This article shares a menopausal woman's experience of defying stereotypes, pushing past her assumed limitations and finding her strength. Introduces the wilderness program Outward Bound.
This article discusses the possibility of seeing our health on a continuum rather than about health and sickness; Introduces the Well Being Interview (WBI) as a preventative health oriented tool, discusses the benefits and limitations of this tool for women.
Defines personal wellness as a satisfaction with one's state of mind and being. Elaborates on the physical, psychological, and spiritual components of wellness. Provides strategies on developing and improving these elements.
Provides a guide to total health in middle age and a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and beauty of African American women in their second half of life.
Includes index. --- Review, Network Spring 2001: A health reference book that emphasizes prevention and overall well-being covering a range of topics from sleep to violence for women of all ages, along with features about breast cancer and menopause. It contains important information on finding the right doctor or health practitioner, advice often missing from health guide books.
Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence (PWHCE)
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Alex Wilson
Examines the positive impact of cultural identity on the wellness of Aboriginal women in Manitoba and the ways these women have drawn upon cultural values, teaching and knowledge in their efforts to heal.
Intended to be used as a health information resource, especially for immigrant and refugee women and women of colour. Gives both generalized and specific information about the reproductive system, cancer, annual check-ups, sexuality, healthy relationships, and well-being. Also includes more detailed sections on the various stages of a women’s reproductive life and information about common illnesses and issues in women’s reproductive health. Some of the topics that are addressed are: puberty, the menstrual cycle, pre-menstrual syndrome, pregnancy, menopause, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, osteoporosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and birth control methods.