Naturopathy

Naturopathy uses a range of natural approaches, including diet and herbs, and encourages exposure to sun and fresh air to maximise the body's natural responses.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Menopause
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Menopause, also known as 'the change of life', is the final menstrual (monthly) period in a woman's life. Symptoms of menopause include no bleeding (period) for twelve months. Other symptoms may include hot flushes or night sweats, aches and pains, crawling or itching sensations on the skin, forgetfulness, irritability and reduced sex drive (libido). The decrease in female hormones may lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Symptoms may be managed with lifestyle changes, hormone therapy and natural therapies.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Naturopathy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Naturopathy uses treatments like nutrition, dietetics, herbal medicine, homoeopathy and massage to help the body heal itself. Disorders commonly treated by naturopaths include fatigue, digestive complaints, mood disorders and depression, allergy and sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, fertility problems, premenstrual tension and menopause.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Considering your options
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Lifestyle issues, exercise, diet and an emphasis on prevention of disease is vital at this stage of life. The benefits of hormone therapy - HT (also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT) for menopause symptoms is well established.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Naturopathy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Naturopathy is a system of healing that aims to provide holistic or whole body healthcare by drawing on treatment methods from several traditional systems of medicine.
Date:   Nov 2002
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