The Natural Woman's Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Alternative Approach

224 Pages·2003·1.55 MB·English

by  M. Sara Rosenthal

The
Natural
Woman’s
Guide
to
1
Hormone
Replacement
Therapy
An Alternative Approach
M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph. D.
New Page Books
A Division of The Career Press, Inc.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Copyright © 2003 by M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D.
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THE NATURAL WOMAN’S GUIDE TO HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
EDITED BY KATE HENCHES
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Rosenthal, M. Sara.
The natural woman’s guide to hormone replacement therapy : an alternative
approach / by M. Sara Rosenthal.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-56414-681-2 (pbk.)
1. Menopause—Complications—Alternative treatment. 2. Menopause—
Hormone therapy. 3. Naturopathy. I. Title.
RG186.R66 2003
618.1’75061—dc21
2003050981
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Disclaimer
The purpose of this book is to educate. It is sold with the
understanding that the author and publisher shall have neither
liability nor responsibility for any injury caused or alleged to be
caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in
this book. Although every effort has been made to ensure its
accuracy, the book’s contents should not be construed as medi-
cal advice. Each person’s health needs are unique. To obtain
recommendations appropriate to your particular situation,
please consult a qualified healthcare provider. The herbal in-
formation in this book is provided for education purposes only
and is not meant to be used without consulting a qualified
health practitioner who is trained in herbal medicine.
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Acknowledgments
I wish to thank the following people, whose expertise and
dedication helped to lay so much of the groundwork for this
book (listed alphabetically): Gillian Arsenault, M.D., C.C.F.P.,
IB.L.C., F.R.C.P.; Pamela Craig, M.D., F.A.C.S., Ph.D.; Masood
Kahthamee, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; Debra Lander, M.D., F.R.C.P.;
Gary May, M.D., F.R.C.P.; James McSherry, M.B., Ch.B.,
F.C.F.P., FR.C.G.P., F.A.A.F.P., F.A.B.M.P.; Suzanne Pratt,
M.D., FA.C.OG.; Wm. Warren Rudd, M.D., F.R.C.S.,
F.A.C.S., colon and rectal surgeon and founder and director
of The Rudd Clinic For Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
(Toronto); and Robert Volpe, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.P.
I’d also like to extend my sincere gratitude to William Harvey,
Ph.D., L.L.B., former director, University of Toronto Joint
Centre for Bioethics, whose devotion to bioethics has inspired
me, continues to support my work, and makes it possible for
me to have the courage to question and challenge issues in health
care and medical ethics; Irving Rootman, Ph.D., former direc-
tor, University of Toronto Centre for Health Promotion, who
continues to encourage my interest in primary prevention and
health promotion issues; and Helen Lenskyj, Ph.D., professor,
Department of Sociology and Equity Studies, Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education/University of Toronto, and Laura M.
Purdy, Ph.D., Philosopher and Bioethist, Wells College, Ithaca,
who have been central figures in my understanding the com-
plexities of women’s health issues and feminist bioethics.
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Contents
1
Introduction: 11
What To Do About Hormone Replacement Therapy
Chapter 1 Life After Periods 15
How Menopause Became a Disease 16
Natural Menopause 19
Surgical Menopause 28
Long-Term Effects of Estrogen Loss: 30
Postmenopausal Changes
Hormone Replacement Therapy 31
What to Eat 38
How to Move 44
Chapter 2 Your Heart of Hearts 49
Who’s at Risk for Heart Disease? 50
Signs of a Woman’s Heart Attack 65
What to Eat 67
How to Move 79
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Chapter 3 Breast Health 85
Reviewing the Known Risk Factors 85
Genetic Screening 101
Mammography Guidelines at Age 50 104
Prevention Strategies for Breast Cancer 109
What to Eat 116
How to Move 120
Chapter 4 Colon Health 123
Staying Regular 123
Bowel Diseases 128
Screening for Colon Cancer 136
What to Eat 142
How to Move 148
Chapter 5 Bone Health 149
What Is Osteoporosis? 150
Preventing Bone Loss 159
What to Eat 164
How to Move 168
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Chapter 6 Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy 171
What NHRT Contains 171
Phytoestrogens 174
The Estrogen Dominance Theory 175
Appendix A Herbs for Perimenopause 179
Appendix B Herbs for Postmenopause 183
Appendix C Vitamins and Minerals for Fiftysomething 187
Appendix D Herbs and Moves for Below the Belt 193
Appendix E Where to Go for More Information 201
Bibliography 209
Index 215
About the Author 221
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