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This is the only book in English which discusses in detail the passage of menopause entirely from the point of view of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is written to help women understand the theories of Chinese medicine vis-a-vis menopause, & to decide if Chinese medicine may be an option for them to ease the possible physical & emotional discomforts that sometimes attend it. The emphasis is on self-help measures to prevent signs & symptoms, as well as information on how to use professional Chinese medical therapies intelligently. Includes sections on diet, vitamins & minerals, exercise, controlling stress, preventing osteoporosis, alternatives to estrogen replacement therapy, & the socio-psychological implications of the menopausal transition. The writing is clear & easy to understand. An index & suggested reading list are included.Wolfe, Honora L. is the author of 'Menopause a Second Spring : Making a Smooth Transition with Traditional Chinese Medicine - Honora Lee Wolfe - Paperback - 3RD' with ISBN 9780936185477 and ISBN 0936185473.
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