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Endometriosis

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A pamphlet on endometriosis, prepared by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC). The pamphlet includes a definition of endometriosis, possible theories for its occurrence in women, and treatments available for endometriosis, such as medicine, hormones, and surgery. The pamphlet also includes a list of resources for further reading.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; endometriosis; medicine;

Health Issues of Lesbians: Bibliography

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A bibliography listing print resources regarding lesbian women's health issues. Most of the resources listed are available at the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC).
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; lesbian

Treatments for Estrogen Sensitive Conditions

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A pamphlet detailing treatments for estrogen sensitive conditions, including things to avoid (such as caffeine, salt, refined sugar, saturated fats, and estrogen containing foods). The pamphlet suggests some vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs, exercise, acupuncture, and fasting, among other treatments for estrogen sensitive conditions.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; nutrition; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; holistic

Endometrial Hyperplasia

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Series: 
Estrogen Sensitive Conditions
Date: 
1985-06
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A short pamphlet describing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition where the endometrial lining of the uterus grows too thick. The pamphlet outlines the different effects of endometrial hyperplasia in women at different stages of life, its causes, diagnosis and treatment options available.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; endometrial hyperplasia

Alternatives to Psychiatric Drugs

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1983-05
Pages: 
7
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
The pamphlet, written by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), suggests several alternative treatments to women who are in the process of coming off of psychiatric drugs, including nutritional guidelines and fasting to detoxify, vitamins, relaxation techniques, exercise, visualizations and affirmations, and homeopathic remedies, herbs and acupuncture.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; medicine; alternative therapy; complementary therapy; herbal; holistic; mental health; mental health treatment; women and mental health; nutrition

Birth Control: For Immigrant Women

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1987
Pages: 
15
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
An education manual on birth control, prepared by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC) in both English and Spanish. The manual includes description and definition of male and female reproductive systems, how pregnancy occurs, choosing a birth control method and the many different options available. The manual dispels myths about birth control and offers resources available in Vancouver.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; sexuality; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); pregnancy; birth control

Women's Health Group: Holistic Approaches to Health

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1980s
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A poster advertising the Vancouver Women's Health Collective's (VWHC) women's health group on holistic approaches to health, including food, stress reduction, exercise, massage, overcoming addictions, and visualizations. The group offers "discussion, information and experience sharing."
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; nutrition; self help; holistic; alternative therapy; awareness raising; women's health movement; women's organizations; discussion forum

Dealing with Stress: A Workshop for Women

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1980s
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A poster inviting women to a workshop on dealing with stress, facilitated by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC). The workshop provides relation techniques, discussion and support.
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; stress; mental health; self-help; women's organizations; discussion forum; workshop

Vancouver Women's Health Collective Drop-In

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1980s
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A poster inviting women to drop in to the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC), for "informal discussions for women about health." Suggested topics for discussion are listed, with the VWHC's stated purpose "to provide a place for women to meet and talk about health-related concerns and experiences and to become familiar with the resources of the health collective."
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; community-based health; women's health movement; awareness raising; discussion forum

A Self-Help Evening for Lesbians

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC)
Date: 
1980s
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Summary: 
A leaflet inviting lesbian women to a self-help workshop on vaginal health, pap tests, cervical self-exams, etc. Presented by the Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC).
Keywords: 
Vancouver Women's Health Collective (VWHC); women and health; women's health; feminist organizations; lesbian; gender and health; self help; vaginal health; cervical self-exam; pap tests; community-based health; workshop

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