Natural Prescriptions For Women

Presents a self-care collection of non-drug prescriptions for more than one hundred common health problems

Comprehensive source of information for all aspects of health for women. More and more women seek natural remedies to treat health problems, either as an alternative or a complement to conventional health care. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women's Health provides clear and comprehensive information on integrating natural medicine treatments into a healing program for the distinctive health concerns of women. It includes: The healing systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chakra System and the Western Medicine Model, and integrated healing Natural healing methods, such as diet and nutritional supplements, homeopathy, acupuncture, tissue salts and herbal medicine The body's natural rhythms Seasonal inner cleansing and detoxifying Natural medicine strategies for balancing hormones Recommended dietary guidelines for women The menstrual cycle and the menopause Pregnancy and birth, and natural methods of birth control Conditions of the female organs, common female disorders (such as cystitis, thyroid imbalance, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis) and ongoing health issues and aging 60 health conditions, covered in thorough detail. Symptoms are described, likely causes identified, and treatment strategies are prescribed, which may include diet, exercises and yoga, and meditation and visualization. With authoritative information clearly presented, The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women's Health is the definitive source for women looking to integrate natural and conventional medicine.

Natural therapies offer a gentle, drug-free approach to women's health problems, such as PMS, migraines, hot flashes, TMJ, and others. But how can you tell which approach is the best for you? The editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books consulted with experts in thirty different natural therapies, from acupuncture to yoga, to take the mystery out of alternative treatments and explain them in plain English. You'll find out how the Alexander Technique can relieve the health risks of working at a computer, how meditation can improve symptoms of PMS, and how blueberries and ginkgo supplements can reduce spider veins. Discover these natural healing techniques for physical and emotional ailments: Acupressure Acupuncture Alexander technique Aromatherapy Art therapy Biofeedback Breath work Chiropractic Feldenkrais method Hellerwork Herbal medicine Homeopathy Hydrotherapy Imagery and visualization Massage and bodywork Meditation Music therapy Naturopathy Osteopathy Reflexology Therapeutic touch Traditional Chinese medicine Vegetarian diets Yoga Comprehensive and reliable, this indispensable reference tells you how to find a qualified practitioner and what to expect when you visit one for the first time. Plus, inspiring testimonials from women who have been cured by these holistic techniques attest to their incredible restorative powers.

At last, a book on alternative healing that women can trust! New Choices in Natural Healing for Women is the single, reliable source to sort out the alternative options.

Are you unhappy relying on antibiotics for every illness, painkillers for menstrual cramps, and caffeine just to feel “normal”? Are you fed up with an endless cycle of colds, flus, headaches, digestive problems, and fatigue? Do you want to experience freedom from menopausal hormone fluctuations and hot flashes? Natural Choices for Women’s Health explores these issues and many more, offering a groundbreaking resource for women who want to approach health naturally. In this completely accessible guide, Dr. Laurie Steelsmith shows for the first time how women can create a lifetime of optimal well-being by blending the extraordinary benefits of natural medicine from both the Western tradition and ancient Chinese teachings. Outlining a Naturally Healthy Lifestyle that enhances the body’s own health-sustaining abilities, Steelsmith identifies ten crucial components of a woman’s health—the immune system, kidneys, liver, digestive system, heart, hormones, bones, breasts, pelvis, and mental health—and provides dozens of tips to help maintain peak condition. In this resource you will discover: • How to balance your hormones with natural medicine • A list of “Best Breast Foods” and other tips to enhance your breast health • Ancient methods for increasing your libido with Chinese herbal medicine • How exercise can promote the balance of yin and yang in your body • Secrets of the Chinese Five Element system and how your personality type influences every aspect of your health Innovative, authoritative, and truly comprehensive, Natural Choices for Women’s Health is sure to become the standard reference for women who want to attain wellness naturally.