A guide to women's health draws on the latest medical research to answer questions concerning a wide variety of health issues, with sections on how to cope with the problems of aging and a six-step plan for healthy exercise.

Examining the benefits of exercise for women, from osteoporosis prevention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, this book reviews the physiological fitness differences between men and women. It also helps women to tailor an exercise programme to their stage in life: adolescence, pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and ageing.

An accessible, fully illustrated companion to women's wellness and well-being at every stage of life-- from the leading organization of women health providers, the American Women's Health Association. Unlike other books, which focus on illness, disease therapies, and medical treatments, this book emphasizes ways to help women of all ages stay healthy using prevention, screening, and early detection. It also presents a complete picture of women's health, including advice on: * Eating for wellness * Mental health issues * Communicating well with your doctor * Healthy sexuality and family planning * Overcoming substance abuse Did you know that... * Heart disease is the number-one killer of women? Learn how you can lower your risk. * You may be at risk for depression-- because you are a woman? Find out what genetic or lifestyle factors can trigger this disease, and ways to cope. * A woman's chances of surviving breast cancer are very high-- up to 97 percent-- when it is caught before it has spread to other parts of the body? Learn self-examinations and the latest recommendations for gynecological exams and mammograms. * More than 10,000 women-- from every walk of life-- are diagnosed annually with HIV? Make sure you know how to eliminate your risk of AIDS and HIV, and find out if you fall into one of the eight categories of women who should get an HIV test. * Smoking just one to four cigarettes a day doubles your risk of heart attack? Discover the latest approaches to stopping smoking. Fully illustrated and featuring many charts and helpful "wellness tips" and "wellness warnings," The Women's Complete Wellness Book is much more than a reference book-- it is a guide for healthy living through all the stages of a woman's life. Learn from AMWA's years of experience and position on the cutting edge of the newest medical research.

Covers bias in the medical community, selection of health care providers, anatomy, menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy, mental health, fitness, nutrition, and common diseases

A Guide to Women’s Health, Second Edition is a practical and multidisciplinary text that enables students and clinicians to identify and treat conditions quickly and effectively. A concise and easy-to-use quick reference, it offers evidence-based information on conventional, complementary, and alternative care choices for a wide-range of conditions affecting women. Topics include epidemiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic and management considerations, self-care, and wellness. Completely updated and revised to reflect current research findings and diagnostic approaches, the Second Edition explores the impact of culture, spirituality, and intimate partner violence on women’s health. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Integrating alternative medicine, self-care remedies and mind-body healing techniques with conventional medical treatment, as well as spelling out preventive strategies every woman should follow, this medical guide provides practical advice, recommendations and remedies from leading health professionals.