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Botanical Medicine for Women's Health Zusammenfassung

Botanical Medicine for Women's Health Aviva Romm, M.D. (President, American Herbalists Guild Executive Editor, Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, Canton, GA, USA)

Use herbal medicines to treat women at any stage of life! Botanical Medicine for Women's Health, 2nd Edition provides an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to botanical interventions for many different medical conditions. More than 150 natural products are covered, showing their benefits in gynecologic health, fertility and childbearing, and menopausal health. This edition includes new full-color photos of herbal plants along with a discussion of the role of botanicals in healthy aging. Written by Aviva Romm, an experienced herbalist, midwife, and physician, this unique guide is an essential resource for everyday practice of herbal medicine. Winner of the 2010 American Botanical Council's James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award! Current, evidence-based information covers more than 150 botanicals for over 35 different conditions. Case studies provide realistic scenarios and help you apply the content to the real world. Treatment and formula boxes summarize the most important information. Color illustrations and photographs of plants enable you to identify herbs visually as well as by substance make-up. Logical chapter organization begins with the principles of herbal medicine and then covers women's health conditions organized chronologically by lifecycle, from teen and reproductive years to midlife and mature years. Appendices include practical, at-a-glance information on common botanical names, chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and a summary table of herbs for women's health. NEW! Updates reflect the latest research and the most current information. NEW Full-color design and detailed, professional color photos of plants make this a unique, essential resource. NEW! Coverage of the role of botanicals in healthy aging for women features phytoestrogens, Ayurvedic/Chinese herbs, and discussions of health promotion.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: Foundations of Botanical Medicine 1. From CAM to Functional Medicine: Health Care's Evolution 2. History of Herbal Medicines for Women: From Ancient to Modern Prescribing 3. Fundamental Principles of Herbal Medicine 4. Guidelines for Herbal Medicine Use PART II: Every Woman's Health 5. Endocrine Disorders and Adrenal Support 6. Sleep, Mood, and Sexual Function 7. Bone Health 8. Cardiovascular Health PART III: Gynecologic Health 9. Menstrual Wellness and Menstrual Problems 10. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding 11. Breasts, Uterus and Pelvis 12. Vaginal and Sexually Transmitted Infections 13. Common Urinary Tract Problems 14. Breast Cancer Prevention and Supportive Therapies PART IV: Fertility and the Childbearing Cycle 15. Pregnancy and Botanical Medicine Use and Safety 16. Fertility Challenges 17. Pregnancy: First Trimester 18. Pregnancy: Second Trimester 19. Pregnancy: Third Trimester 20. Labor and Birth 21. The Postpartum 22. Breastfeeding and Botanical Medicine PART V: The Empowered Years: Menopausal Health 23. Menopausal Health APPENDICES Appendix I: Common and Botanical Medicine Names Quick Reference Dose Chart Appendix II: Chemical Constituents of Medicinal Plants Appendix III: Summary Table of Herbs for Women's Health

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Botanical Medicine for Women's Health Aviva Romm, M.D. (President, American Herbalists Guild Executive Editor, Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, Canton, GA, USA)
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Elsevier Health Sciences
2017-03-13
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