Menopause Without Medicine: The Trusted Women's Resource with the Latest Information on Hrt, Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Natural Estrogens

by Linda Ojeda

Book Overview

This book is needed more than ever. The National Institute of Health interrupted their huge HRT (hormone replacement therapy) study in July 2002 after they found that Prempro, a combination of estrogen and progestin, had detrimental health effects which include an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This new edition examines the latest information about HRT and the safer alternatives. It completely validates the author's long-held...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897934059
• ISBN13: 9780897934053
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Hunter House Publishers
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Presenting need-to-know health information in plain terms

Now in a revised, expanded, and updated fifth edition Menopause Without Medicine is a health and wellness women's resource. Featuring the latest cutting edge scientific information on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Breast Cancer, Heart Disease and Natural Estrogens, as well as basic information and advice concerning the changes in one's body brought about with the onset of menopause, sexual changes, how to alleviate fatigue, weight control guidelines (including why most diets don't work) how to make long-lasting health changes without depriving one's body of nutrients, and much more. A superb resource, presenting need-to-know health information in plain and simple terms.

A natural survival guide for perimenopause and menopause.

As the founder and host of HotFlash! the perimenopause and menopause web site and online support group, I have read literally dozens of books about perimenopause and menopause. Linda Ojeda's book Menopause Without Medicine stands out for its natural holistic approach to both perimenopause and menopause. This book empowers women to take care of their health. I often recommend this wonderful book to my support group memebers. Ms. Ojeda has done an extensive job in outlining effective and healthy strategies to combat the potentially life altering effects of perimenopause/menopause. Her book is easy to read and understand and comes complete with excellent resources. She covers everything from sleep troubles to how to get control PMS. This book is a tremendous resource for any woman who wants to feel and look better.