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Chinese Medical Gynaecology

Chinese Medical Gynaecology

Eddie Dowd

(2017)

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Abstract

Many of the issues that relate to women's health from period pain to infertility, can be self-treated with Chinese medicine approaches, and this clear and practical guide explains how to assess symptoms and choose the most effective form of treatment. Written for women interested in taking a more active role in their own health and well-being, the book covers health issues of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and post-partum, menopause, fertility, and fibrocystic breast disease amongst others.

Taking a holistic approach that includes the traditional Chinese approach that food is medicine, appropriate recipes are included along with other treatment suggestions. The author provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine and a clear and simple explanation of the principles of its theoretical basis, including the 5 vital substances, organ theory, channel (meridian theory) and the nature of Yin and Yang, thus providing a context for understanding symptoms from a Chinese perspective, and treatments that can be undertaken at home.


Eddie Dowd has been practicing Chinese medicine for over 15 years and continues to work in clinical practice. Eddie lives in Ireland.
Eddie is one of Ireland's leading practitioners of Chinese Medicine. His book gives a very informative overview of a very debilitating issue for many women; it gives a wonderful understanding of how Chinese medicine can help an area of women's health that is often under-treated with modern medicine. It shows how Chinese medicine has a role in the age of synthetic drugs and can complement modern medicine.
Eamonn Brady (MPharm, MPSI) Pharmacist and owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St and Clonmore Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Chinese Medical Gynaecology: A Self-Help Guide to Women's Health 1
Introduction 7
Chapter 1. Aetiology and Pathology in Chinese Medicine 13
Chapter 2. The Five Vital Substances of Chinese Medicine 19
Chapter 3. Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine 31
Chapter 4. Channel (Meridian) Theory 35
Chapter 5. Endometriosis 39
Chapter 6. Fibroids 59
Chapter 7. Infertility 75
Chapter 8. Period Pain 95
Chapter 9. Pelvic Pain 115
Chapter 10. Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy 131
Chapter 11. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 139
Chapter 12. Premenstrual Syndrome 159
Chapter 13. Menopause 179
Chapter 14. Assisted Reproductive Technology 195
Glossary of Terms 245
Index 249