Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners by Katherine Berry and Natalie Chandra Saunders

Description

The first of its kind, this book provides a comprehensive guide to menopause and the years that follow, bringing together modern biomedical research and ancient wisdom to provide practitioners with an integrated approach to treatment.

The text is largely based on the teachings of renowned and highly-experienced traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine practitioners (TCEAM), including Suzanne Cochrane, Brian Grosam, Honora Lee Wolfe, Giovanni Maciocia, Rebecca Avern, Peter Deadman, Anastacïa White, Julian Scott, and Bob Flaws.

It includes information provided by experts in related fields, such as Professor Bruce Robinson M.D. and naturopathic nutritionist Susan Kath. We discuss the physiology of menopause from both eastern and western perspectives, pattern differentiation and treatment frameworks for some of the most common menopausal symptoms, and in-depth lifestyle and self care advice. We also cover a variety of conditions that frequently affect women following menopause.

Reviews

‘‘This textbook is an ‘encyclopaedia’ of everything we need to know about menopause. It demonstrates the immense value of Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine (TCEAM) for menopausal health and includes diagnosis, treatment and self-care. It is a comprehensive book that will fully equip every practitioner to treat. It is likely to become a classic.’’ Angela Hicks, United Kingdom

‘‘The textbook practitioners of Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine (TCEAM) have been waiting for – a comprehensive, evidence-based guide on treating menopause. With not only chapters that give detailed information for western medical background, TCEAM perspectives and practical clinical applications for diagnosis and treatment, but also information on diet, self-care, and a menopause “toolkit”. TCEAM has a valuable contribution to make in women’s health care and this text allows practitioners the opportunity to be fully informed and offer treatment with confidence.’’ Debra Betts, New Zealand

Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Preface
1.2. Introduction: Your Role as a Clinician
1.3. Definitions and Terminology
2. The Biology of Menopause
2.1. Female Anatomy and Physiology
2.2. Female Reproductive Hormones
2.3. Menopausal Hormone Therapy
2.4. Genetics and Epigenetics
2.5. Medical and Surgical Menopause
2.6. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
2.7 Breast Health
3. Menopause in Chinese and East Asian Medicine
3.1. Traditional Chinese and East Asian Medicine Perspectives
3.2. Jing (Essence) and Menopause
3.3. The Gates of Life
3.4. Body Type
3.5. Complexion, Skin, and Hair
3.6. Five Elements, Five Phases
4. Symptoms and Treatment
4.1. Vasomotor Symptoms
4.2. Mood Disorders
4.3. Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
4.4. Urogenital Symptoms
4.5. Uterine Bleeding
4.6. Libido and Sexual Dysfunction
4.7. Musculoskeletal Pain
4.8. Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, and Hyperkyphosis
4.9. Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease
4.10. Cognitive Decline
5. Lifestyle
5.1. Metabolism, Weight Management, and Exercise
5.2. Stress, Trauma, and Stress Resistance
5.3. Sleep, Energy, and Fatigue
5.4. Sexual Activity
5.5. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
6. Diet and Nutrition
6.1. Factors Influencing Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination
6.2. Vitamins, Minerals, and Micronutrients
6.3. Diet, Lifestyle, and Disease Prevention
6.4. Herbs and Botanicals
7. Self-Care
7.1. Yang Sheng: The Ancient Art of Self-Care
7.2. Tea and Infusions
7.3. Foot Soaks
8. Appendices

419pp