Marcia L. Jones, Theresa Eichenwald, Nancy W. Hall

Menopause For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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 Dummiesprovides 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: * How to identify pre-menopause (perimenopause) and what it means * The stages of menopause * How menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido * The latest facts about hormone replacement therapy * The pros and cons of various alternative treatments * The best ways of handling hot flashes * Easing symptoms with diet and exercise * Preventing bone loss * Helpful lifestyle changes 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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. April 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118068113
• Artikelnr.: 38235195

Autorenporträt

Marcia L. Jones was a freelance writer for more than 20 years. Theresa Eichenwald, M.D., is an internist with experience in caring for menopausal women. Nancy W. Hall has written extensively on health, pregnancy, and child development for over 18 years.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.

Part I: The Main Facts about Menopause.

Chapter 1: Mapping Out Menopause.

Chapter 2: Talking Biology and Psychology: Your Mind and Body onMenopause.

Chapter 3: Fooling Mother Nature: Early Menopause.

Chapter 4: Getting In Sync with the Symptoms.

Part II: The Effects of Menopause on Your Body andMind.

Chapter 5: The Business of Your Bones.

Chapter 6: Getting a Handle on Heart Health.

Chapter 7: Dealing with Vaginal and Urinary Changes.

Chapter 8: Examining Your Skin and Hair on Menopause.

Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Sex Life Through Menopause.

Chapter 10: Mental and Emotional Issues.

Part III: Treating the Effects.

Chapter 11: The Basics of Hormone Therapy.

Chapter 12: Understanding Hormone Therapy and Your Heart.

Chapter 13: Checking Out Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer.

Chapter 14: Reviewing Reproductive Cancers and HormoneTherapy.

Chapter 15: Considering Hormone Therapy and Other HealthConditions.

Chapter 16: Making the Decision about Hormone Therapy.

Chapter 17: Taking an Alternative Route: Non-HormoneTherapies.

Part IV: Lifestyle Issues for Menopause and Beyond.

Chapter 18: Eating for the Change.

Chapter 19: Focusing on Fitness.

Chapter 20: Enjoying a New Lease on Life.

Part V: The Parts of Ten.

Chapter 21: Ten Menopause Myths Exposed.

Chapter 22: Ten Medical Tests for Menopausal Women.

Chapter 23: Ten Terrific Fitness Programs for MenopausalWomen.

Chapter 24: Ten Powerhouse Foods for Menopausal Women.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Glossary.

Appendix B: Resources.

Index.