SCIE242 -A | Women's Health

Beginning with a discussion of sexual reproduction at the molecular and cellular level, this volume of the Encyclopedia of the Human Body discusses the reproductive organs, hormones, conception through childbirth and development after birth including puberty. The history of research on the reproductive system is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas are also explored. Reproductive system diseases and disorders, symptoms and treatments are discussed, including infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS, complications with pregnancy, and genetic diseases such as Huntington's disease. This reference concludes with a discussion of ethics, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including Web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions. The Encyclopedia of the Human Body provides a complete, comprehensive reference source for students interested in the human body. Each book in this ten-volume set introduces and describes a specific body system, including the parts and function of each system, the history of discovery, related diseases and treatments, as well as future advances in research. Detailed illustrations and diagrams, including an eight-page color insert, provide a visual reference for written material.

When it was first published in 1994, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom quickly became an international bestseller, and it has remained the veritable bible of women's health.  Now, in this revised and updated edition, world-renowned and much-beloved women's health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup shares with us the latest developments and advances that will maximize our potential for living well in our bodies today. Inside you will discover   * new material on sexuality--and how to have a more fulfilling sex life * the spiritual and scientific principles behind healing from terminal illnesses, and how you can utilize these principles for your own health and the health of others * vital information about how to truly dissolve PMS and ease menstrual cramps * extraordinary facts on Vitamin D--and why it is crucial for breast, cardiovascular, and immune system health * the importance of the preconception diet and how to greatly decrease your risk of birth defects * how to birth naturally, despite the current induction and C-section epidemic * all you need to know about thyroid function, including proper blood tests * life-saving facts about cellular inflammation--the root cause of all chronic degenerative diseases--and how to prevent this condition * the essentials on the "fountain of youth molecule"--and how to enhance your levels of it for vibrant health   Living a healthy life in a woman's body can be downright fun--even ecstatic! And that's good news for everyone--women, men, and their children.