Living Well Through The Menopause

Author: Myra Hunter
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472144775
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
An essential book to help women to live well through the menopause and to cope effectively with menopausal symptoms, using a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach. Living Well Through the Menopause is based on a wealth of research, including randomised controlled trials of the MENOS intervention with over 1000 women, that has demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach specifically for menopausal symptoms - hot flushes, night sweats and also their impact on daily life. CBT is proven as an effective alternative for women who do not want or are unable to use hormone therapy (HT). Written in an accessible and interactive style, with case examples and quotes, this guide will empower you and, specifically: · Help you to understand and cope with your physical and emotional reactions to the menopause · Clarify your key goals, thoughts and feelings using interactive questions and homework sheets · Enhance your self-care through behaviour change · Help partners and loved ones to support you through the menopause Living Well self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Series Editors: Professor Kate Harvey and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

Menopause Matters

Author: Julia Schlam Edelman
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801893828
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
A guide for improving a woman's physical and mental health from age 35 and on. It covers topics of vital interest to perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: hot flashes, vaginal dryness, poor sleep, memory loss, mood changes, depression, hormone replacement therapy, sleep, diet, exercise, weight control, and healthy sex.

The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Menopause

Author: Sheryl M. Green
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608821129
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description
No woman experiences menopause in exactly the same way. Some may endure hot flashes, irritability, or mood swings, while others experience insomnia, anxiety, or even depression. And while you have probably heard about the benefits and drawbacks of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT), you should also know that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven effective not only in treating the emotional symptoms of menopause, but the physical aspects as well. With this workbook, you will learn exactly what is happening to your body during this transition and create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel better right away. Also included are easy-to-use worksheets and charts so that you can track and manage your symptoms and determine which treatments are working. Whether you are looking for an alternative to HRT, or simply want to supplement your treatment, this workbook is an essential resource for gaining control over your menopause symptoms. This comprehensive program will help you: • Recognize symptoms and create an individualized treatment plan • Manage hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia • Cope with anxiety, depression, and mood swings • Discover natural and alternative therapies • Make diet, lifestyle, and environmental changes

Living Well with Back Pain

Author: Robert B. Winter
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061870579
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
“[A] must read for any person suffering with low-back pain and for those seeking treatment.” — Howard S. An, M.D., the Morton International Endowed Chair, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center “As a spine surgeon with over 35 years of experience... I will definitely recommend it to my patients.” — Mark D. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Professor & Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami “The information is scientifically sound and is written by one of the giants of spinal care, Dr. Robert Winter.” — Dale E. Rowe, MD “[P]rovides comprehensive information regarding the various evidence-based treatment options available...Will guide [patients] into appropriate treatment pathways.” — Thomas G. Lowe, MD, Clinical Professor - Orthopaedics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Woodridge Spine Center, PC “[A] reader-friendly, comprehensive guide that will prove invaluable for persons with back pain.” — Darlene Kvist, M.S., C.N.S., L.N., Director, Nutrional Weight and Wellness, Saint Paul, Minnesota “Very well written....easy to read and covers EVERYTHING. I wish I had had [this book] before my surgery.” — Arlyne Selvestra, back pain patient “[E]xtremely comprehensive, easy to read, and...full of important information and references.” — Patricia Brahm, back pain patient “A must-have resource for anyone who is experiencing back pain or who is considering surgery.” — Lisette Wright, back pain patient “LIVING WELL WITH BACK PAIN is unique in breadth and scope.” — Alfred Messore, MD, Psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Former Program Director, Washington Psychiatric Society “[J]ust what the spine doctor ordered...invaluable.” — Clifford B. Tribus, MD, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation “This is a very comprehensive book about back pain that covers all aspects of treatment...clearly written and easily understandable.” — Leon Root, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery “The authors EMPOWER patients to take charge of their back pain...cutting-edge and easy to follow.” — Alex Vaasen, L. P, Senior Staff and Quality Co-coordinator, Department of Physiotherapy, Leiden Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands “A welcome addition to the body of literature on this important subject.” — Janice T. Sacks, Vice Chair, Scoliosis Association, Inc. “A fireside chat for back pain sufferers, with all the tools a patient needs to conquer back pain...Highly recommended.” — Ronald Moskovich, M.D., F.R.C.S., Associate Chief, Spine Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases “I strongly recommend is to anyone who has back pain, has had back pain, or wants to...avoid back pain.” — William C. Lauerman, MD., Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics

Transformation Through Menopause

Author: Marian Van Eyk Mccain
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
[This] is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. Christiane Northrup, M.D. This volume presents a holistic, theoretical framework for understanding menopause as a major developmental event in women's lives. Rather than an unpleasant phase to be endured or alleviated, Marian Van Eyk McCain views menopause as an empowering experience that women can use for personal growth. Artfully interweaving her research, years of clinical experience, and her personal perceptions of menopause to create an inspiring new vision of the change of life. She goes well beyond a discussion of hormones and hot flashes to uncover the deep emotional and spiritual significance of this time in women's lives. This book is not only about change on a personal or physical level but in society as well. McCain lays out historical and cross-cultural beliefs about menstruation and menopause and the attitudes surrounding them (from taboos to reverence) and points out that in our modern society women most often either try to ignore or make it through this essential period of womanhood in order to compete in a man's world on male terms. In tune with recent feminist thought, the author says there is a new womanpower emerging, which means that it is time for women to honor their natural cycles. There is no other book that combines the insights, inspiration, and wealth of information contained in this work. It is an important book for the alternative-minded baby-boom generation who are seeking new ways to approach middle age.

Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats

Author: Myra Hunter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134639759
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
The menopause is still a taboo topic and a source of uncertainty and embarrassment for many women. In Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith aim to provide women with up to date and balanced information about menopause and a self-help guide to reduce the impact of hot flushes and night sweats in just four weeks. This book sets out an interactive four-week programme using cognitive behavioural therapy, with exercises and worksheets designed to enable women to develop strategies for managing menopausal symptoms. This approach is based on the authors’ research and has been shown to be effective in recent clinical research trials. This guide can help you to: Understand the biological as well as the psychological and cultural influences on menopause Understand and manage hot flushes in social situations Learn to modify triggers and use paced breathing to reduce the impact of hot flushes Reduce stress and improve well-being Develop strategies to help if night sweats disturb your sleep With a companion audio exercise and downloadable resources available online, Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats offers a complete and effective framework to approach menopause with confidence and to manage symptoms without the use of medication. The book is ideal for women approaching or going through the menopause, for women having menopausal symptoms following treatment for breast cancer, for their friends and relatives, and healthcare professionals working with women.

Your Perfectly Pampered Menopause

Author: Colette Bouchez
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 030749361X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
A fun and fabulous health guide for living well at midlife—no prescription required! Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time--but it doesn’t have to be. Your Perfectly Pampered Menopause has the answers that make the difference, with a clear-cut plan that shows you how to look and feel better now than ever before. Culling advice from leading medical experts, award-winning reporter Colette Bouchez dispenses the latest news on everything from hot flashes, insomnia, and dysfunctional bleeding to incontinence, bone health, weight control, and more. She explores the latest buzz on HRT, natural hormones, and the newest prescription drugs, as well as the latest in natural and traditional care for a truly comprehensive guide to midlife health. But she also brings you advice from top beauty and lifestyle experts and clues you in on everything from anti-aging skin and hair care to the hottest news in midlife nutrition (including an anti-hot-flash diet!), divine new relaxation techniques, optimal exercise and dieting secrets, and putting the kick back into your sex life! With this complete guide to taking care of yourself now and in the future you'll discover how midlife can be the best time of your life!

The Menopause Diet Plan

Author: Hillary Wright, M.Ed., RDN
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 0593135679
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Minimize the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause naturally through a sustainable, enjoyable eating plan, physical activity, and other beneficial lifestyle habits “My friends and well-respected colleagues have written The Menopause Diet Plan to help you feel healthier, happier, and more confident during this change in your life.”—Maye Musk, MS, RDN, and author of A Woman Makes a Plan Menopause is uncharted territory for women, and it can be difficult to know how to ease the effects of hormonal changes that can often start in your 40s. With honesty and optimism, The Menopause Diet Plan encourages a positive, fad-free approach to managing your physical and emotional health during perimenopause and menopause. It highlights current scientific knowledge about the best diet and lifestyle choices to manage your weight; keep your heart, brain, and bones healthy; and decrease the risk for cancer and other chronic conditions. It also offers natural strategies to help diminish hot flashes, manage sleep difficulties and mood swings, improve energy, and more. The Menopause Diet Plan takes a unique approach to eating before, during, and after menopause. Registered dietitians Hillary Wright and Elizabeth Ward provide a customizable, plant-based eating plan that is rich in protein, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients, moderate in carbohydrates, and low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Balancing evidence-based advice with real-life circumstances and personal experience, it combines the best of the world's healthiest diets with the latest nutrition research for women in the menopause transition. Recipes such as Peanut Butter Smoothie, Chicken Italiano, and Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Balls make it easier to eat delicious, satisfying foods that nourish your body. With a comprehensive approach to better health, The Menopause Diet Plan helps women take charge of their well-being and live life to the fullest.

Living Well With Hypothyroidism

Author: Mary J. Shomon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book

Author: Susan M. Love
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
With clarity and compassion, Dr. Love helps the 40 million women entering menopause sort through all the choices they face. She explains how to cope with short-term symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, etc.) and addresses such long-term concerns as osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, and endometrial cancer. Dr. Love also discusses: lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress management), alternatives (including herbs and homeopathic remedies), other medications, and the pros and cons of hormone therapy. A new Introduction discusses the controversies raised by the hardcover publication.