Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine [Paperback]

Kathleen Albertson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2009

Effective health care for women is crucial. Women have suffered for years as Western medicine suggests drugs or surgeries to ease symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers natural resolution and has successfully treated gynecological diseases, infertility, a variety of illnesses and health problems facing women for over 5,000 years.

This book explores the potential value of TCM so that women can consider their treatment options. It also clarifies and broadens their knowledge of how TCM works and resolves gynecological, reproductive and menopausal disorders naturally and completely. This book also addresses:
* Amenorrhea
* Irregular or painful menstruation
* Polycystic ovary syndrome
* Pregnancy - related problems
* Perimenopause
* Insomnia
* Heart Disease
* PMS
* Infertility
* Menopause
* Incontinence
* Vaginal itching
* Headaches
* And more

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Women's Health examines nutritional and lifestyle tips to help you make better, more informed health choices, while correlating emotional health, such as stress, overwork, exhaustion and depression with physical health.

The goal of this book is to empower women so they become aware of the many successful treatment outcomes achieved by TCM and understand its potential benefits. Doing so would decrease the discouragement and despair felt by many women who cope with chronic health problems every day. Despite evidence of its effectiveness, women do not usually consider TCM as a treatment alternative until after receiving failed Western treatment. TCM and Western protocols can be used, and are used, concurrently.

It is a woman's right to consider TCM as a primary part of her health care. Its use can help many women - and men - overcome many health disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Vervante (November 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1616236515
• ISBN-13: 978-1616236519
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,920,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!, December 21, 2009

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Leah Giuliano - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine (Paperback)

This book was FULL of amazing information! A great resource for someone who doesn't know much about chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, but also really informative for those who have dabbled and are well-versed in holistic care. It was an easy read, not overwhelming despite the breadth of information. There are clear diagrams and the context is so interesting and easy to understand. Although I feel fairly knowledgeable on the subject, Kathleen's book dispelled a lot of myths I have heard and questioned on acupunture and chinese medicine.

As a women, this book was invaluable. I bought copies for all of the women in my life!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information!, December 18, 2009

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Carly G. (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine (Paperback)

This book cleared up many misconceptions I had regarding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and explained all of the concepts in a very understandable way. I was amazed to read about all of the various conditions, illnesses and diseases that TCM can treat. The information on gynecological issues and infertility alone is worth the price of the book! I think that any woman struggling with infertility (or any unresolved or baffling condition, for that matter) will find this book and Dr. Albertson a Godsend! Her years of experience and vast expertise in this field make her an extremely valuable resource to anyone lucky enough to live near her Irvine, California practice. For those that don't live near her office, I highly recommend this book to you; I know it will be the missing link to your good health that you have been looking for.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent west vs east medical care for women, December 16, 2009

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MotherLodeBeth "MotherLodeBeth" (Sierras of California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine (Paperback)

What I like about the book is it is very informative beginning on page 7 where the author writes about how treatment protocols differ between the east and west. And how eastern medicine is more hands on, observe more and actually listens well to the client. Also like how on page 9 she challenges the reader to become a Pro Active Patient. Her information on Acupuncture is one of the best I have ever read.

Chapter 17 which is about the history of TCM or traditional Chinese medicine is interesting just for the historical aspects alone. And her glossary is excellent as well. She covers so many issues of interest to all women, from menses to post menopause.