Hormones or Natural Alternatives? Exploring All Your Options at Menopause [Paperback]

Jan Clark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

Few areas of women's health stir up as much confusion and debate as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is normally started when the first symptoms of menopause appear. But HRT isn't the only solution. Many complementary therapies and lifestyle changes can prevent and relieve symptoms. Menopause: Natural Alternatives to HRT provides all the information you need to evaluate whether you opt for HRT or would benefit from natural solutions or a combination of the two. This very timely book gives women the details and the power to make informed decisions about their body and their health. Chapter one defines the "what, when and how" of menopause, while chapter two offers a questionnaire to assist the reader in determining which types of treatments might be best for her based upon her symptoms, lifestyle and emotions. The remaining chapters in the book offer a variety of treatment alternatives. Included are such treatments as acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, herbs, homeopathy, reflexology, as well as stress management techniques such as massage, yoga, pilates, and meditation. Two entire chapters are devoted to diet and exercise and the important roles these play in maintaining your health and relieving symptoms. Written by the founder of the Hysterectomy Support Network, Jan Clark gives a thorough review of the natural alternative choices available to the women who don't wish to use hormone replacement therapy during the menopausal years.

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About the Author

Jan Clark has worked as a counselor for more than 20 years and is the founder of the Hysterectomy Support Network where she constantly deals with questions regarding HRT.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589231066
• ISBN-13: 978-1589231061
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,059,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At long last! A readable book on HRT and its alternatives, July 2, 2003

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This review is from: Hormones or Natural Alternatives? Exploring All Your Options at Menopause (Paperback)

A friend sent me a copy of this book from the USA. It really made me think about HRT.
The author has set it out so clearly,with personal examples and lots of bite-sized information. I really liked this, as so many books have too much info in long paragraphs. She asks the reader to consider if she's at risk of certain conditions e.g osteoporosis,whereas lots of books and magazines seem to say all of us women are going to become osteoporotic. As well, there's valuable info about HRT and diabetes, bowel cancer,breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease.(I was amazed to read the research about the latter)
The alternatives part was very revealing, I had no idea menopausal symptoms could be helped by herbal remedies and acupuncture.
It's informative, practical, and accessible. It really helped me make a decision about whether or not to try HRT.
Must mention the layout and photos - they are fabulous!