Menopause for Dummies Contributor(s): Jones, Marcia L. (Author), Eichenwald, Theresa (Author), Hall, Nancy W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470053437 ISBN-13: 9780470053430 Publisher: For Dummies
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2006 Annotation: Ease symptoms with diet and fitness tips Understand and cope with your body's changes This authoritative and reassuring guide gives you up-to-date information on ways menopause affects your body, your emotions, and your libido. It reveals the latest facts about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as alternative treatments, ways to manage stress, and the effects of the thyroid on menopause. You'll cope with the changes better and better enjoy life! Discover how to Understand the various stages Handle hot flashes Prevent bone loss Evaluate current therapy options Identify perimenopause Make smarter lifestyle choices |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General |
Dewey: 618.175 |
LCCN: 2006934830 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 7.36" W x 9.18" L (1.22 lbs) 384 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Health & Fitness |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopause Although menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add the conflicting "expert" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see many women find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms. Authored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, Menopause For Dummies provides you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications, including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And this no-nonsense guide gives you authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of:
This book has four top ten lists to provide even more ways of navigating the changes you'll experience throughout menopause--exposing common myths about menopause, giving you the scoop on medical tests you might need, kicking around ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate your exercise routine, and tempting you with fabulous healthy foods (because eating healthy doesn't have to be boring). Additionally, the book has a glossary and a list of resources to find more information about menopause, hormones, and related conditions. With Menopause For Dummies in your corner, you'll have a kinder, gentler "change of life." |
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