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Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth is a concise, highly illustrated and practical guide in using acupuncture to treat women throughout their pregnancy and labour. Drawing on an unparalleled wealth of experience as a midwife and an acupuncturist, the author has produced a book accessible to both acupuncture students and practitioners. It covers physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth, illuminating links between western knowledge and acupuncture approaches and suggesting points and point combinations for particular stages and actions during pregnancy and labour. Many practitioners who feel they lack a full understanding of pregnancy and fear harming the baby are reluctant to treat pregnant women. This book provides the practical advice and instruction required to bridge that gap in knowledge and give practitioners the confidence they need. (For this item please quote stock ID 14087) ISBN: 9780443061387

This comprehensive volume provides dozens of specific herbal remedies and other natural therapies for women facing the health issues that arise in premenopause, menopause, and post menopause. The Herbal Menopause Book offers natural treatments for Cardiovascular Risk, Depression, Dysmenorhhea and Pain Related to the Menstrual Cycle, Fibroids, Hot Flashes and Night Sweats, Irregular Cycles, Osteoporosis, Changing Appearance of Skin and Hair, Vaginal Thinning and Dryness, Pre- and Post-menopausal Methods for Getting Off Hormone Replacement Therapy. (For this item please quote stock ID 19687) ISBN: 9780895947994

This practical manual draws on the teachings of Queen Tae Jin in 12th-century B.C. China. Women in China, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea still follow these rules of pregnancy to benefit the physical health, emotional stability, and spiritual nature of their child while in the womb. This handbook brings together the author's own experiences as a parent in Korea as well as over 20 years of reflection on the various ways of bearing healthy children in Asian societies. The book is divided into three main sections: >Preparing Your Seed >Cultivating Your Flower, & >Harvesting Your Fruit. Topics covered include: >exercise & diet >midwifery >after-birth care >cultivation of mind & heart through submerging oneself in coming motherhood, poetry, & the classics. The Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health has said that Queen Jin's Handbook of Pregnancy could do a lot to spiritualise particularly the North American way of birth, but birthing in the West generally. (For this item please quote stock ID 20075) ISBN: 9781556434051

Book 15 in the 'Healthy Life' Series (For this item please quote stock ID 20718) ISBN: 9789573245162

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of treating gynecological and obstetric disorders with acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. And it has accumulated many useful methods. The disorders are described in this book in the form of case reports and many have detailed descriptions of: chief complaints, symptoms and signs, differentiation, and therapeutic effects. Furthermore, some useful traditional theories are contained under ?Comments and Summaries?. (For this item please quote stock ID 8125) ISBN: 9787530417416

According to this reference from a leading authority who has worked with more than 7,000 couples, women who have experienced difficulty conceiving or multiple miscarriages may be suffering from treatable dysfunctions of their immune systems. Providing details that are both technical and accessible, this book explains how chemical therapy can temporarily regulate immune responses that might otherwise unleash natural killer cells. Sections cover the most common and adverse immune problems, including tissue compatibility, blood clotting defects, and antibodies that fight sperm, fetal cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters, and also outline clinical protocol for comprehensive immune testing. The discussion incorporates the author's own dramatic account of his clinical breakthroughs, the rejection of his ideas by mainstream medical practitioners, and his research showing that failed in vitro fertilization (IVF), infertility, and repeated miscarriages are often the result of abnormal immune reactions.
About the Author
Dr. Alan Beer is a world-renowned physician and scientist who has spent much of his academic life analysing the relationship between the immune system and reproductive health. In recent years, he has dedicated himself to helping couples with infertility, IVF or implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. He joined the Chicago Medical School in 1987 as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology. Here he established the School's Reproductive Immunology Clinic and specialized in treating couples that had repeatedly failed with conventional approaches. In the majority of cases, he made it possible for them to have babies. In 1988, he extended his care to those undergoing assisted reproduction and treated a couple who had failed to carry to term after 20 IVF attempts. Within a year, the woman had delivered healthy twins. From then on he saw every IVF couple no matter how difficult their case, "as long as there was hope." In 2003, Dr. Beer established The Alan E. Beer Centre for Reproductive Immunology and Genetics for the evaluation and treatment of couples with immune-related problems, and in 2005, he opened his own specialist testing laboratory facility in Los Gatos, California. (For this item please quote stock ID 31064) ISBN: 9780978507800

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Midwives in all the developed countries are also taking increased professional responsibility for the management of all aspects of labour including pain control. Alternative methods of pain relief by midwives are being used increasingly, and will continue to be while the use of drugs such as pethidine for controlling labour pain is no longer routine. No book has existed till now which looks at the subject in the light of these changes from the midwife's point of view. Existing titles are very medical and pharmacological in approach. This book looks at all aspects of pain relief in labour, covering the physiological processes involved in the perception of pain and relates them to the physiological process of labour. Management of pain in labour is dealt with from the midwife's point of view and particular emphasis is given to non-pharmacological methods of pain control, including complementary therapies. Pharmacological methods of pain control are also included. Features: >Examines pain management in labour from the point of view of the modern professional midwife >Includes coverage of the physiological processes of pain & relates them to the physiological process of labour & the practical aspects of pain management in labour >At the right level for today's more academic courses (including post-basic diploma students), & for the midwife as an independent professional >Illustrated with clear line drawings to supplement & clarify the text >Written by an experienced clinical midwife & midwifery teacher with 14 years of previous clinical experience in both hospital & the community (For this item please quote stock ID 15695) ISBN: 9780443050268

This book covers the most common areas of concern in women's health. It provides a truly integrative approach, showing when, how, and for whom complementary/integrative therapies can benefit women in continuity with their regular medical care. This is an evidence-based, clinically-oriented book that presents the background and range of complementary and alternative therapies related to common medical conditions and functional complaints and disorders. It summarises and analyses scientific studies on the safety and efficacy of these therapies for various women's health conditions. Each chapter includes a description of commonly used treatments, discussions of safety issues (including adverse effects and drug interactions), a comprehensive summary and methodological assessment of clinical trials on the subject (with animal and in vitro data included as appropriate), and advice on counseling patients. Contents: Section I: Introduction >1. Communicating with Patients about Complementary & Integrative Medicine >2. Weight Loss Products Section II: Reproductive Biology >3. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) >4. Menstrual Cramps >5. Endometriosis >6. Menopause >7. Integrative Strategies During Pregnancy >8. Lactation, Breastfeeding & the Post-Partum Period Section III: Nervous System >9. Headaches >10. Migraine Headache >11. Depression >12. Anxiety Section IV: Medical Conditions >13. Heart Disease >14. Breast Cancer >15. Vaginal Candidiasis >16. Cervical Dysplasia & Cancer >17. Urinary Tract Infection >18. Incontinence >19. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Appendix: Botanical Products >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 22927) ISBN: 9780443066399

An esteemed doctor who has helped countless women achieve their dream of having a child offers his program for enhancing fertility through traditional Chinese medicine (TCM. Dr. Daoshing Ni, descended from more than 70 generations of Taoist masters, has achieved renown among high-tech infertility specialists, TCM practitioners, and his many devoted patients. The Tao of Fertility is the first book combining a practical plan for conceiving using TCM with empowering Taoist principles that can carry you through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Structured according to a woman?s journey to conception, The Tao of Fertility includes: >A questionnaire assessing fertility potential >A 28-day fertility enhancement program >Simple meditations and acupressure points to improve reproductive circulation and relaxation >Guidelines for mapping your fertility using Chinese methods of diagnosis >Information on how herbs and acupuncture can increase fertility >Eating plans for pregnancy, postpartum, and while breast-feeding. and much more. Enriched by moving stories of women who became pregnant using TCM, this is a compassionate, comprehensive handbook. (For this item please quote stock ID 30169) ISBN: 9780061137853

Pregnancy and birth can be ecstatic, instinctive, fulfilling and safe for you and your baby. Gentle birth and gentle parenting lay a strong foundation for life-long health and wellbeing for all the family.

In this book, Dr Sarah J Buckley combines the best medical evidence with her gentle mothering wisdom. Her articles, all published internationally, give you authoritative information, inspiration and support with your important questions:

> Is it safe expose my baby to ultrasound?
> Which modern birth practices could be dangerous for my baby and me?
> Can natural birth really be safe and ecstatic?
> Could drugs used in birth affect my baby?s brain development?
> Is it a good idea to bank my baby?s cord blood?
> How can I get a good night?s sleep with a small baby?
> Can I really care for my baby without using nappies/diapers?
> Will breast feeding still benefit my older baby?
> How can gentle discipline help me raise responsible children?

Sarah shares her own stories of birth, breast feeding, co-sleeping, gentle parenting and her compelling research on the benefits and safety of natural, undisturbed birth is backed by extensive medical research.

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Simple steps to enhance your fertility and improve your chances of getting pregnant
Essential reading for every couple who wants to ensure the healthiest possible conception and pregnancy
Written by one of the country?s leading complementary fertility specialists, The Baby-Making Bible draws together Emma Cannon's years of experience and success in treating couples hoping to get pregnant. Whether you are trying for a natural conception or undergoing treatment for assisted conception, she offers a practical plan you can follow to create a fertile environment and encourage healthy baby-making.
Emma approaches fertility in its widest context by taking you through her essential couples? health and lifestyle check, and makes suggestions to help you achieve optimum dietary, environmental and emotional health. She also offers specific advice for anyone who has been diagnosed with unexplained infertility or who is embarking on fertility treatment. The book features a foreword by Dr Tim Evans.
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New Natural Pregnancy is based on Janet Balaskas' considerable experience of natural childbirth. It offers support for the expectant mother and encourages her to listen to her body and to recognize her own needs. Women are shown how to influence their health and vitality through a combination of good diet, yoga, meditation and massage. This revised edition offers new illustrations and the latest health and nutritional advice.
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First published in 1980, this bestselling book was hailed as an instant classic. Now completely revised and updated, this latest edition provides intelligent and reassuring advice to help all expectant parents to make informed choices. Author Sheila Kitzinger is a childbirth educator, international lecturer, a mother of five, a social anthropologist and a birth educator. As a writer, she is in tune with all the latest technological, medical and social developments, and with their possible effects. With authoritative guidance on everything from the first signs of pregnancy to post-natal exercises, Sheila explains the physical and emotional changes that occur in pregnancy. A week-by-week pregnancy diary shows you what to expect and when, and there is essential information on everything from screenings to coping with labour to sex during and after pregnancy. Examining the latest trends in pregnancy and birth, the book looks at the recent boom in elective Caesareans, and also evaluates a range of now common medical procedures and tests. (For this item please quote stock ID 29966) ISBN: 9780751364385

A Heart Approach to Gynecology, the Fu Ke Xin Fa Yao Jue, is the gynaecology section of the imperial compilation known as the Golden Mirror of Orthodox Medicine, a comprehensive, 90-volume compendium of medical theory and practice compiled by court physicians in 1742 and used as a textbook for the Imperial Medical School in the Qing dynasty. The authors claimed that the Golden Mirror contained the core of Chinese medical doctrine stating that: without this 'bright, golden mirror', replete with vivid illustrations and effective therapies for many disorders, how could scholars see the origin and lineage of orthodox Chinese medicine clearly? Compared to other classics on gynaecology, this work was both a relatively modern text and relatively brief. Nonetheless, it rapidly gained favour among working physicians, which it retains until today. It is distinguished by its concise and well-expressed insights presented in verses complemented by annotations. The text was highly regarded as it was a rigorous and scholarly work that covered a wide variety of gynaecological issues in a manner that allowed the key clinical points to be rapidly assimilated. Furthermore, the formulas contained within were effective and based upon generations of experience. The Chinese name for this text includes the phrase 'xin fa' which means 'heart approach'. A 'heart approach' refers to an understanding that comes after a long period of thought. In the six-scroll gynaecology section, the most common topics related to women’s health are presented. Chapters are structured with verses followed by annotations and are dedicated to menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Altogether, 161 classical formulas and their variations are presented. Focusing on identifying yin and yang patterns of illness based on presenting signs, the Fu Ke investigates women’s health in a clear and systematic way, epitomising the unique and sophisticated philosophy and style of Chinese medicine, drawing from major medical classics and presenting information in a concise way for easy learning. It is a unique text that represents the pinnacle achievements of Chinese medicine prior to the modern era. However, it is not just a medical classic of the past; it is also a useful text in the modern day. It covers conditions that are timeless and common, and provides insights into the evolution of Chinese medical theory. It offers the reader a glimpse into history and culture while simultaneously offering clinically useful tools for the modern day. By following the instructions of the authors, readers will understand how to utilise many classical formulas and their variations, and create their own formulas based on what they have learned from this text. Shen Yu, the primary translator, is a Chinese traditional physician trained at Beijing University. She is currently practising in Israel. Bob Damone, who assisted with clinical commentary, is professor at Pacific College in San Diego. [Synopis from Redwing Reviews] (For this item please quote stock ID 25175) ISBN: 9780912111803

A collection of translations from classical and modern Chinese sources on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vagina, cervix, and external genitalia. Herbal and acupuncture protocols are given for vaginitis, cervicitis, cervical erosion, herpes genitalia, vaginal itch, yeast infections, venereal warts, abnormal vaginal discharges, bartholinits, Naboth’s cyst, and more. (For this item please quote stock ID 7018) ISBN: 9780936185255

In this book, Bob Flaws surveys both the Chinese textbook literature on female infertility as well as the modern Chinese journal literature on this condition. In the chapter on the treatment according to pattern diagnosis, he has compiled the largest selection of herbal formulas for the treatment of infertility of any book on this subject in English. In the subsequent chapters, he discusses the TCM treatment of the various Western diseases associated with infertility, such as: female immunologic infertility, fallopian tube blockage, endocrine imbalances, polycystic ovarian syndrome, anovulation, uterine myoma, luteal phase defect, and endometriosis. Flaws also discusses modern Chinese protocols based on kidney supplementation, the multiphasic approach to formula writing, the use of basal body temperature in TCM diagnosis and treatment planning, and the use of external and adjunctive therapies, such as plasters and enemas. Further, he introduces the role of candidiasis in the treatment of the above Western diseases and female infertility and concludes by discussing some of the special difficulties of treating this condition with TCM in the West. Thus this book is an indispensable addition to the clinical library of any practitioner treating women for infertility. (For this item please quote stock ID 7020) ISBN: 9780936185484

Liu Feng-wu was one of the eminent gynaecologists of his day. In this book, Liu’s ideas on gynaecological treatment of a variety of conditions are set forth using case histories from his extensive experience. Chapters are divided according to disease categories. This book is a must for any practitioner of Chinese medicine specialising in the field of gynaecology. '...this is a book not to be missed.' - European Journal of Oriental Medicine (For this item please quote stock ID 12682) ISBN: 9780936185880

Improve the results of In Vitro Fertilisation patients by up to 60% with the protocols in this book! The information in this book can increase your success rate with in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by as much as 60%. Research has shown that acupuncture alone can increase the success rate of IVF by 35%. By also adding Chinese herbal medicine, it is Dr. Lifang Liang's experience that you can almost double that increase. In this book, Dr. Liang describes her extremely successful step-by-step protocols for combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with IVF. Whether you are a Western doctor specialising in infertility, a Chinese medical practitioner, or a couple experiencing difficulties in conceiving, this book is sure to give you new hope and a new approach to dealing with this all too common and difficult condition. Features: >Step-by-step acupuncture & Chinese medicinal protocols for each stage of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) process >Protocols for preventing miscarriages >Detailed discussion of commonly used IVF drugs >Numerous case histories Contents: >Testimonials & Endorsements >Acknowledgements >Preface >Introduction >1. Overview of Chinese Medicine >2. The Pathology of Infertility >3. Procedures of In Vitro Fertilisation >4. Chinese Medical Preparation Before In Vitro Fertilisation: Females >5. Chinese Medical Preparation Before In Vitro Fertilisation: Males >6. Chinese Medical Protocols During In Vitro Fertilisation >7. Prevention of Miscarriage >8. Case Histories >Appendix 1: Recent Research on Acupuncture & IVF >Appendix 2: Western Fertility Drugs >Appendix 3: Chinese Medicinals >General Index >Formula Index Dr. Lifang Liang, O.M.D, Ph.D., L.Ac., received her medical qualifications from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, where she studied both Western and Chinese Medicine. After graduating, she spent six years receiving specialised training in gynaecology. She then practiced and taught at the medical school for fourteen years. In 1989, Dr. Liang moved to the United States to conduct research on in vitro fertilisation at the University of Texas Medical School. Following that, she moved to San Francisco to teach gynaecology at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Liang has recently earned her Ph.D. from the American Global University Program for Oriental Medical Research in the treatment of infertility using a combination of Chinese and Western medicines. Dr. Liang is a member of RESOLVE, a national resource organisation for those battling infertility. She is currently pursuing her dream of combining Chinese and Western medicine for the benefit of her patients and the development of medicine in San Francisco, where she teaches gynaecology at ACTCM, and has her own clinic. (For this item please quote stock ID 21076) ISBN: 9781891845246

This book is both a study text and clinical manual on the Chinese medical treatment of obstetric conditions, or diseases women may experience during pregnancy, childbirth, and shortly thereafter. However, in addition to everything one would expect to find in such a book, this text also includes: >Abstracts of recent Chinese research for most chapters >Case history examples of common clinical presentations throughout the book >Clinical tips at the end of each chapter from the author’s personal experience >Special medicinals or important acupuncture points for specific conditions >Cautions or danger signs that every practitioner of Chinese medical obstetrics needs to know >An easy-to-follow two colour design >Protocols for five dozen Chinese gestational, birthing, & postpartum conditions. This book sets a new standard in the study and practice of Chinese medical obstetrics and should have a prominent place in the library of any Chinese medical practitioner specialising in gynaecology or seeing the pregnant and newly delivered woman. A revised, expanded, and more complete version of the two volume Path of Pregnancy. (For this item please quote stock ID 23881) ISBN: 9781891845307

This book describes the disease mechanisms, pattern discrimination, and Chinese medical treatment of perimenopausal and menopausal syndromes never before published in the English. In it, Bob Flaws explains the precipitating and on-going roles of the liver, spleen, and heart in the climacteric, not just the kidneys. If you have ever wondered why the kidneys become exhausted at seven times seven years of age in women, this book will tell you! In addition, it contains numerous reports on clinical trails and real-life case histories from some of the most famous doctors in China. A must for anyone interested in treating menopausal complaints with Chinese medicine. Contents: Chapter 1 - Menopause and What it Means in Terms of Health and Well-Being Chapter 2 - The Western Medical Diagnosis & Treatment of Premature Menopause, Perimenopausal Syndrome, Menopausal Syndrome, and Postmenopausal Health Concerns Chapter 3 - Chinese Medicine & Menopause Chapter 4 - Chinese Medicine & Menopausal Syndrome Chapter 5 - Chinese Medical Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome Chapter 6 - Representative Chinese Research Chapter 7 - Representative Case Histories Chapter 8 - Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendations >Bibliography >Formula Index >General Index (For this item please quote stock ID 26978) ISBN: 9781891845406

More and more health care professionals in obstetrics and gynecology are turning to complementary medicine to enhance their patients' comfort and wellness. With an emphasis on medical acupuncture, this book offers busy practitioners an accessible guide to the myriad ways in which these time-tested methods can both enhance and ease a pregnant woman's experience - before, during, and after delivery. Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy begins with a concise, yet thorough review of basic TCM principles and proceeds to cover treatments for hyperemesis, pre-term labor, pre-eclampsia, dysfunctional labour, postpartum depression, dysmenorrhoe, migraine, infections and more! Whether as an introduction to the topic or as a handy clinical reference, this text is essential for obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, acupuncturists, and nurses who want to optimise patient care options with Chinese medicine. Special features: High-quality illustrations showing the precise location of acupuncture points Detailed descriptions and diagrams of needling depth and direction Treatment rules and therapeutic guidelines Easy-to-access format for quick reference in a clinical setting A practice-oriented introduction to Qi gong Supplemental information on Chinese dietetics (For this item please quote stock ID 22529) ISBN: 9783131358318

A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita West's programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Street's most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation. The book is for every couple trying to conceive and has fascinating advice taken from Zita's 20 years of experience as midwife and seven years as an acupuncturist. The book provides a structured, easy-to-follow step-by-step programme, complete with case studies and and enormously detailed questionnaire. The guide includes details on: >when & how often to have sex >what can prevent fertilisation & conception >everything you need to know about sperm & ovulation >nutrition, supplements & herbs >complementary therapies such as acupressure, lymphatic massage & hypnotherapy >how to overcome stress & other emotional blocks to pregnancy >PCOS, endometriosis & other health issues 9781741759488 >tests & procedures if there is a problem >& much, much more! (For this item please quote stock ID 25189) ISBN: 9780007173716

Is HRT good or bad? Which herbs can you take for relief from menopause? What can you do to prevent or treat osteoporosis during the menopause years? There are so many questions these days about the right way to treat menopause. Fortunately, The New Menopause Book has the answers. This informative book offers readers a variety of traditional and alternative options for treating their menopause symptoms. Each chapter presents a different therapeutic approach and is written by an expert in that field. These experts provide valuable insight into the problems associated with menopause and the solutions available. Expert advice from: >Gail Sheehy on 'the second adulthood >Tori Hudson on natural hormone therapy >Miriam Nelson and Rebecca Seguin on beating osteoporosis >Amanda McQuade Crawford on herbal therapy >Mary Tagliaferri on medical treatments >Isaac Cohen on traditional Chinese medicine >Linda Sparrowe and Patricia Walden on yoga >Janis Luft on managing incontinence (For this item please quote stock ID 26967) ISBN: 9781583332429

This book provides women and their partners with the means to manage their fertility, from puberty through to menopause and adapt to the different needs of the various times of their life, without the recourse to devices or drugs.

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'In this ground-breaking book, Jane's approach is to marry the best of both Chinese and Western medicine. She documents the complementary process in detail for the treatment of infertility, drawing upon her 20 years experience in the use of Chinese medicine to help women conceive' - from the Foreword by Steven Clavey.

This practical resource provides a clear understanding of infertility, and analyses and describes the diagnoses and treatment of infertility - both male and female - with Chinese medicine. It includes Western medical information with explanations of physiology, reproductive biology, and modern infertility treatments to expand the understanding of patient options. It covers all aspects of achieving a successful pregnancy, including pre-conception care, conception, pregnancy and miscarriage, and modern medical treatments.

Features:
>Detailed & clear Chinese medicine treatment strategies are described
>Information on reproductive biology & Western physiology are included to provide an understanding of the complexity of a patient's symptoms & conditions
>Western treatment options affect Chinese medicine treatments are described, along with details about how these two perspectives can work together
>Clinical approaches to supporting the early stages of a pregnancy & preventing miscarriage are included
>Advice is offered on pre-conception help & the optimum diet & lifestyle choices for preparing for pregnancy
>Written by a specialist & well-known author in the field.

Contents:
>Acknowledgements >About the Author >Foreword >Introduction

>A Tale of Two Clinics: The Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Medicine or Western Medicine
>The Menstrual Cycle
>Charting the Menstrual Cycle
>Diagnosis & Treatment of Infertility

>Part 1: Making a Diagnosis
>Part 2: The Treatment of Functional Infertility by TCM
>Gynaecological Disorders which can cause Infertility
>Blockage of the Fallopian Tubes
>Male Infertility
>Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy
>Diet & Lifestyle
>Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART & Traditional Chinese Medicine).

>Appendix 1: Herbs - Pinyin, Latin & Chinese Characters
>Appendix 2: Herbs which move the blood
>Appendix 3: Herbs contraindicated during pregnancy
>Appendix 4: Summary of herbal formulas & their uses in this book
>Index
Jane Lyttleton: BSc(Hons) NZ MPhil (Lond) Dip TCM (Aus) Dip Ac (China) Cert Gyn (China), Private practitioner, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sydney, Australia (For this item please quote stock ID 21589) ISBN: 9780443066405

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you.
Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention.
Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:
> Reducing the pain of labor without drugs--and the miraculous roles touch and massage play
> What really happens during labor
> Orgasmic birth--making birth pleasurable
> Episiotomy--is it really necessary?
> Common methods of inducing labor--and which to avoid at all costs
> Tips for maximizing your chances of an unmedicated labor and birth
> How to avoid postpartum bleeding--and depression
> The risks of anesthesia and cesareans--what your doctor doesn’t necessarily tell you
> The best ways to work with doctors and/or birth care providers
> How to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting, including a hospital
> And much more
Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth takes the fear out of childbirth by restoring women’s faith in their own natural power to give birth with more ease, less pain, and less medicalintervention.
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Ths is a revised and updated editon of "A Handbook of Menstrual Diseases in Chinese Medicine", with a two-color redesign, this popular text now includes more research, case studies and study questions for each chapter, formulas in list format with pinyin first, as well as the author’s more than 20 years experience specializing in Chinese medical gynecology. If you want to understand how to diagnose and treat women’s complaints in Chinese medicine, this book is an absolute necessity. Filled with easy-to-reference two-color charts and diagrams, it also includes acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as Chinese herbal treatments for each pattern of each disease. (For this item please quote stock ID 28341) ISBN: 9781891845314

This book discusses 54 of the most common female disorders and presents their etiologies, signs and symptoms, treatment principles, formulas and formula analyses in a clear concise manner. Comments are added after the discussion of each disease, reflecting the author's extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological and obstetrical disease. This book is a companions to Case Studies in Gynecology and is designed to provide insight into Qian Bo-xuan's Clinical thought process.

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The case studies in this book were compiled and selected from patient histories in the gynecology department of Xi Yuan hospital which began in 1956; and include case studies from the author's treatment of serious obstetrics and gynecological cases outside the hospital. The representative case studies chosen are those with marked treatment results and those with a high reference value. In his treatment of gynecological disorders, Dr. Qian emphasizes the importance of regulating and supplementing the Liver, Spleen and Kidney; he finds these organs to have a strong correlation with the processes of menstruation, vaginal discharge, pregnancy, fetal development, and labour. His treatment of various disorders, especially in preventing miscarriage and in infertility cases, has proven that regulation of the Spleen and Stomach, and supplementation of the Liver and Kidney can be very effective. (For this item please quote stock ID 27273) ISBN: 9787117080316

An understanding of women’s health is essential to modern Chinese medical practice, yet it has rarely been studied from the classics. In this unique book Elisabeth Rochat draws on a range of Chinese texts both well-known and more obscure. Beginning with the balance of blood and qi she moves on to examine the different roles played by the zang fu and extraordinary meridians in creating and maintaining femininity and fertility. Suwen chapter 1 is discussed in depth, with its full exposition of the seven year cycles of the girl and woman as she commences menstruation, reaches the fullness of her fertility and then moves into menopause. There follow sections on infertility, the menopause and various menstrual problems. While explaining theory in depth this book is also supremely practical and will be of great help in the clinic. (For this item please quote stock ID 28271) ISBN: 9781872468334

This new book by Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée presents the various transformations which occur within the mother and developing baby during pregnancy. Beginning with Suwen chapter 1, which describes the unfolding of female fertility, Elisabeth then looks at descriptions of the pulses during pregnancy.
A month-by-month description of pregnancy is given drawing specifically on the Zhubing Yuanhou Lun, the Mawangdui Manuscript and Sun Simiao. Two later texts, the Qipolun and the Luxingjing, are particularly interesting because they present alternative and more unusual images of the developing fetus, and speak of the presence of the spirits (hun, po and shen) in the fetus.
These ancient teachings are still valuable today for our understanding of the transformations of blood and qi which take place during the ten months of a pregnancy. The material will be of great help to those working with pregant woman or simply interested in the process of pregnancy. Together with its companion volume, The Essential Woman, Elisabeth Rochat has given us two indispensable guides to the classical Chinese perception of women’s health and fertility.
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Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth is a concise, highly illustrated and practical guide in using acupuncture to treat women throughout their pregnancy and labour. Drawing on an unparalleled wealth of experience as a midwife and an acupuncturist, the author has produced a book accessible to both acupuncture students and practitioners. It covers physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth, illuminating links between western knowledge and acupuncture approaches and suggesting points and point combinations for particular stages and actions during pregnancy and labour. Many practitioners who feel they lack a full understanding of pregnancy and fear harming the baby are reluctant to treat pregnant women. This book provides the practical advice and instruction required to bridge that gap in knowledge and give practitioners the confidence they need. Features: >> Covers nutritional aspects of pregnancy > Gives practical advice and instruction on the use of acupuncture through the four trimesters pregnancy and labour >Uses case examples to further illustrate the text. What's New >Covers recent advances in relation to the effects of aspirin and heparin to the immune system and pregnancy >Includes IVF pregnancies >Glossary and appendix of useful addresses >Fully updated and revised throughout to include recent research >Nutrition and its effect on the foetus (new and developing area of research. (For this item please quote stock ID 28724) ISBN: 9780443103711

Preparation for birth is often marked with fear and anxiety but this need not be the case. Birth is a natural process with which a woman's body is designed to cope. A pregnant woman who is physically and emotionally prepared for the experience will have a much more positive birth experience and is better able to manage labour and delivery. The techniques that enable a pregnant woman to become more in touch with her body and baby can be learnt and practised at home. As many are done with a partner, the techniques also strengthen the relationship between expectant parents and make the dad more part of the birth process. Even if medical intervention is required, the breathing and visualisation techniques, postures and massage routines demonstrated in the book can help make the birth a more positive experience.
(For this item please quote stock ID 31563) ISBN: 9781904760689

This, the second volume in the "Advanced Tung Style Acupuncture Series," addresses the application of Master Tung’s acupuncture in obstetrics and gynecology. Optimally, the reader will have already familiarized themselves with the basics of Master Tung's acupuncture, through coursework or reading material offered and compiled by his students. To reiterate, this text is not intended for use by the novice, but rather as a reference by those who already have a working knowledge of Master Tung’s Acupuncture.

This text presents 522 pages of over 400 prescriptions gathered from the Chinese language Tung Acupuncture literature in the author's personal library. More than 15 different sources were referenced (several currently out of print). From these Chinese language sources, he has compiled, collated, and translated all the OB/GYN prescriptions proffered by the "experts" and has applied accompanying diagrams for each disorder/disease to facilitate their application. Included are author-specific point locations, needling instructions, contraindications and, when available, clinical comments, herbal suggestions, lifestyle modifications, etc. all derived from personal clinical experiences with Master Tung’s Acupuncture.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31894) ISBN: 9780975909676

A groundbreaking alternative approach to treating infertility using traditional Chinese medicine - on its own or to optimise Western-based reproductive technology. Aggressive infertility treatments used widely have about a 20 percent success rate. A recent study shows that when combined with traditional Chinese medicine, the odds of conception and healthy pregnancy through in vitro fertilisation increase by 50 percent. Dr. Randine Lewis's The Infertility Cure is the first book to present an alternative approach to infertility that incorporates traditional Chinese medicine - a simple regimen of acupressure, diet, and Chinese herbs that can dramatically increase your chance of getting pregnant. At her Houston clinic, Dr. Lewis has had an astonishing 75 percent success rate in helping women become pregnant with the help of traditional Chinese medicine. With The Infertility Cure, Lewis helps women understand infertility and outlines effective, natural ways to conceive. Based on techniques and remedies drawn from traditional Chinese medicine, Lewis's program shows you how to improve your overall health and well-being, strengthen the organs and systems vital to reproduction, heal specific conditions that may affect your fertility, and even support Western-based reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilisation and hormone therapy. The first step is an extensive health questionnaire that determines each woman's individual diagnostic category. Next, a combination of diet, acupressure, and Chinese herbs brings the body back into balance and creates a welcoming physical and emotional environment for a healthy pregnancy. All of Dr. Lewis's recommendations are techniques that you can easily do yourself or with the help of a partner. Lewis turned to traditional Chinese medicine for her own fertility problems after a battery of invasive methods to conceive proved unsuccessful - she not only got pregnant easily with the help of traditional Chinese medicine, but left medical school and spent the next two years immersed in the study of Chinese medicine, working at China's premiere hospital for reproductive health and treating hundreds of women struggling with infertility. Drawing on Lewis's passion and expertise, The Infertility Cure offers a safe and proven approach that will give women hope as well as what they desire most - a healthy baby. (For this item please quote stock ID 22875) ISBN: 9780316159210

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has helped millions of cancer patients in China, specialising in reducing the risk of breast cancer and healing it by identifying and treating its root cause. Chinese medicine offers a broad range of time-tested, natural, safe, self-healing treating that can complement prevailing Western cancer treatments. Traditional Chinese medicine provides a nine-point healing guide that can be individually customised for women diagnosed with breast cancer; those about to undergo surgery, chemotherapy or radiation; breast cancer survivors who want to prevent recurrence, and any woman looking for serious prevention techniques. With his training, Dr. Nan Lu revives the ancient healing wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine: >Early warning signs from your body >Ancient self-healing evergy movements >Healing, strengthening foods & ancient techniques to strengthen you before surgery >How to manage your health during chemotherapy or radiation >Why & how to create a new TCM lifestyle that addresses the root cause of breast cancer... >& much more! (For this item please quote stock ID 24491) ISBN: 9780380809028

The Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang: 3 Volumes on Gynecology by Sun Si-Miao is a translation by Dr. Sabine Wilms of a Tang dynasty text. The complete text is a full 30 volumes, none of which have ever been translated in the United States or Europe. This first volume, (of a 10 volume set which will cover the entire Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang) discusses Gynecology as it was understood in the Tang dynasty. The text covers pathology mechanisms, diagnostic protocols, acupuncture and moxabustion treatment strategies, and pharmacology.

This book was part of a 30 volume set that represented Sun Si Miao's extensive knowledge on Chinese medicine during the Tang dynasty. These 3 volumes, are the OBGYN and Gynecological volumes, and they cover topics such as:

Topics include
> Infertility
> Menstrual Difficulties
> Fetal Education
> Labor
> Child Birth
> Postpartum Care
> Birth Control
> Herbal Abortions
> the Miscellaneous OBGYN Diseases

(For this item please quote stock ID 29841) ISBN: 9780979955204

This book is for therapists who want to include the treatment of fertility disorders in their practice. Basic information on the female cycle and spermiogenesis is given from a Chinese medical viewpoint, and generally encompasses detailed thoughts on fertility disorders and the unfulfilled wish for children.

Extensive and comprehensive book on the Chinese medicine therapy of fertility disorders. With practical instructions on acupuncture, Chinese phytotherapy, dietetics, Tuina, Qi Gong.

The main focus is on selected indications and their treatment with acupuncture, Chinese phytotherapy, dietetics, Tuina, and Qi Gong. Comprehensible concepts of therapy encourage the therapist to instantly put them into practice. Also, useful tips support the care for patients with problems pertaining to the body-mind relationship.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31918) ISBN: 9783131489913

In this new text from Dr. Lifang Liang, practitioners will find the latest information from both Western and Chinese medicine on most major gynecological diseases. Throughout the book Dr. Liang presents Chinese medical treatments to use either as stand-alone therapy or along with Western medical therapies that patients may be using. The entire book is infused with and based upon Dr. Liang's extensive clinical experience of over 35 years.
"We in Western medicine have much to learn about what practitioners of Eastern medicine have long practiced. Her practical strategies and case examples serve as a model for balancing Eastern and Western medical care. My congratulations on Dr. Liang's achievement—an excellent book."
Philip E. Chenette, MD, Pacific Fertility Center, San Francisco, CA
"In this comprehensive text, Dr. Liang shares her medical knowledge in the often daunting challenge of women's reproductive medicine. She thoroughly reviews each major gynecologic diagnosis and treatment with the thoughtful expertise that only 35 years of practice can provide. Many of my patients have benefitted from the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It is with great honor that I present Dr. Liang's latest labor of love."
Katherine T, Hsiao, MD, Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Dr. Lifang Liang, O.M.D., Ph. D., L. Ac. received her M.D. from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, where she studied both Western and Chinese Medicine. After six years of specialized training in gynecology, she practiced and taught at the medical school for 14 years. In 1989 Dr Liang came to the United States to conduct research on in vitro fertilization at the University of Texas. Following that, she moved to San Francisco to teach at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She went on to earn her Ph.D. from the American Global University Program for Oriental Medical Research in the treatment of infertility using a combination of Chinese and Western medicine.
With 35 years of clinical experience, Dr Liang now works closely with infertility specialists and OB/GYN physicians to treat infertility and gynecological conditions by integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Currently, she teaches in the Doctoral Program at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and provides an opportunity for students and acupuncturists to train in her private clinic in San Francisco.
(For this item please quote stock ID 33103) ISBN: 9781891845505

Traditional Chinese Medicine has long been used in treating a wide variety of women’s diseases. As we enter the twenty first century, more and more of the time-tested methods of traditional Chinese medicine are being used in conjunction with the concepts and technologies of modern biomedicine. This cross-fertilisation is leading to improved understanding and more effective treatment. Nowhere is this interaction more significant than in the realm of obstetrics and gynecology. Over the past 40 years, Yin Jin, M.D., has been a pioneer in this endeavour working at all levels to integrate traditional Chinese medicine with biomedicine: in the clinic, in the research laboratory, and in the classroom. This knowledge and experience is distilled in this handbook.The book covers all the important disorders specific to women. A book based on traditional concepts, it begins with a discussion of methodology, following with a chapter on self-care. After discussing common diseases of the vulva, Dr. Yu elaborates on how to use a combination of traditional and biomedical approaches to treat various inflammatory conditions of the pelvis. She then turns to a discussion of menstrual disorders, complications of pregnancy, and postpartum disorders. The concluding chapters review a selection of miscellaneous conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, fibrocystic breast disease, and endometriosis. While primarily concerned with herbal medicine, Dr. Yu includes acupuncture treatment. Handbook of Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chinese Medicine: An Integrated Approach will prove to be an invaluable bedside companion for any practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine who treats women. Contents: >A Methodology of Integrated Medical Diagnosis >Self-Care >Disorders of the Vulva >Inflammatory Diseases >Anovulatory Menstrual Disorders >Non-anovulatory Menstrual Disorders >Complications of Pregnancy >Postpartum Complications >Miscellaneous Conditions >Supplemental Materia Medica >Herb & Point Index >General Index 'Rich in valuable clinical advice, e.g., prognosis for most conditions (including timescale) and relative effectiveness of strategies according to different modern medical diagnoses.' - The Journal of Chinese Medicine (For this item please quote stock ID 13895) ISBN: 9780939616282