Women’s health Books

Book SynopsisIn this international bestseller, well-known expert on women and fasting Dr Mindy shares proven strategies, specific protocols and tools to help women thrive with their fasting lifestyles.Trade Review· If you’ve grown tired of one-size-fits-all health advice that leaves you feeling disappointed, this book will feel like a breath of fresh air. Dr. Mindy Pelz will help you create a plan that’s unique to your body and your goals. She combines ground-breaking research, powerful stories and a clear guide to greater health. - Jessica Ortner, New York Times bestselling author of The Tapping Solution · Dr. Mindy is the Warren Buffet of fasting. - Jesse Itzler, entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, endurance athlete and an owner of the Atlanta Hawks · I have never met someone that has more respect for the body and its innate intelligence to heal than Mindy. Her reverence for the body is met with an intense passion for helping people learn how to tap into it through the timing of fasting, eating and detoxing. This way of living is the way of the future for all women if they want to truly thrive. - Danica Patrick, entrepreneur and former race car driver · Fast Like a Girl is an amazing book that is both inspiring and informative. It’s a wealth of knowledge for any woman who wants to reclaim their health. It will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take on the world. - Megan Ramos, New York Times bestselling author, co-founder and CEO of The Fasting Method · Fasting is an incredible tool for longevity and healing. With Fast Like a Girl, women finally have a go-to manual designed specifically to their unique hormonal needs. - John Gray, New York Times bestselling relationship author of Men Are from Mars, Women are from Venus · In her ground-breaking book, Fast Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz provides a much-needed manual on fasting specifically for women. - Elle Macpherson, founder of Wellco, humanitarian, supermodel and actress · At a time when all of us are looking for ways to improve our health and vitality, Dr. Mindy Pelz offers great advice. This book is about fasting, but also so much more. It’s about our womanhood, our health and our lives. - Marianne Williamson, four-time New York Times bestselling author · A much-needed fasting resource for women! - Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Hormone Cure · Fasting is such an incredible tool for our mental and physical health. Dr. Mindy is my go-to for fasting! She’s teaching women like me how to tap into our innate intelligence while minding our hormones. - Alexandra Elle, author of After the Rain and How We Heal · It’s possible to say goodbye to being tired and hungry all the time. Fast Like a Girl will teach you how long and when to fast so your hormones will support you instead of working against you. Welcome to getting your brain back and having to buy new, smaller pants! - Dave Asprey, author of four New York Times bestselling books, including Fast This Way · Fasting is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Mindy Pelz is one of the leading experts in this area of fasting for women, and she truly understands how fasting is different for both men and women. If you’re a woman and want to get the most out of fasting, then this is the book for you. - Drew Manning, creator of TV show Fit2Fat2Fit and New York Times bestselling author of Fit2Fat2Fit · Fasting is such a powerful healing tool. In Fast Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy does an excellent job of helping women understand how they can use fasting to power up their hormones, as well as providing tips and strategies that are easy to follow and tailored specifically for women. - Josh Axe DC, DNM, CNS, founder of Ancient Nutrition and DrAxe.com, bestselling author of Keto Diet, The Collagen Diet and Ancient Remedies · Wow. Didn’t think Dr. Mindy could achieve the same brilliance as she put forth in The Menopause Reset – but she did – going above and beyond. This should be required reading for any and every woman on the planet wanting to bring metabolic flexibility, vitality and longevity to their life! Packed with good science, resources and inspiration, this will be the gift that keeps on giving. - Nasha Winters ND, FABNO, bestselling co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer · Dr. Mindy has written the guide of all guides for women looking to improve their health by adding fasting into their life. Most importantly, she plans it all around their menstrual cycle. As a women's health and hormone doctor, I can't recommend this book and her step-by-step process enough! - Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH, head of Medical Education, Rupa Health · When it comes to health, there’s no cookie-cutter approach. This is especially true with fasting. In Fast Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy Pelz does a masterful job of outlining why women should practice fasting differently than men. Mindy provides practical steps backed up by science on how women at different stages of life can apply fasting strategies to balance hormones, reset their metabolism and lose weight without having to deprive themselves. If you are wondering how to apply fasting for your unique hormonal needs, this is the book for you! - Ben Azadi, bestselling author of Keto Flex · The nutrition and integrative health fields are increasingly recognizing the power of short- and long-term fasting in protocols for health and disease. However, too often the influence of cyclical hormonal patterns on metabolism and fasting physiology is overlooked. Dr. Mindy outlines here a strategy for optimizing the healthful impact of fasting in coordination with your hormonal cycles. - Zach Bush PhD, physician (internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care) · Dr. Mindy is such a wonderful women's health advocate by empowering women, at all stages, to embrace their physiology and to stop apologizing for our own unique needs! Fasting is one of many tools that can help us thrive irrespective of our life stage! - Cynthia Thurlow NP, author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation · Wow! How refreshing! Dr. Mindy Pelz’s book weaves patient stories with ancestral and nutritional research about the science of fasting and tied it together with clear steps for women to follow. Her words of truth delivered spot-on advice. I found myself saying, ‘Oh, I’m stealing that.’ A wonderful read! - Annette Bosworth MD, founder of Dr. Boz, owner of Meaningful Medicine and author of Anyway You Can and KetoContinuum · Fast Like a Girl is a must-have-guide for resetting your hormones, ageing beautifully and looking and feeling fantastic. But even more importantly, following Dr. Mindy’s guidance can have a profound impact on generations to come because fasting is the ultimate detox. Buy a copy for your daughters and granddaughters, teach them to Fast Like a Girl and help put an end to this epidemic of hormone imbalances, infertility and – ultimately – on the chronic illnesses in our children. - Donna Gates M Ed, ABAAHP, internationally bestselling author and founder of The Body Ecology Diet · Much like with exercise, fasting is an incredible, free healing tool that everyone can benefit from. What makes this book so unique is that women now have a fasting manual that will help customize food and fasting to match the needs of their hormones. In Fast Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy not only makes the science of fasting easy to understand but lays out a whole new health paradigm for women and men to improve their lives in a myriad of ways. - Tony Horton, bestselling author and creator of the popular P90X workout series · Do check out Mindy’s fabulous book, Fast Like A Girl. I’ve been recommending it to everyone and it’s a great resource for anyone interested in fasting as a tool for health. - Dr. Rupy Aujla, Sunday Times bestselling author, doctor and host of The Doctor's Kitchen podcast

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Book SynopsisYour power lies in the rhythm of your menstrual cycle. Connect with your body on a deeper level to find healing, balance and wholeness. The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in the female body, yet our understanding of and respect for this process is both limited and distorted. Few women really know about the physiology of their cycle, and many do not see it as an integral part of their health and wellbeing, let alone as a potential guide to emotional and spiritual empowerment.Wild Power tells a radical new story about feminine power. It reveals: · Your inner architecture and the path to power that is encoded in your body· How to tune in to the rhythm and changes of your menstrual cycle to realize the fullness and beauty of your authority· Three 'maps' to guide you through the energies, tasks and challenges presented as you journey through each cycle· How to work with your Inner Seasons to pace your energy, calm your nervous system and gain insight into your overall wellbeing · How to work with your cycle to channel spiritual forces, affirm your expression in the world and achieve a deep sense of belongingWritten with humour, tenderness and practicality, and packed with women's stories and quotes throughout, Wild Power will restore women to wholeness and reinstate the full majesty and grace of the Feminine.Trade Review‘Finally. It’s happening. Women are waking up to our real power – the power that comes through our physical bodies – our menstrual cycles and lunar wisdom. Power that has been shamed and vilified for centuries, but which can no longer be kept silent or kept down. Let Wild Power lead you to its very source.’Dr Christiane Northrup, author of Goddesses Never Age and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom‘The female body reconstitutes the world. And yet the very blood that makes that possible became the reason that we are less holy, less capable of holding positions of authority or speaking on behalf of the divine. It’s time we remember that there’s no scripture more sacred than being in our own skin. Embodiment is our holiest spiritual path. And Wild Power paves the way.’Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal: A Sacred Manual for Getting Spiritually Naked‘Wild Power is a beautifully conceived and articulated work on a subject long neglected yet central to women and society: the conscious and integrated experience of the menstrual cycle. This book charts a wise, healing and holistic process of self-knowing and empowerment through developing menstrual cycle awareness, guiding the reader towards sustainable wellbeing grounded in the natural rhythms of the body and the seasons. If you follow the pathway described in this book, your whole life will be radically enhanced as a result. Welcome to the full spectrum version of being a woman.’ Lara Owen, teacher and consultant on menstrual well being, and author of Her Blood is Gold‘Reading Wild Power is to be initiated into a source of a profound power and wisdom, which for many of us perhaps was forgotten, but as we learn through this gem of a book, was never lost. From their decades of practice and studies in the realms of women’s cycles, with breathtaking generosity and luminosity, the authors guide us back to the humble authority of true embodiment. I believe this is the guidebook needed for these times, when millions of women are hearing the call to lead the way for humans to live in alignment, in collaboration and honouring of body and earth. I am profoundly grateful that this book is finally here. For the benefit of us all.’Chameli Ardagh, founder, www.awakeningwomen.com ‘Alexandra and Sjanie are wonderful guides to discovering the Wild Power that lies within your femininity and your cycle. They walk with you as you discover the beautiful complexity of your cycle, show you how to awaken and live your Wild Power, and lead you deeper into the joy, the sweet tenderness and the love and vision that it offers you. This book is a powerful addition to the current evolution of the story of the menstrual cycle and the awakening of women.’Miranda Gray, author of Red Moon and The Optimized Woman, and originator of the Worldwide Womb Blessing‘If you can’t imagine anything less interesting or less appealing than menstrual cycle awareness, but wouldn’t mind a dose of Wild Power, take a leap of faith and venture into Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer’s new book of that name. With mastery born of deep personal contemplation and paradigm-changing commitment, be intrigued, be amused, be moved, be surprised, and perhaps be angry too that no one enlightened you to the extraordinary potential hidden within your menstrual experience. Until now. Let Alexandra and Sjanie guide you, step by step, and discover your very own Wild Power.’Jane Bennett, Author of A Blessing Not A Curse and Girl Topia‘Alexandra and Sjanie are true gurus of menstruality consciousness. Their work is vital, timely and empowering for everyone. Wild Power is the new bible for every woman, and every man who lives and works with women. Read this book, follow its guidance and give to everyone you love.’Uma Dinsmore Tuli PhD, author of Yoni Shakti: A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra‘Western women long for a modern cosmology that inspires us to be our whole selves: passionate, powerful and instinctual. Wild Power is the golden thread in a living tapestry that is being woven by women around the world. It helps make sense of not just our cycles, but our souls and our deeper calling to create a new story for womankind, the womb of the world. Profoundly practical and intensely spiritual, may Wild Power one day be a required text – for both genders – in all high schools and colleges.’Clare Dubois and Edveeje Fairchild, directors of Treesisters - the global environmental and feminine leadership charit

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Book SynopsisIt's time to listen to your true desires. Reconnect with the source of your feminine power and reclaim your pleasure with this revolutionary book. With this book, you're being handed the keys to a turned-on life - a life that is authentic, radiant and open to pleasure and joy. Regena Thomashauer has long noticed that 'pussy' is one of the most pejorative words in the English language. No one calls you a 'pussy' when they want to tell you how radiant you look, how capably you work or what an inspiring life you lead.But all that's about to change. In this remarkable book, Regena reclaims the word for what it rightly is: the highest of all possible compliments, a sacred living prayer. Pussy has been written to reacquaint you with your own power source. Drawing on her 25 years of research, Regena teaches you how to:- learn to awaken a part of yourself you've been taught to repress or even despise- see that pussy is anything but pornographic - it's actually the seat of all feminine power and pleasure- discover how a woman's sensual awareness is critical for her spiritual, intellectual and emotional health- crack the confidence code and understand that sex appeal is an inside job... and much more!By turns earthy and erudite, passionately argued and laugh-out-loud funny, Pussy is your call to tune in, turn on and live more richly and fully than you ever thought you could.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling guide to hormone balance that helps women of all ages achieve increased energy, resilience, vitality, and sensuality through science-based natural therapies.All too often women are told that feeling moody, asexual, tapped out, dried up, stressed out, and sleep deprived is just a part of being female. Or they’re led to believe that the answer can be found only at the bottom of a bottle of prescription pills. Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvard-educated physician and nationally recognized, board-certified gynecologist, refuses to accept that being a woman means feeling overwhelmed or that popping pills is the new normal. In The Hormone Cure, she shares the unique hormone-balancing program that she has used to help thousands of women reclaim wellness, verve, and optimal health. Combining natural therapies with rigorous scientific testing and using an informative questionnaire to identify the common causes of hormonTrade Review“The Hormone Cure is a breakthrough hormone guide—entertaining, persuasive, hilarious. I’ve not seen this content anywhere! Get to the root of your issues: low energy, fatigue, low sex drive, anxiety, weight gain. This book is gold.” -- Marci Shimoff, author of Love for No Reason“The Hormone Cure is the playbook for your mojo, your mind, and your bootie. With every chapter I thought, "So THAT's how that works." I wanted to call every girlfriend and give them the goods on how to glow...now and always” -- Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions“Never before have I read a book and shouted, ‘Oh my God, that’s ME!’ Managing hormones is the most important issue of women my age. I don’t just want to read Sara Gottfried, I want her to be my doctor, my friend, and my sister. -- Ayelet Waldman, author of Red Hook Road and Bad Mother“This wonderful book transforms how we approach women’s health issues, and will help you understand how to achieve hormonal equilibrium if you suffer from fatigue, depression and other endocrine-based neuropsychiatric symptoms.” -- Jay Lombard, DO, author of Balance your Brain, Balance your Life“Dr. Sara is smart, she’s hip, and yet she’s pure Harvard! Learn how to make your hormones hum. Run, don’t walk, to buy this book—for yourself and your friends. The life you save may be your own.” -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health“A magnificent book! Every woman needs to read it, and every doctor.” -- Louann Brizendine, MD, Author, The Female Brain and The Male Brain“Don’t accept the hormonal hell of being tired, stressed, fat, never in the mood for sex. Dr. Gottfried gives you an effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance your hormones and become lean and energetic. Stop settling, reclaim your sexy!” -- JJ Virgin, author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy“Occasionally a book comes along that’s perfect for its time-on topic, written with authority. Such is the book by Sara Gottfried, MD. It is a definitive integration of safe and effective approaches to the management of menopause.” -- Jeffrey Bland, PhD, author of The 20 Day Rejuvenation Diet Program"Gottfried takes a comprehensive look at the most common physical and emotional ailments affecting women and explains why a hormone imbalance may be at their root. Her premise is simple: when a woman’s hormones are in sync, she’s a powerhouse, but when they’re out of whack, they wreak havoc on her body and mind. The book is both fun and an informative read [and] Gottfried’s take on the female body is eye-opening and empowering." * Spirituality and Health *"Gottfried, a beautiful Harvard Medical School graduate, board-certified gynecologist, and yoga teacher, looks like an advertisement for healthy living and convincingly pushes women to make lifestyle changes rather than immediately asking for conventional prescription drugs to treat problems such as depression. Most of her tips are solid and helpful...A valuable title." * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisA transformational plan for women who find themselves struggling through their menopausal years and who may be experiencing sudden symptoms such as sleepless nights, irritable moods, unexplained anxiety, trouble retrieving words, weight gain, and hot flashes.Are you struggling through your menopausal years?As if from out of nowhere, you experience symptoms such as sleepless nights, irritable moods, unexplained anxiety, trouble retrieving words, and hot flashes. Your weight won’t budge, no matter how hard you try.How great would it feel to wake up feeling rested; have a brain that is calm, joyful, and clear; and to finally lose weight in an easy and sustainable way? The good news is that there is a way for you to do all of this and more.Nutrition and functional medicine expert and best-selling author Dr. Mindy Pelz has helped thousands of women just like you reset their health during their turbulent menopausal years. Join Dr. Mindy as she reconnects you to your more vibrant and youthful self.In The Menopause Reset, you will learn:– What hormone changes cause, symptoms, and proven strategies to fix them– The best way to stop your menopause-related memory loss How you can put an end to your symptoms without the use of medications– How to unstick your metabolism and finally lose the extra weight– How to slow the aging process and keep yourself forever youngYou don't have to suffer through these years. Join Dr. Mindy as she outlines her transformational Menopausal Reset program, which has helped thousands of women get their lives back. Hope is here!

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Book SynopsisAchieve health and vitality, rebalance your hormones and overcome anxiety, insomnia, irregular cycles and more with this holistic guide to hormonal health for women.With a few easy strategies and changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can not only solve hormone-related problems, but have the energy, mental focus and stable moods to be your best self. Simply put, once you support the flow of your hormones, you create flow in your life, and Vitti's revolutionary five-step programme will work with your body's biochemistry to make this happen. WomanCode gives you the insights and tools you need to: · Work in harmony with your body's natural rhythms · Minimize the impact of toxins in the environment, your diet and the products that you use · Target and support the parts of your endocrine function (blood sugar, adrenals, elimination or reproduction) that need attention · Tap into the immensely transformative power of your feminine energy. This prescriptive programme has successfully helped thousands of women to regulate their periods, clear up their skin, lose weight, alleviate PMS, get pregnant naturally, have more successful IVF, restore their energy, improve their moods and have better sex.'Alisa Vitti is my go-to hormone expert! She has helped me with my cycle, my skin and my energy.' GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN, New York Times bestselling authorTrade ReviewHow to eat, sleep better, lose weight without dieting and up your libido. You'll get the facts about what really goes on inside your body. Women's Health This book was fascinating because it explained that hormones don't just make you cranky once a month - they affect everything from your weight to sleep. Zest magazine She's a regular on US TV and the go-to guru for all things hormonal. Glamour Whether your libido has taken a nosedive, you're concerned about your fertility or your periods are irregular, Vitti has natural advice to help you manage your health concerns. Healthy magazine Alisa Vitti's approachable blend of the science of hormones, with healthy food and lifestyle choices, creates a vibrant, radiant you from the inside out. Alisa's WomanCode method reminds us there is always movement in balance and helps us find the ease in our constantly changing cycle. -- Tara Stiles founder of Strala Yoga, bestselling author of Yoga Cures and Slim Calm Sexy Yoga Alisa is a management guru for the female body. She makes hormonal health approachable and fun! -- Kris Carr New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen and Crazy Sexy Diet Alisa Vitti is my go-to hormone expert and yes, us younger women need one! She has helped me with my cycle, my skin, and my energy - all with food! -- Gabrielle Bernstein New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles Alisa Vitti seamlessly meshes science, compassion, story, and solutions in this wise, practical guide to a woman's hormonal health. The protocol outlined in these pages will heal women who've struggled with their hormones for years and healthy women wanting to enhance their lives alike. -- Kate Northrup, author of Money: A Love Story Alisa relates with ease and from the depths of her own transformational experience how understanding the language of the body effortlessly allows optimal health and healing to flow through us. Remember again a truth we are all ready to live: the body is a sacred temple. -- Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal Alisa has a deep understanding, wisdom, and true knowledge for the female body ...she loves it with all her soul. This book is a breakthrough to your hormonal health. Read it, carry in your purse, devour its wisdom. Your body will love you for it. -- Agapi Stassinopoulos, author of Unbinding the Heart WomanCode will empower you to get your hormones in proper balance and put your body in an optimally fertile state. Alisa Vitti's whole food based protocol will help you nourish your womb and bloom into pregnancy. -- Latham Thomas, bestselling author of Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy Finally! It's here! Alisa has researched and created a comprehensive guided tour down the yellow brick road of woman's sparkling health and well-being. Science meets woman! At last! -- Regena Thomashauer, author of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts WomanCode is your ultimate hormonal handbook. Alisa Vitti is truly a women's health visionary for the next generation. She inspires women to take control of their bodies and experience much greater health and happiness than ever before! -- Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition In WomanCode, Alisa has found a way to demystify both the magic and the science of hormones. I feel like we are just having one of our female pow wows, and as always with Alisa, I leave feeling empowered and awesome in my body, as we women should always feel Alysia Reiner, actress, filmmaker, mother, alysiareiner.com A clear, practical, user-friendly solution to th emost pervasive and common gynecological problems women face today. -- Dr. Christiane Northrup Alisa is a thought leader when it comes to providing women with the healthcare they really need. Her revolutionary approach will transform your body and your life. More GYN's should prescribe WomanCode to their patients. -- Dr. Frank Lipman, Founder Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, author of Revive WomanCode is an extraordinary food-based prescription for your period, and lackluster sex drive. In her authoritative book, Alisa Vitti shares her rigorous functional nutrition protocol so you can nourish your ovaries and optimize your hormones naturally. Vitti is breaking new ground by replacing our broken system of women's health with her novel approach. Doctors, prescribe Vitti's system to your patients! -- Dr. Sara Gottfried OB/GYN, author of The Hormone Cure WomanCode is a brilliant nutrition program for all of the hormonal challenges that prevent women from looking and feeling their best. Alisa Vitti provides a practical food approach to ease your periods, improve your fertility, and get more energy for your life! Let Alisa guide you to eat right from your brain to your ovaries and start feeling better! -- JJ Virgin New York Times Bestselling Author of The Virgin Diet Vitti teaches you to unlock the WomanCode so you can control your hormones, rather than letting them control you. You'll be able to take your health into your own hands and relish being a woman instead of cursing your gender. A must-read for any woman motivated to heal herself! -- Dr. Lissa Rankin, OB/GYN, author of Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself

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Book SynopsisThe Women's Circle is your practical guide to hosting women's circles with intention, purpose and meaning, making them a healing and empowering experience of gathering community.A women's circle is a gathering of women in order to share, experience and relish in each other’s company. They are the ultimate ‘safe space’, a place where women can commune, open up and feel seen and heard. Sacred Space Holder Anoushka Florence invites you to reclaim the women's circle by exploring and remembering the true power of your feminine.Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography, The Women's Circle is a practical and inspiring guide to hosting circles of your own. Including the history of circles, the importance of gathering, and steps for hosting 35 different rituals with the women in your life – a bridal blessing, mamahood blessing, memorial circle, new love circle, grief circle, sun circles, moon circles and circles to honour the change of season.Seeking to revive, reclaim and remember the tradition of the women's circle, The Women's Circle will bring back to life this ancient feminine practice illustrating the benefits, healing, and magik that occurs when women gather. This is an opportunity for the reader to call in their community, gather and connect. Never has there been a more important time to rediscover the power of women’s circles.

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Book SynopsisBiohack Like a Woman, written by health coach and biohacker Aggie Lal, is a revolutionary approach to weight loss and biohacking that's made by a woman for women ...We live in a world where women are bombarded with weight-loss information from every angle. However, most of that information is created by men that see shedding pounds from a male perspective ...They don't take into account the most important variable to us women ... our Infradian Rhythm.Enter Biohack Like a Woman-a tailor-made way for you to lose all the weight you desire ... Not by counting calories ... but by biohacking your Infradian Rhythm (otherwise known as your 28-day cycle).As you probably know, our cycles regulate our hormones and hormones regulate our hunger, fat burning, energy levels, sleep quality, and mood. When we go on restrictive diets or bust our asses in the gym without being mindful of our hormones, we are going against our own body's rhythm.This is not a rec

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Hormonal birth control is harmful to women’s brains, mitochondria, fertility and health! Dr. Jolene Brighten’s groundbreaking protocol guides you in understanding natural ways to address your hormone symptoms and how to safely transition off of birth control.” — DAVE ASPREY “Dr. Jolene Brighten is my go to expert for anything related to women’s hormones! Beyond the Pill provides insight and much needed solutions to common issues women on hormonal birth control face. I highly recommend reading this book if you’re on birth control or considering starting.” — IZABELLA WENTZ, PharmD, FASCP, Pharmacist and author of Hashimoto’s Protocol Life after birth control does not need to be complete hormonal hell of feeling exhausted, breaking out, gaining weight uncontrollably, or losing your libido for good. Dr. Brighten gives you the exact, easy to follow steps to recover your body, reclaim your hormones and get back to your normal. — JJ VIRGIN “Whether you’re on the pill, recently off of it, or off of it for many years, the tools and information in this book will guide you through transforming your health, step by step. This is now the go-to resource that women will use to take back their hormonal health.” — DIANE SANFILIPPO, Certified Nutrition Consultant and New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo, The 21-Day Sugar Detox, and Keto Quick Start “Dr. Brighten’s comprehensive patient guide details the long term side effects and consequences that come with popping that daily pill. I highly recommend you read Beyond the Pill if you’re considering starting birth control or have already been prescribed it.” — KELLY BROGAN, MD “Groundbreaking solutions for the common hormonal struggles women face both on and off birth control. [Dr. Brighten’s] words are uplifting, inspiring and empower women to honor their body...a must read book to help take control of your hormones naturally.” — AMY MEDLING, Founder of PCOS Diva and author of Healing PCOS “This is the book I wish I had 5 years ago when I was contemplating coming off birth control. Dr. Brighten’s signature blend of smart, savvy advice plus a dash of sass is the answer to your question, ‘What is there for me beyond the pill?’” — STEPH GAUDREAU “This detailed work unpacks the problems with hormonal birth control and gives women real and actionable ways to help their bodies recover and thrive!” — KATIE WELLS, Founder of WellnessMama.com “Beyond the Pill is an extraordinary 30 day program for your period, mood, fertility and missing libido. Dr. Jolene Brighten is leading the way in women’s medicine with her innovative approach to hormones and getting off of birth control. This is a must read for every woman!” — DANA TRENTINI, MA, EdM “Beyond the Pill is THE book to detail the impact of hormonal birth control on women. Every woman must read this if and when she uses birth control. The consequences are too great if not read. Protect your future child - and your own health. Read this book!” — DR. BEN LYNCH, bestselling author of Dirty Genes “If you or a loved one has taken oral contraceptives, please read Beyond the Pill immediately. Dr. Brighten has singlehandedly created awareness of the profound effects contraceptives can have on your health.” — DR. ALAN CHRISTIANSON, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet and The Metabolism Reset Diet “Beyond the Pill is a book every mother should gift her daughter, for every daughter to read and pass it on to another woman. Even though the unravelling side effects of birth control are troubling, the book empowers with protocols to naturally regain our womanhood, and periods.” — MAGDALENA WSZELAKI, Author of Cooking for Hormone Balance and founder of www.HormonesBalance.com “As a PCOS advocate, I highly recommend Beyond the Pill if you’re considering taking birth control or transitioning off. Dr. Brighten has provided the most comprehensive patient guide regarding birth control. Before you start, continue, or stop birth control you need to read this book.” — DR. FIONA MCCULLOCH, Bestselling author of 8 Steps to Reverse PCOS “Dr. Brighten’s book Beyond the Pill is a beacon of hope for every woman searching for a way off hormonal birth control. Written by a doctor who really knows her stuff, it’s a must-read in this important time of change for women’s health.” — DR. LARA BRIDEN, Bestselling author of Period Repair Manual “An innovative approach to women’s hormone health! You do not need to depend on hormonal birth control to optimize your hormones. You can begin to transform your hormones and live a better life with the protocols in Beyond the Pill.” — AMY MYERS MD, Author of the New York Times bestsellers The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection “As a functional medicine practitioner, I have seen the havoc birth control pills can wreak on a women’s health. Dr. Brighten steps up with this stellar, practical guide and takes the guesswork out by delivering an easy to follow 30 day protocol to start reclaiming your health.” — DR. WILL COLE, Leading functional medicine expert and author of Ketotarian

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Book SynopsisDo you often feel overwhelmed, and in a daily battle to keep up? That you rarely get on top of your to-do list, and at times feel out of control and unable to cope? If so, you may be experiencing the first signs of Rushing Woman's Syndrome...Never before have women been in such a hurry to do so many things and be there for so many people. The pace of modern life has drastically increased - but even though our minds can go faster and technology allows us to get more done, our bodies still have cavewoman-like biology - which means they cannot respond healthily to the new and constant pressures we experience. In this book, nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver explains how a stressful, fast-paced lifestyle can have dangerous effects on all areas of a woman's health, including: - Nervous system - how an imbalanced nervous system may be causing you to gain weight and disrupting your sleep - Adrenal glands - why adrenal fatigue may be making you feel tired but wired - Reproductive system - how your daily stresses may be affecting your menstrual cycle or fertility - Digestive system - why stress could be at the heart of your bloating, cravings or unpredictable appetite - Emotions - how your emotional landscape holds the key to leading a fulfilling life without the need to rush Inspired by Dr Libby's clinical experiences and her empathy for women and the many roles they now juggle, this book offers real solutions to restore your health, so that you can stay both productive and healthy.

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Book SynopsisThe difference that being female makes to the diagnosis, life and experiences of an autistic person is hugely significant. In this widely expanded second edition, Sarah Hendrickx combines the latest research with personal stories from girls and women on the autism spectrum to present a picture of their feelings, thoughts and experiences at each stage of their lives.Outlining the likely impact will be for autistic women and girls throughout their lifespan, Hendrickx surveys everything from diagnosis, childhood, education, adolescence, friendships and sexuality, to employment, pregnancy, parenting, and aging.With up-to-date content on masking, diagnosis later in life, and a new focus on trans and non-binary voices, as well as a deeper dive into specific health and wellbeing implications including menopause, PCOS, Hypermobility/Ehlers-Danlos, autistic burnout, and alexithymia, this is an invaluable companion for professionals, as well as a guiding light for autistic women to understand and interpret their own experience in context.Trade ReviewSarah's brilliant first edition was life changing for me and (like so many others) led to an unexpected late diagnosis. This much-needed revision brings her work right up to date packed with meticulous research, significant developments and powerful anecdotal experiences from the autistic female perspective. Sarah's writing is captivating and utterly relatable, no doubt about it - this is THE essential guide to what we currently know about autism in girls and women. -- Steph Jones MNCPS, author of The Autistic Survival Guide to TherapyA deeply important book. Informative, comforting and, frankly, revolutionary. Sarah has done a remarkable job helping autistic women understand themselves in a world that rarely includes them. If you've been diagnosed autistic, suspect you're autistic, or love someone who's autistic, Women & Girls is a classic for a reason. -- Marian Schembari, author of A Little Less Broken

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Book SynopsisKNOWN AFFECTIONATELY AS THE “LITTLE BLUE BOOK,” THIS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TAUGHT MILLIONS HOW TO OVERCOME ILLNESS AND DIS-EASE WITH THE POWER OF AFFIRMATIONS. THIS CLASSIC SELF-HEALING BOOK WAS EXPANDED INTO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE THAT HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION COPIES. Heal Your Body is a step-by-step guidebook for healing yourself. Just look up your specific health challenge and you will find the probable cause for this health issue and the information you need to overcome it by creating a new thought pattern using positive affirmations.Louise Hay was a bestselling author and pioneer in the self-help field. Her key message was: If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed. Louise Hay had a great deal of experience and firsthand information to share about healing—including how she cured herself after having been diagnosed with cancer. People from all over the world have read Heal Your Body and have found it to be an indispensable reference. Here are some typical comments: “I love this book. I carry it around in my purse, refer to it constantly, and share it with my friends.” “HEAL YOUR BODY seems divinely inspired.” “Thank you for writing HEAL YOUR BODY. It changed my ideas about diseases. As I am a doctor, it also changed the way I look at people.” Chapters in Heal Your Body Include: ·         The Point of Power Is in the Present Moment ·         Mental Equivalents ·         Replacing Old Patterns ·         Healing Affirmations ·         Spinal Misalignments ·         Further Comments ·         Loving Treatment “I suggest that you make a list of every ailment you’ve ever had and look up the mental causes. You’ll discover a pattern that will show you a lot about yourself. Select a few of the affirmations and do them for a month. This will help eliminate old patterns that you’ve been carrying for a long time.When we can truly live from the loving space of the heart, approving of ourselves and trusting the Divine Power to provide for us, then peace and joy will fill our lives, and illness and uncomfortable experiences will cease to be in our experience. Our goal is to live happy, healthy lives, enjoying our own company. Love dissolves anger, love releases resentment, love dissipates fear, and love creates safety. When you can come from a space of totally loving yourself, then everything in your life must flow with ease, harmony, health, prosperity, and joy. Love yourself as much as you can, and all of life will mirror this love back to you.”Life loves you, and so do I, — Louise HayTrade ReviewAbout Louise: Her teachings of positive-thinking and powerful life-enhancing affirmations have helped millions of people to improve their lives and have made her a legend in her own lifetime. Kindred Spirit Magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWise Power is a radical revisioning of menopause as an awakening to the kind of power we need today, for the sake of the world. - Lynne Twist, global visionary, co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance and bestselling author It’s more than time that women began having new conversations about menopause, telling each other stories about beginnings, not endings. Wise Power is a rich, inspiring and practical guide to navigating this time of bone-deep metamorphosis – a thoughtfully crafted map charting the new opportunities ushered in by this profound initiatory experience. - Sharon Blackie, author of 'Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life' Fizzing with potent wisdom. This is the book on the menopause I’ve been waiting for: straight talking, courageous, initiatory and wise, wise, wise. - Lucy H. Pearce, author of 'Moon Time', 'Burning Woman' and 'Medicine Woman' At once tender and intimate, fierce and clear-eyed, Wise Power is a bounty of rich observations and story-telling that leads us through the labyrinth of menopause: that is, the years of perimenopause through to postmenopause. With robust truth telling, loving kindness and embodied wisdom, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer have brought forth a map of menopause that is fresh, original and revolutionary. If you’re up for a deep dive into the power inherent in the menopause transition and keen to take charge of your bumpy journey to mature self-knowledge, Wise Power is your book. - Jane Bennett, creator of Celebration Day for Girls and co-author of 'About Bloody Time'Reading the book Wise Power is an experience of feeling deeply seen, affirmed and honoured. As the authors, with breathtaking clarity, both practically and spiritually, guide us through the phases of the menopause transition, we are drawn back into an intimacy with the unfathomable rhythms that move us. An antidote to dusty hand-me-down ignorance, this book offers us a profound framework for reclaiming menopause as a spiritual death/rebirth initiation, as well as generous guidance for how to navigate each phase of the process. - Chameli Gad Ardagh, founder of AwakeningWomen.comThis book is essential. Finally a map and a guide for one of life’s greatest initiations and greatest confusions for women. No longer shrouded in shadow, the path becomes one of courage and beauty, letting go and allowing. Instead of holding on to what we know, we are shown how to understand a level of spiritual emergence that can and should transform our lives into expressions of personal sovereignty and authority. What a blessing of a book. - Clare Dubois, founder of Treesisters (treesisters.org) This is a magnificent book, possibly the one we’ve all been waiting for. For so many of us the only stories about menopause have been negative. Wise Power tells the real story: why we “suffer” and what to do about it. Woven through with many illuminating experiences, it reframes menopause, creating a new language and a map, offering a deeper understanding of the spiritual and psychological transformation that’s happening. - Jane Hardwicke Collings, Women’s Mysteries teacher and founder of the School of Shamanic WomancraftMy menopause has been a deep, challenging and yet wonderful journey for me, my husband and our relationship; my “menopausal bend” as I call it. This book is a radical, liberating reframing of menopause that will support you in the transformative alchemy of this era of your life, or of your woman’s life. Alexandra and Sjanie bring wisdom and fierce humanity to whatever they touch, including this fiery topic which is, at last, beginning to be acknowledged as the powerful and demanding rite of passage that it is. - Susannah Darling Khan, author and co-founder of Movement MedicineA compassionate and unflinching guide to the spiritual journey through menopause which Alexandra and Sjanie so rightly identify as the 'most creative and satisfying period of our lives'. - Lara Briden, author of 'Hormone Repair Manual: Every Woman’s Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40'Sjanie and Alexandra are women of power and have the deep heart wisdom to use it wisely for the good of all. Wise Power is a necessity if we are to evolve as a species, and the knowledge and experience contained in this book are surely a part of creating it. - Ya’Acov Darling Khan, Shaman, author and co-founder of Movement Medicine Wise Power reveals menopause as a time of awakening and spiritual activation. Like an elder sister, Wise Power guides us through the five stages of the menopausal initiation so that we may celebrate our well-earned wisdom and timeless beauty. - Tami Lynn Kent, author of 'Wild Feminine', 'Wild Creative' and 'Mothering from Your Center'In Wise Power, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer invite perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women into a space of wisdom, empathy, rich stories, community and pragmatic resources. Thus equipped, we find ourselves more enriched, soothed, inspired and aligned with the Good Mystery that is Life. - Dr Claudia Welch, author of 'Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life'This book is a gift that takes you to a much-needed menopause pulpit where – if you’re open and brave enough not to believe the cultural narrative that demonizes menopause – you’ll find a transformational path to menopause awaits and that this is truly a time of great awakening. As I read this book, I found myself cheering “Yes! Yes! Yes!”, thrilled to see the importance of rest and related topics stressed throughout, and convinced that the menopause “medicine” you will discover is exactly what is needed right now. When this wise power is known and embodied, your life, and the world, will change for the better. - Karen Brody, author of 'Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation' Wise Power is essential medicine for this time. As I read it, every cell in my body, down to my marrow, said “Yes!” The beauty of this book is that it speaks to healing the deeply ingrained and implicit biases of the patriarchal cultures that so many of us were raised within. And also to healing the violence of ageism, which is particularly acute for women. Simultaneously, it lifts up the lived experience of power, creativity and wisdom that elder women are invited to own; the power and creativity that has in the past led people through catastrophic situations – both environmental and social. Now, as we face a confluence of emergencies that threaten the very future of our species, it’s vital that we do the inner work this book invites us to. We may then fully own the power, insight and wisdom that nature has gifted to us, to step boldly and purposefully into the callings of this time. - Nina Simons, co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer, Bioneers, and author of 'Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership' Wise Power is an initiation into the profound power and wisdom of menopause. This book is incredibly timely and I have no doubt it will completely shift our view of menopause, which has traditionally been seen as an affliction we must simply suffer through. It is the handbook needed to rewrite the story of menopause, and I truly believe that if you follow the guidance offered within its pages, you will experience immense benefits. - Nicole Jardim, author of 'Fix Your Period'Dreading or struggling with menopause? Wise Power embraces the richness of this phase that so many experience as challenging. Brought to life with women’s stories, it offers a clear map of the territory with practical suggestions for navigating your way through. I found so much that resonated with my own experience and revelled in Wise Power’s reclaiming and celebrating this potent time. - Kim McCabe, founder of Rites for Girls CIC and author of 'From Daughter to Woman'This is a timely self-help book that breaks the taboos and makes menopause part of a wider conversation. - The Lady magazineWise Power is packed full of accessible practical tools and techniques to help you on this important phase of life. A spiritual new take on this impactable stage of life. - OM Yoga MagazineEven though menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, it can feel daunting and overwhelming. Understanding your body is the best way to navigate this phase and a new book, Wise Power… by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, is all about redefining menopause as a sacred rite of passage that can awaken greater power and wisdom. - Spirit & DestinyAt long last, a wise and timely book that will forever change your view of the menopause as a moment of positive transformation, and not an embarrassment to be denied or medicated. Women of every age: get hold of a copy of Wise Power and embrace its central message that the change is a change for the better, when you finally discover yourself, and all your vast potential, and truly hit your stride. - Lynne McTaggart, internationally bestselling author of The Power of Eight, The Field, The Intention Experiment and The Bond

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Book Synopsis''This book is a godsend! Full of warm, wise advice that really works.'' - Lorraine Kelly ''Such a treasure trove of life friendly tips'' Melissa Hemsley ''Liz is a real inspiration - we can all learn so much from her personal journey to optimise our health as we age'' Dr Louise NewsonLive Better: Feel Better: Age Better.In A Better Second Half, Liz Earle shows us how to future-proof our health in midlife and beyond using evidence-based techniques, ideas and wisdom accumulated over her years of experience in the wellbeing arena.We all know that midlife women are often hit the hardest of all health-wise, sandwiched between bringing up our families, juggling work and caring for ailing parents, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves. But whatever stage or age you are there is hope and many ways to take back control of your health - physical, mental and emotional - and make yourself a priority ra

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Book SynopsisPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder worldwide, affecting at least 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). It is the number one cause of infertility. Alarmingly, 3 in 4 of those with PCOS remain undiagnosed because of the complex nature of the condition. This practical guide will show you how to successfully manage your condition using proven lifestyle approaches alongside western medicine. With over 35 years' of clinical experience, Dr Nitu Bajekal, AKA 'the 'Plant-Based Gynae,' breaks through misinformation, providing clarity and support to help you tackle your symptoms - from irregular periods to acne and anxiety. The book features an easy-to-follow 21-day plan for hormonal health along with plant-based recipes and illuminating case histories.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The PCOS pandemic; Part 1: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS); Part 2: Making informed health choices - the six pillars of lifestyle medicine including nutrition, stress management, sleep and exercise; Part 3: Managing PCOS Symptoms; Part 4: A 21-day PCOS Programme including 30+ plant-based recipes from the Bajekal kitchen

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Book SynopsisOffering safe and practical nutritional and healthcare advice this book is vital for all women wishing to overcome the pain of endometriosis.Endometriosis is the condition in which the lining of the womb grows on other organs outside of the uterus, frequently causing intolerable pain. In some cases it may lead to problems conceiving or infertility. However, there is relief for this condition as Dian Shepperson Mills illustrates in this book.Endometriosis is a detailed, insightful look at a disease which affects approximately one in ten women worldwide. Drawing upon years of research, Dian Mills and Michael Vernon show how the right diet can provide the key to optimum health in overcoming endometriosis.This book contains:An explanation of how endometriosis affects the body and advice on how to cope with it.An account of the key role played by nutritious and healthy food.Information on foods that are harmful and foods with healing qualities.Delicious recipes and practical menu suggestio

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Book SynopsisA trailblazing guide to menopause, filled with nourishing wisdom and practical advice to help you harness the transformative power of the menopause and thrive in your life.It's time to redefine menopause. This pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health crisis that is ‘suffered from’ or ‘coped with’, and misinformation and myths around menopause can leave you feeling ignored and misunderstood.Wise Power is the radical new story of menopause – illuminating its power and potential. Pioneers of the menstruality revolution and the founders of Red School, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer explain how to embrace menopause as a sacred rite of passage, an initiation that grows your authority, steeps you in purpose and awakens you to great power and wisdom. They show you how to:· prepare for menopause through each life stage, from menarche to your final menstrual cycles· make sense of what you’re experiencing during perimenopause· recognize and accept when you enter menopause, and trust that a meaningful process is at work· navigate the five phases of menopause and receive their unique gifts· embrace the rhythms of your postmenopause life, unlock your true potential and step onto your path of power and leadershipWritten with humour, fierce tenderness and practicality, Wise Power restores the dignity of menopause, guiding you home to yourself – to a sense of belonging.

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Book SynopsisA clarion call about the dangers of medicine for women, as well as a manual for how women can get the right care for their bodies.Sex Matters tackles one of the most urgent, yet unspoken issues facing women's health care today: all models of medical research and practice are based on male-centric models that ignore the unique biological and emotional differences between men and women - an omission that endangers women's lives. The facts surrounding how male-centric medicine impacts women's health every day are chilling: in the ER, women are more likely to receive a psychiatric diagnosis with regard to opioid use, while men are more likely to be referred for detoxification; the more vocal women become about their pain, the more likely their providers are to prescribe either inadequate or inappropriate pain relief medication; women often present with nontraditional symptoms of stroke, which causes delays in recognition by both them and their health professionals; and a government accountability study found that 80% of drugs that are withdrawn from the market are due to side effects that happen to women (a result of testing drugs mostly on men).Leading expert on sex and gender medicine Dr Alyson McGregor focuses on the key areas where these differences are most potentially harmful, addressing:· Cardiac and stroke diagnosis and treatment in women; · Prescription and dosing of pharmaceuticals;· Subjective evaluation of women's symptoms; · Pain and pain management;· Hormones and female biochemistry (including prescribed hormones); · How economic status, race, and gender identity are additional critical factors.Not only does Dr McGregor explore these disparities in depth, she shares clear, practical suggestions for what we can do. A work of riveting expose, revelatory insights into the medical establishment and actionable guidance for putting this information to use, Sex Matters is an empowering roadmap for reinventing modern medicine - and for self-care.(P)2020 Hachette AudioTrade ReviewI have worked with Dr Alyson McGregor as a national leader in the area of sex and gender in medicine and healthcare--I commend her on this book. * C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, Director, Barbara Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai *Alyson McGregor is a persuasive and intelligent advocate for the unique health care needs of women. The two sexes are significantly different in all the tissues of the body--even to the way the same genes are expressed. An expert in emergency medical care, her deep and informed knowledge of the way disease presents itself in women ensures their prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment. She is a powerful force in gender-specific health care. * Marianne J. Legato, MD, PhD (hon. c.), FACP, Emerita Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University *Sex Matters is highly learned, readable, and inspiring. A call to action-we learn exactly how women are understudied and misdiagnosed. We must all insist that medical schools and funding agencies do better. We must all support research in sex and gender medicine so that ultimately your doctor can do right by you! * Londa Schiebinger, professor of History of Science, Stanford University, and Director of Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment *Well-researched, riveting, and insightful, Sex Matters is a triumph for women's health. Dr. McGregor exposes the gender, racial, and economic biases in medicine and puts the spotlight back where it belongs--on the needs of individual patients. * Wendy S. Klein, MD, MACP, Medical Director, Health Brigade and co-founder, VCU Institute for Women’s Health *Enraging and clearly written, this book is a must-read for all women, who have to deal with ourbiased medical system. A call to arms for those who always suspected that women's pain and symptoms were dismissed and minimized, it also provides practical suggestions for getting better care. * Maia Szalavitz, New York Times bestselling author of Unbroken Brain *From the frontlines of the medical establishment, McGregor offers a bold indictment of a status quo that's failing women. Ultimately hopeful, Sex Matters combines actionable advice for individual patients navigating a health care system built for men with an urgent call for revolutionary collective change. * Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick *I learned so much from this new book. I am grateful to Dr. McGregor for her insight and wisdom. We need to spread the word: sex differences are about much more than ovaries and testicles! * Leonard Sax MD PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences *Artfully relayed through storytelling, Dr. McGregor brings several familiar stories from the emergency department to your living room, showcasing the many ways men and women are different and why each requires tailored medical care. Her personal experiences of a tortuous path of advocacy are the foundation of action steps to help readers to take charge of their own health and change the future of medicine * Basmah Safdar, Associate Professor, Yale University, Sex and Gender Medicine Expert *Sex Matters is highly learned, readable, and inspiring. A call to action-we learn exactly how women are understudied and misdiagnosed. We must all insist that medical schools and funding agencies do better. We must all support research in sex and gender medicine so that ultimately your doctor can do right by you! * Londa Schiebinger, professor of History of Science, Stanford University, and Director of Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment *This book is addictive! You will not be able to put it down until you have read it from cover to cover and then want start all over again. The sheer wealth of information is an eye opener for the intelligent lay person and a great source of up to date information for health care workers * Marek Glezerman, MD, Immediate Past -President, International Society for Gender Medicine *Dr. Alyson McGregor sounds the alarm for the state of women's health in this country. Her excellent, evidence-based book reveals that women's health is still in its infancy and needs significant research to ensure that women are receiving the best possible medical care. The fact that most drugs that were approved in this country did not even have enough women included in the studies that got them approved to know if the effects in women were the same as in men is just one of many concerning findings. Her book shows that there is much work to do in this area (much more even more than we thought) and that we can count on this call to action to spur us onward! This book will be appreciated by medical and lay people alike given its excellent readability. I am thrilled that this book is out there to provide benchmarks and goals so that we can ultimately transform women's health * Judy Regensteiner, MD, Director of the Center for Women’s Health Research at the University of Colorado *Dr. McGregor makes a clear and compelling case that women, particularly women of color, in the United States time after time receive inadequate or even harmful medical care. Dr. McGregor also explains how cultural stereotypes about women are frequently used by physicians to justify a dismissive approach to women's symptoms even when these symptoms herald conditions with potentially dire outcomes. Taking it one step further, Dr. McGregor provides the reader with suggestions on how to cut through a physician's ability to dismiss her symptoms, encouraging her to find another provider if necessary. * Molly Carnes, MD. *I have worked with Dr. Alyson McGregor as a national leader in the area of sex and gender in medicine and healthcare-I commend her on this book * C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, Director, Barbara Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai *[McGregor's] book is unashamedly activist; a how-to guide for obtaining better treatment... the core content is hair-raising and potentially life-saving * The Times *Picking up the hardback book, one could be tempted to ask, "how bad could it really be?" Within a chapter, the answer is clear: much worse than you ever imagined * Irish Independent *Her seminal work on the urgency of acknowledging sex differences comes at a time when political leaders across the globe are being compelled to state that sex does not exist * The Critic *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Aviva Romm is an extraordinary clinician and teacher, and Hormone Intelligence is the indispensable guide to healing the hormonal challenges that may come at any point in a woman's life cycle. This always inspiring and encouraging book will give you the tools and knowledge you need to feel more at home in your body, to reconnect with your own innate wisdom, and to create practical programs that work -- programs that can change your life." — James S. Gordon, M.D. Author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing and Former Chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy "Hormone Intelligence is the most comprehensive book about women's health that I've ever read. It's a must-read for women of all ages, whether they're trying to get a better understanding of their period, or dealing with something like endometriosis or PCOS. With super pragmatic tips and actionable, science-backed advice, Dr. Romm empowers women to work with their bodies and feel good in a way that's been denied to them for far too long. This is my new go-to gift for all of the beautiful women in my life." — Liz Moody, host of the Healthier Together podcast and best-selling author of Healthier Together "This is the bible for women’s health. this is the book about women’s hormones. it is absolutely an amazing book it is a triumph. the level of detail is incredible and I am strongly recommending this. go right now and order your copy and let’s do this." — Will Bulsiewicz MD MSCI (Dr B) "My dear friend just came out with her latest book. A book that every woman must read, and ladies if you don’t think you need it, you’ll need it one day. This is such a goldmine of information or resources." — Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Every woman can benefit from Dr Aviva's wisdom and this amazing book" — Tara Foley "Aviva Romm's Hormone Intelligence is a rally cry to reimagine the fundamental nature of medicine, to deepen into the science, while also leading from a place of honesty, empathy, and equality." — Jonathan Fields, The Good Life Project "Guys, girls, everyone, this is the most important book for women’s health everywhere." — The Faria "So grateful for this woman and this book. Hormone Intelligence is a groundbreaking book by Dr Aviva Romm that connects the many societal, nutritional, environmental, and interpersonal influencers that impact our hormones every day." — Ricki Lake Hormone Intelligence is a combination of trusted doctor, knowledgeable scientist, and empathetic best friend - all rolled up into one powerhouse resource. And that should come as no surprise, because that’s exactly who Aviva Romm is! Every person interested in women’s health needs this on their shelf. — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASGE, Integrative Gastroenterologist and Author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure

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Book SynopsisWhether you are pregnant, trying to conceive, recovering from childbirth, or raising children, this newly updated classic will help you tap into your feminine energy while exploring a creative holistic approach to women’s health.Tami Lynn Kent, women’s health physical therapist, acclaimed author, and founder of Holistic Pelvic Care, applies her groundbreaking approach to women’s health to the journey of motherhood with this easy-to-follow and warm-hearted guide. Discover the energy tools and gentle guidance to be used through the emotional and transformative process of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Revealing her own soul-filled journey from miscarriage to mothering her three sons into adulthood, Kent offers an intimate and comprehensive guide to accessing the energy medicine within the female body. Drawing on her work with thousands of women and the energy of the pelvic bowl, Kent teaches you how to navigate the wild path of motherhood with

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Book SynopsisFeatured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 LiveSelected as one of the Independent's 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parentsBirth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTERA powerful read, whether you're pregnant or not' IndependentFinally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency.From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth.Praise for Give Birth Like a FeministI feel so lucky to have read Milli's book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth' Ella Mills, author of Deliciously EllaTrade Review‘I feel so lucky to have read Milli’s book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth’ Ella Mills, author of Deliciously Ella ‘Milli is a compassionate and passionate writer who puts women squarely at the heart of her endeavours.’ Emma Barnett, Woman’s Hour ‘A powerful read whether you’re pregnant or not’ Independent ‘A much-needed, brilliant, reassuring, pioneering, kick-ass book that all women – especially mothers – should read!’ Emma Jane Unsworth ‘Milli Hill is one of our very favourite birth writers. Birth has been overlooked by feminists for too long, in spite of the injustices happening in the labour ward. This book is a rallying cry for women everywhere to take charge of their births and recognise their own autonomy at this pivotal moment in their lives. Everyone should read it and look at the experience of childbirth through a feminist lens.’ Ricki Lake, Producer and Abby Epstein, Director: The Business of Being Born ‘Whether a person is considering giving birth or not, Milli Hill's exploration of childbirth as a central feminist issue is a must-read. I loved this book!’ Soraya Chemaly ‘Everyone should read this awesome book! The world has changed and Milli Hill connects the dots in a way that can change minds and improve outcomes.’ Tina Cassidy ‘Finally. Someone brave enough to say the words “feminist” and “birth” in the same sentence in a book that is not an academic polemic.’ Hannah Dahlen ‘In case anyone is uncertain about what you’re “allowed” to do when giving birth, Hill spells it out: stop asking for permission, recognize that your experience matters – quite a bit – and demand respect.’ Jennifer Block, journalist and author of Pushed and Everything Below the Waist

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Book SynopsisA practical workbook from the New York Times-bestselling author of Come As You Are that will radically transform your sex life. In Come As You Are, sex educator Dr Emily Nagoski revealed the true story behind female sexuality, uncovering the little-known science of what makes us tick and, more importantly, how and why. Now, in The Come As You Are Workbook, she offers practical tips and techniques that will help women to have the mind-blowing sex that they deserve (and that men have been having all along). This collection of worksheets, journaling prompts, illustrations, and diagrams is an engaging companion for anyone who wants to further their understanding of their own bodies and sexuality. Trade ReviewPraise for Come As You Are: ’Nagoski’s book deserves plaudits for the rare achievement of merging pop science and the sexual self-help genre in prose that’s not insufferably twee … [Come As You Are] offers up hard facts on the science of arousal and desire in a friendly and accessible way.’ * The Guardian (UK) *Praise for Come As You Are: ‘This is the best book I have ever read about sexual desire and why some couples just stop having sex, and what they can do about it. Come As You Are is an absolutely necessary guide for all couples who want to understand the ups and downs in their own sex life. It is a must read!’ -- John Gottman, PhD, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage WorkPraise for Come As You Are: ‘Emily Nagoski has written one of the most important books about sex any woman (or anybody else) could ever pick up, full of insights that are both fascinating and deeply useful. Synthesising new research and theory about sexuality with old-school sex-positive information of the sort you didn’t learn in sex ed (unless, perhaps, you are a Unitarian, or Scandinavian, or lucky enough to be in Dr. Nagoski’s class), I guarantee Come As You Are will open minds and change lives.’ -- Carol Queen, PhD, Founding director, Center for Sex & Culture

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Book SynopsisIs your sex life amazing? Probably not, if you're like most women. In fact, 'amazing' isn't even close to how you've ever experienced sex-but it isn't your fault. You can thank Hollywood's portrayals and society's silence for your crappy sex life. Rarely do we learn what truly makes sex great for women, why understanding anatomy matters, or how our pleasure is not just important but vital. In You Are Not Broken, Dr. Kelly Casperson offers a unique perspective as a urologist, coach, and fellow woman wondering, when it comes to sex, 'Is this all there is?' Dr. Casperson explores how to adjust your mindset and provides an in-depth look at what makes women physiologically unique. Better sex creates a better relationship between you and your partner. With real-life stories, ideas for journaling, and tips to get the conversation going, this book is the sex empowerment secret weapon you really need to live the life you've always wanted.

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Book SynopsisThe midlife years are only the beginning - a transformational edit for your very best life. In 2019, Gail McNeill sold her cherished family home and moved to Portugal with just a few boxes of possessions. Soon after, the Covid pandemic enforced her isolation in a remote part of the world and sparked a cascade of introspection that led her to question every facet of her life, struggling to reconcile past choices with present reality. She started a journey of complete reinvention, from which she emerged physically, emotionally and spiritually transformed.   Now better known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as @fiftysister, Gail shares her story of midlife metamorphosis to guide you step by step along your own path to reinvention. Showing that it's never too late to transform your life, The Midlife Edit will show you how to build a cocoon nourished by dietary, lifestyle and spiritual insights from which you can emerge transformed

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Book SynopsisReclamation isn’t about taking back what was stolen and winning.It’s about owning what you’ve always had and ending the war inside. New York Times bestselling author and published natural health reclamation advocate Kelly Brogan MD is back to push the envelope of discourse on self-ownership, authenticity, and sovereignty. This time, she has a message for all women: you deserve to feel alive. Showcasing the reasons modern women are living hollow, unfulfilling, overwhelming, and complaint-filled lives, The Reclaimed Women resolves the gaslight that says, we should be enjoying the freedom hard-wrought by feminism, sexual liberation, and medication.  Women are lost, we’ve been duped, and we’ve abandoned our true nature in exchange for seeming empowerment.  Masterful at offering women the permission to

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Book SynopsisFrom trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge guide for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully. In an increasingly polarized world where trauma is often publicly renegotiated, our nervous systems are on high alert. From skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety to physical illnesses such as autoimmune diseases and digestive disorders, many women today find themselves living out of alignment with their bodies.Kimberly Johnson is a somatic practitioner, birth doula, and postpartum educator who specializes in helping women recover from all forms of trauma. In her work, she’s seen the same themes play out time and again. In a culture that prioritizes executive function and “mind over matter,” many women are suffering from deeply unresolved pain that causes mental and physical stagnation and illness.In Call of theTrade Review“Kimberly is a conduit for deep repair. She changed the course of my healing trajectory through her guidance. Her humanizing approach to trauma makes space for you to gently unpack your wounds and then apply life-changing tools at the dosage that feels right for you. She's brilliant and so is this book.” — Erica Chidi, Co-founder & CEO of LOOM “Kimberly Johnson is a fresh voice, tracking a deep sense of trust in the physicality of being human. Her directives emerge from an inner knowing that meets eye to eye with our current neuroscience. Call of The Wild is a practical guide for women searching to not only embody their inner jaguar as a source of resiliency but also empower their sense of agency in an emerging new world.” — Liz Koch, author of Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intelligence "Kimberly Ann Johnson creates real clarity around the difficult concepts of attachment, boundaries, trauma, and sex. An attuned guide, she makes sense of entanglements, reassuring our nervous systems that we have the tools we need to cut through confusion. Call of the Wild helps us repair and head home with a better understanding of how to be human." — Dr. Stan Tatkin, Wired for Love and We Do “Kimberly Johnson's book Call of the Wild is the manifesto of liberation women need at this very moment. She delivers her case for healing from trauma with such sincere passion you can feel her in the pages, and with inarguable, air-tight science. I've shared this book with every single woman I know. The world needs this important book.” — Bethany Saltman, author of Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment "Call of the Wild is a generous, comprehensive, and inclusive guide for resolving and healing trauma. This book is an experiential journey, on which Johnson prioritizes safety and personal sovereignty from the beginning, while inviting us to bravely explore new and powerful ways of relating to our bodies, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. It is a Masterclass on thriving in a human body." — Jessica Graham, Author of Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out "An enthralling trip through the human nervous system: how it came to be, how it goes astray, and how to get it back on track." — James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art “Kimberly Ann Johnson’s clear and inviting guide boldly points us toward the evolution of the field of somatics. Not only does she help each one of us recover from trauma but also to engage our vitality and awaken our sensual aliveness. This wise and accessible extension of Somatic Experiencing (SE) will no doubt shift popular understandings of psychology and trauma to include our bodies, nervous systems, and fundamental life force.” — Dr. Peter A. Levine, PhD, Founder of Somatic Experiencing and author of Waking the Tiger, In an Unspoken Voice, and Trauma and Memory "Call of the Wild is a massively needed, impeccably articulated, and stunningly approachable teaching on the intricate workings of our nervous systems and how to heal our trauma through our bodies—for good. Big concepts are made digestible. Delicate nuances are made approachable and meaningful. This book is a call to our health, wholeness, and embodiment through reincarnating our most innate and instinctual parts. A critical must-read guidebook for women, by a woman on trauma, sexuality, the nervous system and real sustainable healing." — Livia Shapiro MA. Author of The Somatic Therapy Workbook

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Book Synopsis 'Jennifer Makumbi is a genius storyteller.' Reni Eddo-Lodge An intoxicating mix of Ugandan folklore and modern feminism, from a multi-award-winning author As Kirabo enters her teens, questions begin to gnaw at her – questions which the adults in her life will do anything to ignore. Where is the mother she has never known? And why would she choose to leave her daughter behind? Inquisitive, headstrong, and unwilling to take no for an answer, Kirabo sets out to find the truth for herself. Her search will take her away from the safety of her prosperous Ugandan family, plunging her into a very different world of magic, tradition, and the haunting legend of 'The First Woman'. 'In Jennifer Makumbi, we have a giant of literature living among us.' Peter Kalu, Jhalak Prize Judge A SUNDAY TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY MAIL, BBC CULTURE & IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR Trade Review'The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi is the feminist coming-of-age story we've been waiting for. With the timeless quality of a story shared from lips to ears, this novel is a page-turner and a mind-blower.' Tayari Jones, author or An American Marriage‘Ugandan literature can boast of an international superstar in Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.’ Economist'The genius of this novel is in its subtlety: home truths about the treatment of women throughout history are hidden like gems within the utterly engaging tale of a single girl... So, I’m calling it now: The First Woman will soon be considered a coming-of-age classic. And rightly so.' Stylist'Makumbi balances heartbreak with humour… The novel is also a discourse on power (whether political, social or sexual), but executed with a beautifully light touch.' Daily Telegraph'A beautiful coming-of-age story...steeped in folklore and feminism, rebellion and longing.' Evening Standard'Fantastic... Packed with passion and drama — and in possession of sharp political elbows — The First Woman finally becomes a moving and resonant celebration of sisterhood.' Daily Mail'A novel bursting with resilience and warmth... Mixing the mythic and the modern, happily ignoring formal neatness to encompass Uganda's miscellaneousness, it's an enthralling achievement.' The Sunday Times'At turns rapturous and devastating... Makumbi's writing uplifts and inspires, evoking the grand tradition of folklore and stories passed down, one woman to the next.' Refinery29'Superb. An intoxicating tale that combines mythic and modern elements to make the headiest of feminist brews.' Irenosen Okojie, author of Nudibranch 'A powerful coming-of-age tale… Kirabo is a fantastic character – headstrong and curious – and the way Ugandan myths are woven through the story is mesmerising.' Good Housekeeping'Kirabo's odyssey makes for a riveting, exuberant novel, a coming-of-age like no other.' O, The Oprah Magazine, 'Best Books of 2020''Joyful and intimate... Makumbi revels in the female perspective of this unusual, richly detailed coming-of-age story.' Times Literary Supplement'Captivating, wise, humorous and tender: Makumbi has come back stronger than ever... A riveting read.' Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King'A lively, engaging read... Its energy derives from its considerable wit and the charm of its central character.' Guardian'The First Woman is a wonder... Clear, vivid, moving, powerful, and captivatingly unpredictable... With wry wisdom, great humour, and deep complexity, Makumbi has created a feminist coming-of-age classic for the ages.' Namwali Serpell, author of The Old Drift'Bursting with resilient humour, the novel is as engaging as it is informative.' The Times, 'Best Books of 2020''Makumbi's prose is irresistible and poignant, with remarkable wit, heart and charm... The First Woman rewards the reader with one of the most outstanding heroines.' New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe Menopause Diet'' is a comprehensive guide to nourishing your body during menopause, a time when hormonal changes can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and feel your best. This book offers delicious and easy-to-follow recipes that are specifically designed to help reset your body, blast body fat, and improve your overall health and well-being. The recipes are made with nutrient-rich ingredients that support hormonal balance and aid in weight loss. Covering information as well on the tricks for managing menopause symptoms, supplements, calcium, vitamins, gut health, bone health and helps women feel confident, energised, and in control of their weight. The do's and dont's on food, intermittent fast, gut and foods to avoid also addressing exercise and stress management as well as sleeping and mental health while going through menopause. Includes great photography, easy to follow recipes that are designed to fit in with meal planning for the family. Simple and practical information.

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Book SynopsisDespite the backlash against hormone replacement therapy, the depletion of natural hormones in the female body continues to be a problem for women at middle age and beyond. Remedying the problem has proved difficult for women and doctors who are unaware of, or reluctant to prescribe, bioidential hormonesthose that match identically the hormones made naturally in the human body. Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind Body Connection explains the vital link for women between hormones, mood, and wellness. It outlines the dramatic hormonal shifts that women undergo in the years before menopause, and presents an approach to combining bioidentical hormone therapy with nutrients to achieve mood balance during midlife and beyond. Phyllis Bronson explains the differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and offers vignettes of women who have used bioidentical hormones to help them deal with the changes that accompany natural hormone loss. This is a groundbreaking book forTrade ReviewFor many years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was standard practice for women with pre-menopausal symptoms. But HRT fell out of favor after studies showed that women on these drugs were developing decreased vascular function and slight increases in the incidence of breast cancer, stroke and dementia. According to “Moods, Emotions and Aging,” by Phyllis J. Bronson, a Colorado-based researcher who advises women with hormone-based mood disorders, this “set off a wave of misinformation.” Doctors began advising patients to stop HRT, and as a result, Bronson writes, “many women started feeling lousy without their hormones.” Bronson attributes HRT’s side effects to the fact that commonly prescribed hormones are synthetic. She argues that women would respond better to bioidentical hormones, which are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies. Such hormones, Bronson says, can improve a woman’s mood and sense of self without the negative consequences of synthetic versions. Bronson builds her case using her own story and those of the women she advises who have had success with bioidentical hormone therapy. She breaks down what happens to various hormones as women age, and how they can affect sexuality, emotional well-being and overall health, particularly age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. * The Instrumentalist *Dr. Bronson’s book will equip anyone facing the challenges of hormone deficiencies. Because she works with and writes about real people with serious mood and hormone imbalances, her readers may see themselves in the patient stories she tells and be inspired to take action to resolve their own health issues.... Another valuable facet of Dr. Bronson’s book is the discussions of how emotional issues can both provoke and be a result of hormone disarray. With the myriad of tools provided in this book, people who may have “lost” themselves emotionally may be able to find a pathway back. * Women's International Pharmacy *Geared for women over 50 years old, Moods, Emotions and Aging is a culmination of this “out-of-the-box” scientist’s discoveries about how to control moods through and after menopause.... Bronson’s scientific theories are based on her intimate knowledge of how women work. This book is not about finding “the fountain of youth” or anti-aging, she said, but rather it is about aging gracefully and without fear. Her techniques to achieve this goal are “a rational, soulful approach to how to work with the science” of biology. * Vail Daily *Not only does Dr. Bronson discuss diagnosis of hormonal disorders and the proper use of bioidentical hormones to treat them, she also adds in a missing dimension, the use of nutritional supplements to benefit brain chemistry.... The book should be required reading for any physician or health care professional thinking of starting a bioidentical hormone practice. -- Jeffrey Dach, MDMoods, Emotions, and Aging is a treasure trove of crucial information that will help women understand and choose the right hormone therapies for optimal health. -- Christian Northrup M.D.Real Women with real problems are getting real results and life changes with real hormones. Dr. Bronson is the “real” deal as she shares her guidance and experience with her readers. Her message emphasizes that the solution is not a magic elixir used by everyone but is an individualized approach developed by understanding and using the science of biochemistry. -- Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, Women's International PharmacyDr. Bronson cleverly integrates evolving biochemical research with clinical practice, illuminating the path to optimal hormonal balance, for women of all ages. -- Chris Martinez, MD, American Board of Emergency MedicineDr. Phyllis Bronson is a voice to listen to in the area of mood and hormones. A researcher, clinician and speaker on the subject for many years, she has distilled her world of experience into this well-written user-friendly book that will educate and inspire you. It's a must-read for any woman-- and the man who cares about her. -- Hyla Cass, MD, author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant HealthThe research which Phyllis and I pursued here, resulting in a significant finding, involved the spectroscopic study of natural progesterone and the synthetic version developed by pharmaceutical companies. The structural differences between the natural and synthetic progesterone have significant implications for women’s health. The work which Phyllis has done generally in the chemical and physiological effects of bioidentical hormones has received wide attention through her numerous lectures and publications. -- Dwight Smith, Ph.D., former chancellor of the University of DenverTable of ContentsPreface and Introduction 1: In Defense of Estrogen 2: The Truth about Progesterone 3: Mood Chemistry 4: The Connection between Body Type and Hormones 5: Weaving the Web. How hormones are central to the female psyche 6: Sexuality 7: Relationships 8: Diseases of Aging/Adventures in Aging Appendix: How to Use Bioidentical Hormones

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Book SynopsisIn this courageous and radical book, renowned yoga therapist and mother-of-three Uma Dinsmore-Tuli explores the sexual politics of yoga from the perspective that women’s spiritual transformation is the most potent revolutionary force. It includes: a comprehensive history section covering women’s contribution to (and exclusion from) traditional hatha yoga a Goddess-inspired section guiding a woman from her first period to postmenopause illuminating personal life stories and experiences from hundreds of women specially conceived, guided yoga nidra practices instructions for womb-friendly asana and pranayama practices, including restorative yoga, for every part of a woman’s life and menstrual cycle Intimate and scholarly, irreverent and inspiring, Yoni Shakti brings womb yoga, tantra and feminism together in an astonishingly powerful combination. This revised and updated edition includes a lengthy new preface with previously censored material. It includes recently uncovered information about abusive yoga teachers and organisations, and an updated decolonising bibliography. The chapter on Yoga Nidra and the ‘Note to Men, Transgender and Non-binary readers’ have been substantially edited to reflect developments since first publication.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A wonderful book'' Dr Chris van Tulleken, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ultra-Processed PeopleSleep better thanks to cherriesFix your brain fog with good fatsImprove your metabolism with brazil nutsWhen we talk about hormones, we so often think of them as a ''women''s issue''. But our hormones regulate everything from our sleep, to the way we eat, our stress response and our moods. In Hack Your Hormones Davinia Taylor, entrepreneur and biohacking pioneer, breaks down how best to optimise all of our hormones.Davinia gives symptom-led advice, backed up with the expertise of a doctor, on how lifestyle hacks and supplements can balance our cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine and more, even Vitamin D (yep, it''s a hormone). And the answers might be as close as your kitchen cupboards.This groundbreaking new book is full of si

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Book SynopsisBarb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations.Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism.Trade ReviewA friend once told me that getting an autism diagnosis in mid-life was like finding the Rosetta Stone to herself. This marvelously honest and historically important book will be that Rosetta Stone for many women on the spectrum who will recognize aspects of their own lived experience on every page. I am in awe of the practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement assembled here by these wise elders of their tribe. -- Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the History of NeurodiversitySpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism brings us the voice of spectrum women, adding multi-faceted layers of Autism knowledge previously unavailable to Professionals and lay people alike. Throughout the chapters the writers not only share their lives, but often bare the intimate recesses of their souls with the reader. This book marks a pivotal moment in the history of Autism - we now have a definitive resource on Autistic women available to us. -- Nelle Frances, author of the Ben and His Helmet series, Aspergerchild - Simply Explained and Sustainable Social SkillsSpectrum Women is a beautiful tapestry woven in wisdom, humour and hope. I found myself laughing out loud and quietly nodding with each resonating reflection of life within its pages. In a world of misinformation around autism, with these spectrum sisters, you are in good and safe hands. -- Rachael Lee Harris, Psychotherapist and author of Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism SpectrumSpectrum women have a voice that needs to be heard. They need people to understand the challenges they face in daily life, and to recognise their talents and many achievements. The coherent explanations and wise advice provided in this book are highly recommended for women with ASD, their families and clinicians. -- Tony Attwood, PhD, Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Queensland and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.For too many years, women on the spectrum have been pushed aside in terms of diagnosis, intervention and support. It took a long time before professionals finally understand and recognize the complexity and richness of the female profile of ASD. Spectrum Women's book is a breakthrough in many ways. First account and professionals combine their views and experience to provide rich and valuable information. I salute this initiative because this book will become a fundamental resource for the ASD community, families and professionals. -- Isabelle Hénault, Ph.D, Psychologist & Sexologist and author of Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through AdulthoodSpectrum Women more than fills a gap, it addresses the huge void and absence of critical information to best understand, support and develop meaningful relationships with autistic women. Written eloquently by women who have experienced first-hand the misconceptions, misinformation and lack of recognition of the unique characteristics and abilities of autistic women, Spectrum Women will become the voice and the essential work that will help to further advance the inclusion, acceptance and appreciation of so many individuals who have been marginalized for so many years. -- Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Brown University and author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFilling a yawning gap in the autism literature with a combination of lived experience and research, recognition of women on the autism spectrum comes of age. In addition to these pioneering authors bringing awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of females on the autism spectrum to new heights, this amazing contribution teaches everyone the beauty of human diversity. -- Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Internationally known educator, author, and presenter on issues related to the autism spectrumBy far this is the best book I have read about autistic females. As an autistic woman, wife and mother to a daughter on the spectrum, this book is such a treat. This book gives a sense of belonging, packed full of valuable information, honest insights and great advice, wrapped beautifully together with Dr Michelle Garnett's supporting views.The 15 autistic authors share their personal experiences, covering many aspects of life for fellow Spectrum Women from disclosure, sensory issues, communication, health, anxiety, self-care to relationships, parenthood and employment. It's the full package.Spectrum Women: Walking to the beat of Autism will help so many autistic women around the world and will be valuable information to partners, parents and professionals. Together this tribe of truly amazing women (my autism mentors) have written an absolutely brilliant masterpiece. You are my Dream Team, ladies. -- Anne Skov Jensen, autism advocate, public speaker and a proud spectrum sisterSpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is so much more than the average book about autism; it is a collection of works that addresses a significant gap in the publishing world. Informative, emotionally charged, and honest, the chapters guide the reader through a variety of experiences. Through multiple autistic voices and clearly defined summations that acknowledge and validate each writer's experiences from a clinician's understanding, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is a necessary read for professionals, families, and any woman who belongs within this amazing tribe. -- Rebecca Vine Foggo, BA Psych, MA Autism, Doctoral Researcher (Autism)Spectrum Women is a powerful resource to own. This book offers the previously unknown and untold experiences of a vast demographic of autistic women allowing other individuals on the spectrum, their parents, educators and anyone involved in wanting to learn more by understanding and sharing their unique perspectives and challenges. But most of all, this book allows people to realise that a diagnosis doesn't have to be and shouldn't be seen as doom and gloom. Allow these women to transport you into their minds and their hearts to gain a new perspective of knowledge. -- Nichole Conolly, Autistic Individual and Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, University of WollongongTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Finding Your Tribe, Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland). 2. Growing up on the Spectrum, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 3. Identity: A Beautiful Work in Progress, Artemisia (Planet Earth, Galaxy: Milky Way). 4. Diversity: Gender, Intersectionality and Feminism, Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom). 5. Personal Relationships, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 6. Socializing, Anxiety and Addictions, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 7. Personal Safety, Liane Holliday Willey (Michigan, USA). 8. A Real Parent, Samantha Craft (Olympia, Washington, USA). 9. Independence, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 10. Promoting Positive Employment, Jeanette Purkis (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia). 11. Our Sensory Worlds, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom), Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 12. Communication, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA). 13. Emotional Regulation, Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 14. Executive Functioning, Terri Mayne (Nottingham, England, United Kingdom), Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 15. General Health, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 16. Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 17. Considering Autistic Life and Mental Wellness, Dena Gassner (Long Island, New York, USA). 18. Self-Care, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA), Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 19. Intense Interests, Christine Jenkins (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) & Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 20. And Another Thing...

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Book SynopsisNEW UPDATED EDITIONThe book you can trust to support you at every stage of your treatment - and beyondThe Complete Guide to Breast Cancer combines the authors' experiences as patients and as doctors to provide a trusted and thorough source of information for you and your family. Designed to empower you during your breast cancer treatment, it covers:-Simple explanations of breast cancer treatments-Staying healthy during and after treatment-Coping with the emotional burden-Advice about sex and relationships-Dealing with the fear of recurrence-Living with secondary breast cancer-A new chapter on disability and breast cancerFilled with all the things the authors wished they'd known when they were diagnosed, and tips on how to cope with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and beyond, this is the essential book to guide you through your breast cancer diagnosis.''A much needed guide which is both humane an

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, bestselling author and brain expert Dr Daniel G. Amen offers insight on the unique characteristics and needs of the female brain and provides a practical, prescriptive programme specifically for women to help them thrive. In this breakthrough guide based on research from his clinical practice, Dr Amen addresses the issues women ask about the most including fertility, pregnancy, menopause, weight, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and relationships.By following Dr Daniel Amen''s advice and putting his twelve simple, one-hour exercises into practice you will be able to:* Harness the unique strengths of the female brain - including empathy, intuition, collaboration and self-control - and overcome its vulnerabilities - such as depression, perfectionism and the inability to let go of negative thoughts* Naturally balance the hormones that govern your energy, mood, relxataion, power, trust and lust and learn how to make your hormones work for you, instead oTrade ReviewA refreshing look at body and mind * The Sunday Times Style magazine *Highly recommended! * Yoga Magazine *I loved the practical exercises and found it a truly fascinating read. My grey matter feels seriously super-charged! * Zest *

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Book Synopsis'There are some fantastic books out there that men should read ... It really worked' Coleen Nolan, ITV's Loose Women Did you know that the clitoris has 8000 nerve endings, twice as many as the penis? Here is everything you've wondered about the female orgasm and how to make it happen. A witty, well-researched and revealing guide to giving your lover an orgasm every time. More than just foreplay, Ian Kerner argues that oral sex is the key to a great sex life for both partners. Short sections cover philosophy, technique, step-by-step instructions and detailed anatomical information, essential to both beginners and experienced lovers. 'It's time to close the sex gap and create a level playing field in the exchange of pleasure, and cunnilingus is far more than just a means for achieving this noble end; it's the cornerstone of a new sexual paradigm, one that exuberantly extols a shared experience of pleasure, intimacy, respect and contentment. It's also one of the greatest gifts of love a man can bestow upon a woman.' Ian KernerTrade ReviewThere are some fantastic books out there that men should read ... It really worked -- Coleen Nolan * ITV Loose Women *Before you give up on oral sex ... get yourself a copy of Ian Kerner's manifesto She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman and make sure your boyfriend reads it too ... It is a veritable paean to the art of good oral sex, packed with instructive sentences... I cannot recommend it highly enough -- Suzi Godson * The Times *Perhaps it's time we paid more than lip service to the idea of true sexual liberation, and perhaps She Comes First is just the sort of talking point we need to get us started -- Susanna Forrest * Guardian *Every man's must-read. Tell your guy to put down the remote and pick up She Comes First * Cosmopolitan *A practical, friendly, well-written guide for men who want to give better orgasms and the women who will be lining up to love them -- Cindy Chupack, Executive Producer * Sex and the City *Some women feel uncomfortable about oral sex. Others are Ian Kerner fans * The Times *An entire book written strictly for the pleasure of women by a man. Hallelujah! * Playgirl *If your man understands what's under the hood of a car better than the hood of a clitoris, this will enlighten him. -- Top Sante Health & Beauty * . *

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Book SynopsisIt''s all too common to hear new mums talk about ''baby brain'' and extreme fatigue. But what if it wasn''t the physical toll of giving birth, breastfeeding or chasing a toddler that was sapping your strength? What it if was something deeper? Dr. Oscar Serallach has spent his medical career witnessing women fail hormonally, nutritionally and emotionally to get back on their feet after having a baby. The true cause? A syndrome he calls postnatal depletion. THE POSTNATAL DEPLETION CURE is the first book to name the syndrome and to offer a practical programme to help mothers replenish their bodies after having a baby. The book includes a comprehensive guide to the nutrients women need to enhance organ function and balance hormones, along with advice on how to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine and get necessary rest, despite the demands of motherhood. Filled with prescriptive takeaways and many success stories, THE POSTNATAL DEPLETION

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate positive, practical guide to menopause.The Artists Way' of menopause' Sophie Fletcher, author of the bestselling Mindful Hypnobirthing, Mindful Mamma and Mindful MenopauseIt's time to re-frame menopause.Perimenopause can sometimes feel like the rug has been pulled from under our feet and this can leave us feeling disempowered and lost. Second Spring is a new kind of menopause book, bringing the radical notion that with small changes and a clear-eyed look at what's no longer serving you, you can reclaim your vitality and joy in life.Second Spring offers a new vision for menopause, mapping the psychological phases and showing how this period in your life can be a time of personal growth. Like your slightly sweary best friend, Kate Codrington guides you through managing physical challenges with lifestyle changes and understanding what might be causing them. Whether you choose a natural route, HRT or a combination of both, there's a wealth of self-care practices available hereTrade Review‘Frank, smart, friendly. As comprehensive as they come’ Independent ‘This is a wonderful book to accompany you through menopause’Alexandra Pope, Red School ‘Thank you Kate for bringing this beauty to us all, as you know, we need it!’Jane Hardwicke Collins, The School of Shamanic Womancraft ‘I finally have a book I can wholeheartedly recommend’Jane Bennett, Chalice Foundation "I love this book, we NEED this book . . . Thank the goddess for Kate who has offered up a new vision, a more inspiring and positive approach, anchored firmly in self-care, self-kindness and most importantly, self-power."Lisa Lister, author of Code Red, Love Your Lady Landscape and Witch ‘A wealth of guidance to navigate and celebrate the mind body and spirit aspects of the menopausal journey.’Tami Lynn Kent, author of Wild Feminine ‘I can think of dozens of women I want to send this book to!’Karen Brody, author of Daring to Rest ‘Lives will be changed via the research, stories and clear pathways that this book provides. I consider it a 'map to menopause' and I’m so excited it exists.’Claire Baker, author of 50 Things You Need to Know About Periods Kate's inside knowledge is a must-readHelen Rohlicek, School of Abdominal-Sacral Massage Thoughtful and reflective and yet at the same time celebratory and humorousSuzanne Yates, Well Mother ‘Kate Codrington’s guide knits individual experiences and sound advice into a rich patchwork telling of women’s varied transitions through menopause. It is hopeful, truthful and wise.’Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and author of Fat Is A Feminist Issue

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Book Synopsis'Limburg describes movingly her own struggles as a new mother and the pressure of society's expectations...Through such delicately intertwined experiences, Limburg quietly shouts for change.' Times Literary SupplementIt seemed to me that many of the moments when my autism had caused problems, or at least marked me out as different, were those moments when I had come up against some unspoken law about how a girl or a woman should be, and failed to meet it.An autism diagnosis in midlife enabled Joanne Limburg to finally make sense of why her emotional expression, social discomfort and presentation had always marked her as an outsider. Eager to discover other women who had been misunderstood in their time, she writes a series of wide-ranging letters to four 'weird sisters' from history, addressing topics including autistic parenting, social isolation, feminism, the movement for disability rights and the appalling punishments that have been meted out over centuries to those deemed to fall short of the norm. This heartfelt, deeply compassionate and wholly original work humanises women who have so often been dismissed for their differences, and will be celebrated by 'weird sisters' everywhere.Trade ReviewLimburg describes movingly her own struggles as a new mother and the pressure of society's expectations...Through such delicately intertwined experiences, Limburg quietly shouts for change. * Times Literary Supplement *Haunting, probing and astonishingly intimate, Joanne Limburg's Letters to My Weird Sisters explores the myriad ways that creative, eccentric women have been exiled to the margins of society and defined as 'other,' even at the cost of their lives. A redemptive and unforgettable journey through the shadowlands of literature and history. -- Steve Silberman, author of NEUROTRIBESAstute, humane and breathtakingly true, Letters to my Weird Sisters captures the intricate truth of life on the outside. Joanne Limburg's project to find mirrors of herself across history casts so much light. I adored it. -- Katherine May, author of WINTERINGLetters to my Weird Sisters is a beautiful, poignant and urgent piece of writing. Through the medium of missives to her chosen weird women of history, Joanne Limburg goes on an academic, yet deeply personal and profoundly moving exploration of what it means to be an autistic woman struggling to meet society's ideals of personhood and femininity. The book also tells stories of some of history's forgotten women, giving them the place they deserve in the ages. Joanne's writing made me feel heard, understood and seen. Everybody needs to read this book - yesterday, if not sooner! -- Sara Gibbs, author of DRAMA QUEENIn these intimate and intelligent letters that carefully unpick what it means to be different - ostensibly autistic, though it becomes clear that any discriminating difference does the same damage - Joanne Limburg addresses a series of lost 'mothers'. These are women who've been historically misunderstood, slighted, shamed and cast as outsiders. With the exception of Virginia Woolf, you may not recognise her subjects and yet Adelheid Bloch, Frau V and Katharina Kepler spring back to vivid life in her hands, their sufferings a salutary lesson in the dangers of othering people. Limburg trips lightly through difficult material, through mental illness, incarceration and witch hunts, her writing shining everywhere with empathy, humanity and wit. -- Marina Benjamin, author of INSOMNIAA powerful and deeply personal tribute to the 'weird' sisterhood. Limburg seamlessly weaves her own experiences as a 'misfit' into the stories of women from history who today might be regarded as autistic. Her bold, unique exploration of autism reflects centuries of prejudice and more recent and shameful care scandals involving autistic people. Limburg forces the reader to reconsider who's really weird; those whom society perceives as defective, or a society that constrains, alienates and dehumanises people just because they don't conform to its norms? -- Saba Salman, editor of MADE POSSIBLETable of ContentsForeword: Letter to the Reader 1: Letter to Virginia Woolf 2: Letter to Adelheid Bloch 3: Letter to Frau V 4: Letter to Katharina Kepler Afterword: Letter to Caron Freeborn

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Book SynopsisWith WomanCode, holistic health coach Alisa Vitti shows women how to maintain health and vitality with a food-based program to rebalance their hormones.Alisa Vitti found herself suffering through the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and was able to heal herself through food and lifestyle changes. Relieved and reborn, she made it her mission to empower other women to be able to do the same.Whether you are suffering from irregular periods, fertility issues, depression, or lack of sex drive, Alisa Vitti says that meds and anti-depressants aren’t the only solutions. Groundbreaking and informative, WomanCode educates women about hormone health in a way that’s relevant and easy to understand. And the five-step protocol can markedly improve health and overall quality of life.Bestselling author and women’s health expert Christiane Northrup, who has called WomanCode the "Our Bodies, Ourselves" o

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Book SynopsisA journal to help you connect with the ancient pulse of the Earth's wisdom through your Sacred Cycles-Moon phases, menstruation, seasons, flora, and fauna, and the passage of time-to seek guidance, deepen your intuition, and honor your body.

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Book SynopsisEverything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on anorexia and bulimia, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and birth control. Featuring detailed illustrations and real-life stories throughout, plus an introduction for parents and a helpful resource section, this bestselling growing-up guide is an essential puberty education and health book for all girls ages 10 and up. Selected as a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association.

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