Female and Forgetful A Six-Step Program to

Based upon research this volume presents an overview of the causes of memory and concentration problems in women over the age of 30. The authors offer a range of techniques, dietary measures and things to avoid to restore, and in many cases enhance, the mental faculties.

Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., is a board-certified naturopathic physician and an expert in nutrition and botanical medicine. In practice for over seventeen years, Dr. Lottor is an international lecturer and a seminar presenter with a special interest in women's health

Introduction

xiii

Part One Understanding Memory Loss in Women

1

(108)

What Is Memory? The Anatomy of Forgetfulness

3

(24)

It's Not Just My Hormones!

27

(14)

The Effects of Stress on the Female Mind

41

(21)

Nutrition and Lifestyle

62

(19)

Other Factors in Memory Loss

81

(12)

Identify Your Needs

93

(16)

Part Two Dr. Lottor's Six-Step Program

109

(185)

Your Individualized Brain-Boosting Program

111

(9)

Step One: Food for Thought

120

(37)

Step Two: Brain-Boosting Supplements

157

(33)

Step Three: Beyond Ginkgo---Herbs and Other Botanicals

190

(25)

Step Four: Hormone Replacement Therapy

215

(24)

Step Five: Stimulate Your Body and Brain

239

(15)

Step Six: De-Stress and Streamline Your Life

254

(22)

Coping Strategies and Quick Fixes

276

(18)

Appendix A: Glossary

294

(3)

Appendix B: Sources for Supplements, Natural Hormones, and Smart Drugs

297

(3)

Appendix C: Sources for Information and Treatment

300

(2)

Appendix D: Selected Bibliography

302

(3)

Index

305

(6)

About the Authors

311

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Female and Forgetful A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind

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