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Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

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This is an exceptionally well-researched and well-written book covering the most common medical problems for women, how to prevent them and how to treat them the natural way. I am particularly impressed with the author's broad knowledge of biochemistry, medical conditions and her reliance on hard data from published studies. If you're tired of the side-effects of chemical drugs you'll find plenty of sound advice and alternative therapies backed up by scrupulous research. This is a great stand-alone volume on the subject but it also complements other books on women's medical conditions written from traditional medical viewpoints.

After years of experiencing excruciating periods, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I have been searching for months to find natural alternatives to hormone therapy and another laparascopy. I found it in this book. It contains more information on endometriosis than any other resource I have looked through. It also provides thorough dietary suggestions and nutritional supplements. It offers an alternative to the more extreme therapies.

While I was looking to this book for a specific condition, it also contains a wealth of information on the various ailments that women suffer from, as well as suggestions for women's overall health.

I highly reccommend it to anyone looking to feel better, naturally.

I have read several books on women's health. I was disappointed in this book after reading all these nice reviews, I had higher expectations. I have to say that "Healing Outside the Marigins: The Survivor's Guide to Integrative Cancer Care" by C. Hendricks, "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" by M. Murray and J. Pizzorno, "God's Medicine Is Best (herbs, vitamins and minerals)" by L. Wise or "The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine" by S. Lininger; these books give more practical information than Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and by far turned out to be more helpful.

Excellent resource for alternative woman's health. Well written and easy to read and understand. Very practical and useful information. I am using as a health care resource, but would recommend to anyone interested in natural health.

From what I have read this is going to be a great resource for women's health issues when I am in practice or even just during internship. I would recommend having it for reference.

As a medical professional myself, I must say that this has to be the most well written book,written by someone who knows, another woman. The book is full of easy to read information including sound advice that is backed up by Research, which is very important in my career. When I came across it I could not put it down, after 3 hours while still in the store I finally purchased it and could not wait to get home to continue soaking in all the wonderful information that Dr Hudson had to share. I will definitely be recommending this to my other colleagues and my personal friends. Actually a great idea. What better way to let that person know you REALLY care.

I came across this book while trying to find alternative remedies for my sister's recurrent UTIs.
It is very well written with clear instructions regarding the dosage plan for each topic.
I'm glad to say that my sister didn't take antibiotics after all.
Loads of helpful info nicely presented. Even my mom is convinced to try the menopause plan for her! (And she has refused to do so since the beginning).
Thank you Mrs Hudson for an excellent book for women who want to give the naturopathic approach a try.

i was recommended this book after doing extensive research. very detailed and educational. i am incredibly happy to have purchased the book!

Last year I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts and prescribed BCPs. The BCPs had such awful side effects that I had to quit taking them. I became very frustrated with Western medicine so I began to seek more information. I have a friend whose mother is a GYN and operates multidisciplinary clinic. She recommended this book to me and it has been GREAT. It explains several different approaches to each issue so you can decide for yourself which approach might be best for you, or even try a multi-pronged approach. I made some dietary changes and added some supplements and I have seen many of my symptoms reduced or even vanished! Thankfully, the cysts are normal, cyclical but many of my symptoms have plagued me for YEARS. What a relief to get REAL help for REAL problems. I love that you can use it as a resource just for specific issues, but it's so well-organized and easy to read that I read the whole thing to gain more knowledge and perspective on several women's health issues.