The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness staff recommends the following books to help you in your goal of obtaining and maintaining optimal health.
Review: Dr. Doris Rapp shares her vast knowledge of allergic disorders in children and adults. She outlines specific problems that are frequently ignored or even misdiagnosed, such as hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, aggression, depression, and even poor academic performance. She then explains how inhalant allergies, food allergies, and chemical sensitivities are oftentimes the underlying cause of so many of these conditions. Included are numerous "self-tests" for parents, to help them identify cause-and-effect relationships within their own children.
Review: This book is a landmark for physicians and patients alike. Hypothyroidism, literally the unsuspected illness, is finally recognized and explained in clear and understandable language. Chapters cover the multitude of symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, weight difficulty, recurrent and chronic infections, menstrual irregularities, and skin disorders to name just a few. Also discussed is the role thyroid plays in the human growth and maturation process and even how thyroid can affect the body's emotional state. This is a "must-read" for everyone.
Review: Listening to Your Hormones is a very thorough guide on the hormonal changes that occur in women beginning at puberty and on through menopause. The author, Gillian Ford, explains the many problems associated with premenstrual syndrome, birth control pills, postpartum depression, perimenopause and menopause, hysterectomies, breast cancer, chronic fatigue, even multiple chemical sensitivities and how they relate to the hormone fluctuations in a womanÕs body during the different stages of life. Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D., comments, "I encourage women of all ages to read Listening to Your Hormones. Then pass it on to your physicians, your daughters, and your friends. It may save you many dollars in fruitless therapies which are not directed to the underlying hormonal needs, and it certainly will help you find innovative ways of improving your quality of life." This book is plainly one of the most informative books in the world of natural hormones, offering a multitude of opinions and expertise from the outstanding natural hormone physicians in the country and "real-life" testimonies from various women. The knowledge you will gain from this one book will empower you to take control of your health. You will then be able to apply this knowledge to your life and your unique symptoms.
Review: Dr. Lee relates the hormone balance, or rather imbalance, to osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, premenstrual syndrome, pelvic disorders, and other common health problems among women over 40 years of age. Included is an overabundance of unknown facts regarding the dangers of counterfeit hormones such as Premarin, Provera, and other hormone replacement drugs. This information can be life-changing for the women who have been placed on these products. Hormone replacement therapy is growing and improving so rapidly; it is essential to continue learning, reading and following the most up-to-date research. Written in 1996, this book has already fallen somewhat behind the times. Dr. Lee is an authority on the use of natural progesterone cream, however, it has now been shown that micronized progesterone in capsule form is much more effective. This book offers a better understanding of hormone balance versus hormone imbalance and the dangers of "estrogen dominance", a phrase originally coined by Dr. Lee. However, it is very important to beware of his negative attitude towards estrogen replacement. He has since written a more current book for premenopausal women in which he talks more freely and positively about the conservative use of estrogen replacement.
Review: Once again, Dr. Lee discusses the importance of natural progesterone replacement; but he is now focusing on women between thirty and fifty years of age. Women who are experiencing puzzling mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, breast tenderness, memory loss, migraine headaches, irregular menstrual cycles, cold hands and cold feet or any variation of these symptoms are dealing with the phenomenon - premenopause. These same women are being offered multitudes of antidepressants, counterfeit hormones or even surgery as their solution. However, none of those treatments address the "simple" underlying problem of hormone imbalance, specifically a drop in progesterone levels. Dr. Lee provides information on the safest and most effective treatments.
Review: The decision to have or not to have a hysterectomy is one that will dramatically affect the rest of your life. For those who are facing such a decision, this book will be an influential factor. She explains that almost ninety percent of the hysterectomies performed in the United States may be unnecessary and for those that are necessary, she discusses the leading surgical procedures. Also expressed are the frustrations in dealing with uncaring professionals and the consequential suffering and emotional trauma harming multitudes of women and their families.
Review: "A comprehensive guide to preventing, preparing for, and maximizing health after hysterectomy - with essential information on menopause." Dr. Cutler explains the actual mechanics of a hysterectomy along with the risks involved and alternatives available. It will help women who have had a hysterectomy understand the hormonal changes that occur and how to correct or deal with them. This book is not entirely focused on natural hormones, but it does allow you to gain an understanding of what a hysterectomy is, why it is done, and what hormonal therapy should be done afterwards.
Review: Male menopause, also termed andropause, is a series of
chemical and physiological changes that occur in males between forty and
fifty-five years of age. The author, Jed Diamond, explains male
menopause and the health problems frequently connected with this
condition along with the latest developments in hormone replacement
therapy for men. Symptoms of male menopause include a weakened immune
system, poor injury/illness recovery, decreased physical endurance,
increased fat content, memory loss, irritability, anxiety, depressed
moods, loss of self-confidence and sense of well being, indecisiveness
and passivity, as well as decreased romantic inclinations.
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