Alternative and complementary therapies for the menopause: A homeopathic approach

Maturitas

Volumn 66, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 350-354

  Thompson, Elizabeth A ^a  

^a Bristol Homeopathic Hospital   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Complementary; Fatigue; Homeopathy; Hot flushes; Integration; Menopause

Indexed keywords

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE; ARTHRALGIA; BREAST CANCER; FATIGUE; HOMEOPATHY; HOT FLUSH; HUMAN; MENOPAUSE; MOOD DISORDER; REVIEW; SLEEP DISORDER; BREAST NEOPLASMS; FEMALE; UNITED KINGDOM;

BREAST NEOPLASMS; FEMALE; GREAT BRITAIN; HOMEOPATHY; HUMANS; MENOPAUSE;

EID: 77955660909     PISSN: 03785122     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.02.003     Document Type: Review

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