Chinese Medical Gynaecology: a self-help guide to women's health

Opis książki

Many of the issues that relate to women's health, from period pain to infertility, can be self-treated with Chinese medicine approaches, and this clear and practical guide explains how to assess symptoms and choose the most effective form of treatment.

Taking a holistic view which includes the traditional Chinese approach that food is medicine, appropriate recipes are included along with other tratment suggestions. The author provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine and clear and simple explanation of the principles of its theoretical basis, thus providing a context for understanding symptoms from a Chinese perspective and treatments that can be undertaken at home.

Written for women interested in taking a more active role in their own health and wellbeing, the book covers health issues of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and post-partum, menopause, fertility and fibrocystic breast disease amongst others.

O autorze

Eddie Dowd has been practising Chinese medicine for over 15 years and continues to work in clinical practice. Eddie lives in Ireland.

Spis treści

1. Introduction
2. Aetiology and Pathology in Chinese Medicine
3. The Five Vital Substances of Chinese Medicine
4. Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine
5. Channel (Meridian) Theory
6. Endometriosis
7. Fibroids
8. Infertility
9. Period Pain
10. Pelvic Pain
11. Pelvic Pain in Pragnancy
12. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
13. Permenstrual Syndrome
14. Menopause
15. Assisted Reproductive Technology
16. Appendix A: Energetic Qualities of Common Foods
17. Appendix B: Therapeutic Actions of Vitamins and Minerals
18. Appendix C: Cooking Methods
19. Glossary of Terms
20. Index