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Table of Contents for
MenopauseBack to the Book Contents
Preface
Section I: Current Views of Menopause
1. Is Estrogen Replacement Therapy Necessary?
The Female Hormonal System
What Causes Menopause?
The Current View of Menopause: "Feminine" Forever?
The Evolution of Estrogen Replacement Therapy
The Benefits of HRT
The Risks of HRT
Types of HRT
Menopause as a Social Construct
The Doctor-Patient Relationship
Section II: The Natural Approach to Menopause Symptoms
2. Hot Flashes
The Role of the Hypothalamus and Endorphins
The Natural Approach to Hot Flashes
Final Comments
3. Atrophic Vaginitis
The Natural Approach to Atrophic Vaginitis
Final Recommendations
4. Bladder Infections
Chronic interstitial Cystitis
The Natural Approach to Bladder Infections
Final Comments
5. Cold Hands and Feet
Hypothyroidism
Low lron Levels
Poor Circulation
Final Comnents
6. Forgetfulness, Mental Distractedness, and Depression
Could Hypoglycemia Be a Factor?
Nutrition, Blood Flow, and the Brain
Depression
7. Maintenance of Healthy Bones
Calcium Metabolism and Hormonal Factors in Osteoporosis
Dietary Considerations in Bone Health
Nutritional Supplementation for Bone Health
The Importance of Lifestyle
8. Prevention of Breast Cancer
Diet in the Prevention of Breast Cancer
Pesticides and Breast Cancer
Final Comments
9. Relief of Osteoarthritis
Aspirin and Other NSAIDs for Arthritis
Dietary Recommendations for Osteoarthritis
Glucosamine Sulfate
Physical Therapy Modalities
10. Prevention of Heart Disease
Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
Dietary Factors in Lowering Cholesterol
Lifestyle Factors in Lowering Cholesterol
The Reversal of Heart Disease
Inositol Hexaniacinate
Section III: Beyond Menopause
11. Dietary Guidelines
The Government and Nutrition Education
The Design of a Healthful Diet
The Diets of the Healthy Exchange System
List 1: Vegetables
List 2: Fruits
List 3: Breads, Cereals, and Starchy Vegetables
List 4: Legumes
List 5: Fats and Oils
List 6: Milk
List 7: Meats, Fish, Cheese, and Eggs
Menu Planning
Final Comments
12. Nutritional Supplementation
Who Takes Vitamins?
The Need for Nutritional Supplementation
Is the RDA Enough?
Guidelines for Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
Final Comments
13. Design of an Exercise Program
Physical genefits of Exercise
Psychological and Social Benefits of Exercise
How to Start an Exercise Program
Final Comments
References
Index
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