Women’s Health

(May 11, 2004)

May 9-15 is National Women's Health Week, and encourages women to adopt healthier lifestyles. These titles, selected by Reader Advisor Cheryl Hassler, all focus on health issues of interest to women.

To order any of these titles, contact the library by email, mail or phone. You may also request these titles online through our OPAC. Happy Reading!

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Assess Your True Risk of Breast Cancer by Patricia T. Kelly.
RC 51819.
A medical geneticist provides tools and information to help women assess breast cancer risks, explains how to plan a breast health care program, and discusses the emotional impact of the topic. Covers genetic testing, benign breast disease, heredity factors, understanding statistics, and navigating the medical system.

The Autoimmune Connection: Essential Information for Women on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Getting on with Life by Rita Baron-Faust.
RC 56259.
The authors discuss over twenty autoimmune diseases in women and explain how they interact with hormones. Includes information on testing and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid irregularities, skin disorders, type 1diabetes, bowel diseases, multiple sclerosis, blood and liver problems, and other conditions.

The Change before the Change: Everything You Need to Know by Laura E Corio.
RC 52957, BR 14129.
A physician explains the physical changes that occur in women prior to menopause during the period called "perimenopause." Details symptoms, body functions, and medical and herbal treatments that may help women make a comfortable transition to their next stage of life.

Every Woman's Handbook for Preventing Cancer by Roberta Altman.
RC 44228.
Sections on the body, the home and workplace, and the environment each include an alphabetical listing of things that will and will not help women avoid cancer. Also includes descriptions of the most common cancers affecting women in 1996, a glossary, and a list of organizations and resources.

The Female Stress Syndrome Survival Guide by Georgia Witkin.
RC 51828.
Explains how women experience stress differently from men and provides techniques and problem solving skills to reduce it. Includes examples of dealing with family life, including teenagers and mates, common work problems, sexual difficulties, and aging as well as other unavoidable everyday tensions.

Fibroids: The Complete Guide to Taking Charge of Your Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Well-Being by Johanna Skilling.
RC 50107.
Researching fibroids after her own diagnosis, the author compiled information from doctors and patients in the symptoms, treatments, and impact of having solid lumps of muscle and connective tissue growing in and around the uterus. Usually benign, the tumor affects at least 25 percent and possibly 75 percent of women.

I Knew a Woman: The Experience of the Female Body by Cortney Davis.
RC 53409.
Nurse practitioner uses four characters, composites of her many patients, to relay practical information about female sexuality issues. Discusses emotional and physical concerns about pregnancy and birth, intercourse, abuse, menopause, pelvic exams, Pap smears, and mammograms, among other topics.

Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself As Effectively As You Care for Everyone Else by Alice D. Domar and Henry Dreher.
RC 51391.
Asserts that self-nurturing, "the essence of effective stress management for women," is about self-care, not selfishness. The director of a women's mind and body center presents a yearlong, season-by-season program to practice the skill. Each chapter includes steps for nurturing the body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Strong Women Stay Young by Miriam E. Nelson.
RC 46865, BR 11896.
The author discusses how weight-lifting exercises can help prevent osteoporosis, improve balance, increase energy, and control weight. Presents a program of strength-training exercises that can be done at home with a minimum of equipment by women of all ages. Based on a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association .

What to Expect in Your Fifties: A Woman' Guide to Health, Vitality, and Longevity.
RC 48209.
Describes physical and emotional changes women go through in their sixth decade. In addition to typical topics like menopause, osteoporosis, and heart disease, deals briefly with stress, chronic pain, alternative medicine, and plastic surgery. Gives preventive health strategies and advice on each topic.

What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff.
RC 54731, BR 14234.
Third edition of the classic childbirth primer. Details the physical and emotional symptoms, medical tests, and procedures women are likely to experience before, during, and after pregnancy. Includes information on postpartum depression, breastfeeding, alternative birthing, diet, and chronic health conditions.

A Woman's Guide to Coping with Disability.
RC 45924.
Information to help women maintain their independence, raise a family, and continue in a career despite physical challenges. Strategies for living with arthritis, diabetes, lupus, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and spinal cord injury. Includes a list of national organizations that provide services for women.

Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis by Judith Lynn Nichols.
RC 48571.
More than twenty diverse women share their experiences of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) via the Internet. The participants offer support tips for daily coping with symptoms and inconveniences of the disease. Includes discussions on sex, fatigue, spirituality, and the insensitivity of others. Contains a list of resources.

Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book: Making Informed Choices about Menopause by Susan M. Love.
RC 44147.
Explores the process of menopause as a natural stage in a woman's life. Discusses symptoms, consequences, and alternatives for treatment; evaluates the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. Includes an in-depth questionnaire to help women make individual decisions concerning menopause.

Prime Time: The African American Woman's Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness by Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Gayle K. Porter.
RC 52954.
A physician and a clinical psychologist give advice on dealing with medical problems that commonly afflict African American women in middle age, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. They also discuss psychological issues such as stress, depression, and negative attitudes that can affect one's health.

Carol Guber's Type 2 Diabetes Life Plan: Take Charge, Take Care, and Feel Better Than Ever by Carol Guber.
RC 56822.
Nutritionist combines facts and inspirational suggestions in a guide on how to live well with Type 2 diabetes. Guber's integrated approach emphasizes controlling the disorder through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices including stress management and meditation. Offers positive reinforcement, provides sample menus, and presents a list of helpful resources.

Mayo Clinic Heart Book: The Ultimate Guide to Heart Health edited by Bernard J. Gersh.
RC 52570.
Guide to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various types of cardiovascular disease. Describes the human heart, its function, and potential problems. Offers suggestions for dealing with the risks of coronary artery disease and recognizing its symptoms. Includes information on medications and tests, rehabilitation, and emergency care.

A New Prescription for Women's Health: Getting the Best Medical Care in a Man's World by Bernadine Healy.
RC 43502.
A noted physician entreats women to become informed on medical issues that affect them and to take charge of their own health care. Presents ten key health challenges facing women, including nutrition, reproductive health, cancer, depression, and heart disease. Discusses symptoms and treatments and offers questions for women to ask their doctors.