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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The term “Alternative Medicine” encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject—Therapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and People—the “Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine” identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 550 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Take stepwise approach to dysmenorrhea in teenage girls. (NSAIDs First, Oral Contraceptives Second).
Author: Betsy Bates
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 1Page: 32(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
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Informationon recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinaluses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies onefficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditionalscientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field --including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear assidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volumecontains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There aremore than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and150 therapies. ... Read more

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Chapters: Endometriosis, Mittelschmerz, Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asherman's Syndrome, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Female Infertility, Amenorrhoea, Habitual Abortion, Endometrial Polyp, Cystocele, Vaginal Bleeding, Dysplasia, Oligomenorrhea, Rectocele, Retroverted Uterus, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Corpus Luteum Cyst, Follicular Cyst of Ovary, Female Genital Prolapse, Metrorrhagia, Irregular Menstruation, Menometrorrhagia, Hematometra. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 144. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Endometriosis (from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is a debilitating gynecological medical condition in females in which endometrial-like cells appear and flourish in areas outside the uterine cavity, most commonly on the ovaries. The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. These endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal changes and respond similarly as do those cells found inside the uterus. Symptoms often worsen in time with the menstrual cycle. Endometriosis is typically seen during the reproductive years; it has been estimated that it occurs in roughly 5% to 10% of women. Symptoms may depend on the site of active endometriosis. Its main but not universal symptom is pelvic pain in various manifestations. Endometriosis is a common finding in women with infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is recurring pelvic pain. The pain can be mild to severe cramping that occurs on both sides of the pelvis, to the lower back and rectal area and even down the legs. The amount of pain a woman feels is not necessarily related to the extent or stage (1 through 4) of endometriosis. Some women will have little or no pain despite having extensive endometriosis affecting large a...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=53335 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2000. The length of the article is 493 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Heat Therapy Equal to Ibuprofen for Dysmenorrhea.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 10Issue: 3Page: 35

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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Professor Jia Chengwen, Shanxi College of TCM.Specialist in acupuncture therapy.

Acupuncture therapy is one of the most effective treatments for dysmenorrhea.This DVD program carefully presents several acupuncture techniques for treating menstural pain, and introduces a variety of supplementary treatment methods.Mastery of the techniques presented in this video will allow acupuncturists to maximize the benfefits that they can offer to their patients with dysmennorrhea.Other features include:

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume “Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health” uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 433 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Adolescent girls benefit from oral contraceptive to relieve dysmenorrhea: low-dose OC.(Children's Health)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 13Page: 55(1)

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 846 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 3995 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Effect of "Dang-Qui-Shao-Yao-San" a Chinese medicinal prescription for dysmenorrhea on uterus contractility in vitro.
Author: C.-S. Hsu
Publication: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 1-2Page: 94(7)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on July 15, 2004. The length of the article is 452 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dysmenorrhea, related symptoms reduced with oral contraceptives.(Adolescent Health)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 14Page: 24(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on August 1, 2010. The length of the article is 1121 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dysmenorrhea and irregular uterine bleeding.(SUBSPECIALTY CONSULT)
Author: Saifuddin T. Mama
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2010
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 44Issue: 8Page: 40(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on July 15, 1999. The length of the article is 572 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dysmenorrhea Prevalent in Hispanic Teens.
Author: Kate Johnson
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 15, 1999
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 29Issue: 14Page: 32

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