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OverviewFor years, women thought they had only two choices for menopause: avoid taking synthetic hormones altogether and suffer the occasionally debilitating effects of menopause, ranging from bone loss to sleeplessness, or accept a prescription for Premarin and Provera and with it an increased risk of some cancers. But, at this groundbreaking book proves, there is a better, safer, more effective way. In Natural Woman, Natural Menopause, Marcus Laux, N.D., a leading expert on natural medicine, and Christine Conrad, a patient herself who experienced the unpleasant side effects of synthetic hormones, cut through the confusion and misinformation and show women that: They can take natural, plant-derived hormones, which match their own hormones exactly, without any known side effects or cancer risks Bio-identical plant-derived hormones are widely available in this country, are prescribed by doctors, and can be taken in pill form or as a cream More and more pharmaceutical companies are manufacturing bio-identical plant-derived hormones They can look and feel better than ever before Accessible as well as authoritative, Natural Woman, Natural Menopause features the stories of other women who, like Christine Conrad, found that they didn't have to accept less than a completely safe alternative. More important, in Natural Woman, Natural Menopause Marcus Laux and Christine Conrad offer readers their complete plan for long-lasting health and renewed vitality. Following their ""Natural Woman Plan,"" which features the right combination of plant-derived hormones, nutritional supplements, a plant-rich diet, and an exercise program to eliminate and even reverse the effects of bone loss, women will find that not only will they be more energetic and radiant than they thought possible but they will be adding years of good health to their lives. Whether you are currently undergoing hormone replacement therapy and can't imagine giving it up or you are in the process of considering your alternatives, Natural Woman, Natural Menopause is a book that no woman nearing or experiencing menopause should be without. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marcus Laux , Christine ConradPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.50cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9780060928940ISBN 10: 0060928948 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 February 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn excellent, important, groundbreaking book. Natural Woman, Natural Menopause is the first book to really tell women the whole truth about natural, safe ways of dealing with menopause. -- Jean Carper, Author Of Miracle Cures Author InformationMarcus Laux, N.D, lectures throughout the United States and internationally to professionals and the public on natural medicine. He is a visiting professor and staff physician at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |