Dr. Nieca Goldberg's Complete Guide to Women's Health

If you're a woman over thirty-five, you probably have a lot of stress in your life-maybe even more than you realize. You're also likely low on energy, gaining weight, and not sleeping as well as you once did. The fact is: Your body is changing. A renowned physician and pioneer in women's heart health, Dr. Nieca Goldberg knows what you're going through. In this welcome book you'll find * the normal physical changes you can expect to experience at age thirty-five and...
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If you're a woman over thirty-five, you probably have a lot of stress in your life-maybe even more than you realize. You're also likely low on energy, gaining weight, and not sleeping as well as you once did. The fact is: Your body is changing. A renowned physician and pioneer in women's heart health, Dr. Nieca Goldberg knows what you're going through. In this welcome book you'll find

* the normal physical changes you can expect to experience at age thirty-five and after
* treatments for over- and underactive thyroids and other hormone issues
* the signs, symptoms, and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
* facts on fertility, contraceptives, pregnancy, and menopause
* information on good breast health, including preventive breast-cancer measures
* a comprehensive heart-to-heart about your cardiovascular system
* dealing with GERD, stomach ulcers, gallstones, IBS, IBD, and colon cancer
* strategies for keeping bones strong, fending off arthritis, and coping with foot and back pain
* the importance of diagnosing sleep apnea and saying good night to insomnia
* revelations about the mind-body connection-countering stress and relieving depression
* the ins and outs of medical exams-what to ask, and when to change doctors

With warmth and encouragement, Dr. Nieca Goldberg gives you the solid information you need on the path to great health.