Chinese Medical Gynaecology: A Self-Help Guide to Women’s Health

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By Eddie Dowd
Trade paperback book
ISBN 9781848193826

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 treatment suggestions. The author provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine and a 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.