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 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 SynopsisWith dozens of gut-friendly recipes, this is the essential guide to improving your health from the inside out.

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Book SynopsisGetting older doesn't mean getting weaker. You don't have to go from vitality to frailty. Over 70% of women experience joint pain, muscle loss and reduced bone density as they enter perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms can often lead to broken bones, limited mobility and reduced independence later in life. Unbreakable outlines the path to protecting ourselves against this too-common fate. With decades of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Wright gives clear action steps to counteract the timebombs' of ageing in four critical categories:Nutrition: what to eat to reduce inflammation, repopulate the gut biome, and support strong bones and muscles. Exercise: the right mix of cardio and resistance training for tissue regeneration and better metabolic function. Lifestyle: how to manage chronic stress, get more restorative sleep and turn down system inflammation in daily life. Supplements: what to take to target the elimination of zombie cells' and improve cell function. Including a unique quiz to assess your present musculoskeletal fitness, information about baseline blood and mobility tests to understand your current health state, anti-inflammatory recipes and a master exercise plan to help you pace your weekly workouts, Unbreakable is an invaluable roadmap for adding more healthy life to your years.

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Book SynopsisDr Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB/GYN, a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, a Certified Menopause Provider and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice that focuses on women in midlife. Her bestselling book, The Galveston Diet, is based on the groundbreaking nutritional protocol she developed as an online subscriber programme for women going through perimenopause and menopause. Her second book, The New Menopause, was an instant number one New York Times bestseller. Dr Haver lives with her husband and two daughters in Galveston, Texas.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry''This book should be required reading for anyone thinking of having a baby, or even anyone who knows someone who is thinking of having a baby'' Scotland on Sunday''Fascinating and honest'' Mumsnet''Like talking to a friend'' ObserverThere were many things that Hollie McNish didn''t know before she was pregnant. How her family and friends would react; that Mr Whippy would be off the menu; how quickly ice can melt on a stomach. These were on top of the many other things she didn''t know about babies: how to stand while holding one; how to do a poetry gig with your baby as an audience member; how drum''n''bass can make a great lullaby. And that''s before you even start on toddlers. But Hollie learned. And she''s still learning, slowly. Nobody Told Me is a collection of poems and stories; Hollie''s thoughts on raising a child in modern BritaiTrade ReviewThe world needs these poems - and so does every parent . . . Interspersed with passages of spiky, penetrating prose, they offer a series of vivid snapshots of the highly emotional, frequently paranoid and always sleep-deprived experience of the first-time parent . . . The world needs this book. It should be required reading for anyone thinking of having a baby, or even anyone who knows someone who is thinking of having a baby. And I can't help wondering if these islands would be a happier and more pleasant place to live if Nobody Told Me was made a compulsory sex-ed set text in our schools. Politicians, please take note * Scotland on Sunday *The things no one tells you before you have a baby are numerous - Hollie McNish turns them into epic poems about the transformation of your body and Mr Whippy vans. You'll learn a lot * Grazia *McNish does not shy away from discussing the pain, emotional and physical, the fraying of self that comes with sleep deprivation, the poo, snot, seepages and leakages, but she also captures the bliss and wonder. Her rhymes have a driving quality, urgent words pinning down fleeting feelings, and her prose is warm and conversational, like speaking to a friend * The Observer *From a poem about morning sickness to a story about enduring a public toddler tantrum, [Hollie McNish] provides beautifully written solidarity covering both the trials and the joys of being a parent -- 10 Best Parenting Books * Independent *Hollie's poems are deep and delicate. They move across you in a way that's so gentle you almost don't realise how they've gone straight for the gut till you're thinking of them, by accident, days later. She writes with honesty, conviction, humour and love. She points out the absurdities we've grown too used to and lets us see the world with fresh eyes. Her poetry is welcoming, galvanising and beautiful. She's always been one of my favourites -- Kate TempestIt's a moving and profoundly personal account. Yet at the same time, Nobody Told Me offers an insight into the shared, unspoken experiences of many mothers. McNish describes Nobody Told Me as 'All the things I couldn't talk about.' It feels like time that we started talking * The Skinny *Her poetry has never shied away from issues of gender, race, commercialism and parenthood but it always delivers touching and accessible insights, and this book will surely do the same * The Big Issue *For a lyrical take on pregnancy and parenthood, look no further than Nobody Told Me: Poetry andParenthood from award-winning poet Hollie McNish. This beautifully written book includes a series ofpoems and stories, lifted from Hollie's personal diaries on becoming a parent, and documents her journeyfrom pregnancy to taking her child to pre-school for the first time * Independent *

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Book SynopsisIn the past few years there have been some gradual but perceptible changes in our collective attitude to menstruation, perhaps shown most obviously in television commercials and magazine advertising, which are less coy and more realistic and explicit in their portrayal of the menstruating woman. People seem less affronted by the subject matter than they were when the research for this book began. They are more willing to examine the possibility that in Western materialist culture our commonly held notions about the menstrual cycle have been infected by centuries of misogyny. The taboo about discussing menstruation still exists, but it appears to be gradually dissolving, along with other prejudices about the body and sexuality and gender. I hope that these subtle changes in attitudes to menstruation presage a greater shift in how we collectively value, affirm, and accept female experience. The relationship between menstruation and power is still held very much under the surface of mainstream awareness, and most cultural references to menstruation continue to be couched in the terminology of pathology. Reintegrating a truly feminist, woman-honoring perspective on menstruation means turning a whole system of thought upside down. It means saying that a cyclical change in feelings and body sensations is valuable and interesting; it means saying that the emotions women experience premenstrually carry useful information and should be paid attention to; it means acknowledging that a menstruating woman has access to sacred energy, and that if she wishes, she should have space and time to explore this dimension of experience. The ramifications of such a shift would be truly radical. For many reasons, including ecological and cultural survival, I believe the system of thought which has caused women to adapt to a non-cyclical reality needs to be turned upside down, for the good of us all. We menstruate more now than at any time in human history. Girls are starting to menstruate earlier due to protein-rich diets and hormones in food; women are less likely to die young; we have fewer children and therefore spend less time not menstruating. Increased work and family stresses, in addition to more periods, mean that women are more physically and psychologically vulnerable to negative attitudes to menstruation. So it is more important than ever that we investigate ways to make our periods physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.Trade Review“I want to tell you how much your book on menstruation has meant to me… If I’d had it when I was thirty it would have saved me a lot of pain and confusion”. ; Scilla Elworthy, author of Power and Sex: A Book about Women. ; “Lara Owen’s well-researched, beautifully crafted and elegant book offers the reader a profound perspective on the role of menstruation in the life of women and society. It explores the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical dimensions of menstruation and provides a new and powerful view on this still taboo topic. Owen’s book is a classic and a must read for every woman and every man who wishes to understand this powerful part of feminine life. Her book changes lives. You will never look at menstruation in the same way again. Everyone should read this innovative, thoughtful and powerful book. A major contribution”. ; Gemma Summers, PhD, author of How to Get What You Want Without Losing It: A Woman’s Guide to Resolving Conflict. ; “Lara Owen presents a viewpoint on menstruation which is startling in its reversal of conventional attitudes. Her presentation is so lucid and convincing that after reading it one wonders how one could ever have regarded menstruation as a problem. This book is a must for any woman seeking wholeness. This is the rare kind of book that creates culture rather than merely commenting upon it. Lara Owen has sketched the outlines of a new social norm”. ; Steven Bratman M.D., author of The Alternative Medicine Sourcebook. ; “Like the wise-women whose memory she celebrates, Lara Owen is both scientist and poet. In this wonderful book, she shows how “the curse”, when ritually respected and restored to its ancient position, becomes every woman’s crock of gold”. ; Chris Knight, Professor of Anthropology, author of Blood Relations: Menstruation and the Origins of Culture. ; “This fascinating exploration into the rich underworld of the female body is a well-written, passionate and thoughtful plea for a return to body-consciousness and acceptance of what it is to be female”. ; Lyn Webster Wilde, author of On the Trail of the Women Warriors. ; “A gift for any women who is ready to increase her health and power.” ; Jean Mountaingrove, in Sagewoman ; “Her Blood is Gold is a seminal, thoughtful and enlightening book that explores this most deeply female experience and why it needs attention, gentle consideration and curiosity. Thank you to Lara Owen for her deep contemplation, her scholarship and her vision”. ; Jane Bennett, author of A Blessing Not A Curse: A mother daughter guide to the transition from girl to woman. ; “I felt like I was walking around on air for days after reading Her Blood Is Gold. It was like a veil had been lifted. Your sharp analysis of the cultural construction of our attitudes towards menstruation really opened my eyes to alternative possibilities and more attuned ways of relating to my body.” ; Laura Robson, The Body Literacy Collective, London ; “It’s been called everything from a “curse” to a “visiting aunt”, but Lara Owen says a woman’s period is a time when she can tap into her own inner wisdom. The book is written from a personal perspective and supported with medical, historical, political, cultural and spiritual viewpoints as well as interviews and anecdotes from women who have “awoken to the power of their own periods”. ; Chicago Tribune ; “An eye-opening examination of our historical and cultural attitudes. Owen helps women recognize the power of their periods, make the most of the pre-menstrual ‘altered state and heal the wounds inflicted by a patriarchal culture”. ; Moving Words ; “Menstruation has long been considered women’s dirty little secret, discussed only when missed…. Lara Owen explores the mysteries and spiritual significance of menstruation”. ; Elle magazine ; “Lara Owen’s book seeks to restore to this vital, natural function the dignity it lost in a patriarchal world that has portrayed it as dirty and threatening.” ; Gannett Suburban Newspapers ; “I highly recommend this book for Lara Owen’s ability to help us look with fresh eyes at a common feature of our lives”. ; Whole Earth Review ; “Owen does a real service here by bringing this issue out of the closet in the way she does. Graceful and very readable. I can’t recommend this book enough. Read it and then pass it on to your sister, your mother, your best friend”. ; Colleen Devlin, womenwriters.about.com ; “This is an extraordinary book that is difficult to put down”. ; Network for Optimal Aging and Wellness ;Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface to the 1998 edition Introduction PART ONE: BELIEFS & ATTITUDES 1: A Brief History of Bleeding: Menstruation in Western Culture 2: Moon, Blood, Earth & Snake: Eternal Archetypes of Menstruation 3: Sacred Power: The Beliefs of Menstrual-Positive Cultures PART TWO: RECLAIMING THE CYCLE 4: Healing the Wounded Woman 5: Menstrual Power and Menstrual Symptoms 6: The Sabbath of Women: Spirituality and Menstruation PART THREE: RITUALS & RECOMMENDATIONS 7: Conscious Menstruation: First Steps 8: Going Deeper: Rituals, Practices, and Meditations 9: Natural Remedies for Menstrual Symptoms PART FOUR: WAKING UP TO THE POWER – The Stories of Three Women 10: The Scientist – Wendy Alter 11: The Educator – Tamara Slayton 12: The Priestess – Hallie Iglehart Austen PART FIVE: LIVING YOUR POWER 13: Menstruation: Relationships to the Family 14: Bleeding with the World Notes Selected Bibliography

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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 SynopsisAn empowering, feminist guide to understanding and managing ADHD for women, written by a popular millennial doctor with ADHD.

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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 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 SynopsisFeel empowered to become the mother you want to be.From birth to your baby''s first steps, this soothing book will support you to open your heart to the highs and lows of mothering and adjust to your new role. It offers everyday meditations and visualisations, postnatal yoga, natural remedies, and nutritional advice to help you care for yourself with the same love and commitment you give your precious baby. As a new mum, you may secretly wonder: Am I up to the job? With pressure on mums to parent perfectly and bounce back effortlessly and unsupported, all amid sleep deprivation, and brain, body, and relationship changes, it''s no surprise women struggle. You are not alone.Compassionate, evidence-based psychological ideas from clinical psychologist and mum, Dr Caroline Boyd, will ground you amid the storms, enhancing everyday connections to you, your baby, and the world around you both.Compassionate and powerful tools are delivered in such aTrade ReviewMindful New Mum is a brilliant resource for any new mum wanting to feel more confident, connected and calm at undoubtedly one of the most challenging times in our lives. Caroline's expert yet warm voice feels like a hug from a really wise friend. I highly recommend this book. -- Zoe Blaskey * Founder of Motherkind *Caroline's book is full of intelligent suggestions about making the transition into motherhood more peaceful. -- Clover Stroud * Bestselling author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights *I love the soothing toolkit that Caroline shares, both relatable and accessible, spanning nervous system hacks to core values. The weaving of stories throughout makes this a validating, reassuring read, helping mothers feel more understood and less alone. A book to gift every mother. -- Suzy Reading * Clinical Psychologist & Bestselling Author of The Self-Care Revolution *I recommend this book to any new mum. This is a really helpful book to learn how to take care of yourself when parenting a new baby which in turn helps the new baby. -- Julia Samuel MBE * Psychotherapist & Best-selling Author of This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works *Like a warm hug for new mums, with comforting reminders that taking care of their needs is at the heart of parenting, alongside usable prompts for how to do this. -- Dr Emma Hepburn * Clinical Psychologist AKA The Psychology Mum. *Great new book. -- Karen Kleiman * Founder of the Postpartum Stress Centre *Fantastic book to help new mums, with a focus on intrusive thoughts. -- Clemmie Telford * Author of But Why *This book offers an accessible and informative combination of compassionate thinking and self-care, mindfulness, understanding a baby's development and how to think and cope with the psychological ups and downs of being a parent. A must read for all parents with babies. -- Dr Helen Sharples * Parent-Infant Clinical Psychologist *Mindful New Mum is a hug in a book for anyone who's recently had a baby. A brilliant mix of practical advice as well as some more holistic practices, all aimed to help someone slow down and breathe when they otherwise might not feel able. Really brilliant, and great to have an expert who encourages and shows mums how to listen to themselves at a time when they are being bombarded." - Steph Douglas, Founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. -- Steph Douglas * Founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers *

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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 SynopsisDr Heather Hirsch's personal work focuses on menopausal hormone therapy, perimenopause, breast cancer survivorship, and other conditions common to women in midlife. She is an active and contributing member of the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She's former faculty at Harvard Medical School.

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Book Synopsis'Naomi Watts has gathered stories of her experiences around menopause into a book that imparts the much-needed facts, from one woman to another. Thank you and brava!' GILLIAN ANDERSONHollywood star Naomi Watts opens up about the challenges she faced on reaching early menopause, providing a supportive, holistic guide based on the latest advice from hormone experts, doctors and nutritionists. At 36, Naomi Watts was at the height of her fame when suddenly she started experiencing symptoms she couldn't explain dry, itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats leaving her lost and confused, only to learn that she was going through menopause. It is estimated that 13 million women in the UK are currently dealing with menopause symptoms, and yet the very word 'menopause' continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, uninformed and because of the varying ages it begins deeply alone when the time comes. This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms. Like sitting down over coffee and having an intimate chat with the girls, Dare I Say It blends stories from Naomi and her friends with humour and expert advice, to take the stigma out of menopause and ageing. Answering questions such as: What's HRT and should I be on it? Will I ever sleep again? What happened to my libido? Do I need 18 serums for my ageing skin? Whose body is this anyway? Naomi Watts shares the most up-to-date learnings on how to manage menopause symptoms and tackle the physical and emotional challenges we encounter as we age. Irreverent, bold and funny, Dare I Say It is the companion every woman needs to inhabit the best version of themselves.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Period Power comes the empowering guide to menopause that all women need, packed with advice on dealing with symptoms and understanding the most effective treatment options.Three-quarters of women reaching menopause experience symptoms such as mood changes, insomnia, hot flushes, and night sweats, but there is little in the way of evidence-based information out there to help them presented in a way that''s engaging and helpful. Perimenopause Power is here to change that: finally, this is a book for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause who want to understand what''s going on with their bodies and how to deal with troublesome symptoms, but also gain valuable insights into making menopause a positive and powerful experience--yes, it''s possible!Perimenopause Power is a handbook that exudes calm positivity and makes sense of complex physiological processes in an easy-to-understand manner, helping women to uTrade ReviewAn informative must-read for any woman – whatever their age * VOGUE online *Will make you gasp at how ill-informed you are about your own body * Sunday Telegraph, Stella *Excellent -- Bryony Gordon * Daily Telegraph *An empowering manual to guide women through how to make all stages of the menopause a more positive experience * Woman & Home online *This is such an empowering guide to the perimenopause, which I hope can help many women in those early stages * Prima magazine *This empowering guide helps you navigate your hormones during this life stage, which can start in your thirties * Women's Health *A real goodie, a curve ball book which I highly recommend for women hitting their 40s – brilliantly written -- Thomasina MiersAn essential handbook to understanding our bodies * Women's Running *A hormone bible… informative, clear, funny and reassuring, full of life-enhancing, reliable information. * Simple Things *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: WTF is Happening? Chapter 2: One Last Hurrah Chapter 3: It’s Getting Hot in Here Chapter 4: Moody Bitches Chapter 5: Waist Watching Chapter 6: All Dried Out Chapter 6: Heart of Glass Chapter 7: Boobs and Bones Chapter 8: HRT – Devil or Saviour? Chapter 9: Let’s just whip it out Chapter 10: Hormone Rehab Chapter 11: Refining and Redefining Glossary Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisOne women’s journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Written in collaboration with her daughter in a `tongue in cheek’ way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. This book is informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. Through this book you’ll learn the hidden secrets of menopause aimed to help you during your own experiences, informing women, men and health professionals of all ages. “An amazing piece of work. It made me smile and cry at the same time and really feel every woman on the planet needs to read it” – Dr Louise Newson. “If you have a vagina, know or love somebody with a vagina, you need to read this.” Diane Danzebrink, The Menopause Counsellor “This extraordinary, outstanding book is refreshingly candid and one of a kind. It is the sort of book you will buy extra copies of, to give to your daughters, your sisters and your friends.” Julie Bennett, Educational Author “I love the book and already have patients and friends in mind that I can recommend it to.” Fiona Mitchell, Women’s Health Physiotherapist “I would recommend it to everyone.” Amanda Tozer, Consultant Gynaecologist “Absolutely love it! Such an honest and informative read, smashing the taboo surrounding the conversation about our vaginas.” Sam Evans, Sexual Health Expert

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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 SynopsisEdinburgh, 1930, and the world is on the brink of change. Leading the charge is the free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie, but while Miss Brodie manipulates and charms her girls' known as the Brodie Set with notions of romance and heroism, tragedy and a cruel betrayal beckon...The Prime of Miss Jean Brodieis one of Muriel Spark's greatest novels.

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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 SynopsisEvidence-based. Lifestyle approved. The practical guide you need for the life you want. Finally, here is a fresh plan for a new generation entering perimenopause and menopause. With clinical insights, actionable tips, and holistic guidance, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, redefines how to sustain the marathon of this life stage so you can make the most of your health and vitality. In Generation M, she throws out the old playbook and provides you with an empowering approach to thriving through this change and beyond. Dr. Shepherd draws upon many conversations with leading experts in nutrition, meditation, and fitness, as well as with those living through perimenopause and menopause, who’ve shared what challenges them and what helps them live vibrantly. In this book you will find: Scientifically backed information and advice from a doctor and menopause expert Evidence-based recommendations, tips, tools, and personal building blocks for the best health practices A guided exploration of new medical research and data A deep dive on the safety and efficacy of HRT, including information on what medications to take and when to take them Holistic advice on how to ease your transition during this period, including recommendations for exercise, diet, sleep, mindfulness practices, and more An accessible yet powerful, and at times humorous, voice from a woman who understands what you are going through Discover the steps you need now for the future you desire—and stay healthy, active, and fabulous along the way.

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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 SynopsisDr Lisa Mosconi is the associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she was recruited as an associate professor of Neuroscience in Neurology. She also is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine, in the Department of Nutrition at NYU Steinhardt School of Nutrition and Public Health, and in the Departments of Neurology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Florence. Dr Mosconi holds a dual PhD degree in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine from the University of Florence, Italy, and is a board-certified integrative nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner.

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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 Synopsis''A guide to counteract medical misogyny'' New Scientist''The world''s most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist'' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice.The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women''s bodies, and it''s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.Menopause is not a disease - it''s a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what''s to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leTrade ReviewA banger of a book that tells you everything you could possibly need to know about the menopause experience - and plenty of stuff you don't but will be glad you do. -- Sam Baker, author of The ShiftDr Jen Gunter isn't taking any prisoners (Gwyneth Paltrow included) on her mission to bust myths about midlife and medicine * The Telegraph *A guide to counteract medical misogyny ... Gunter promises to give women strength, value, agency and knowledge to help them through this transition in their life. She has unquestionably achieved that. * New Scientist *

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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 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 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 SynopsisParisian blogger Mylène Desclaux assures us that we are still 'young women' in our fifties - but with more opportunities. She examines everything with humour and sensitivity - love, style, parents, children, work, nightclubs...Trade ReviewMylène's light-hearted advice is all about navigating the world with confidence * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisBurnout results from chronic stress and when we experience it, we can feel exhausted, hopeless and ineffective. Our performance suffers and we can feel disconnected at work and at home. Over time, stress and burnout can lead to even more significant physical and mental health problems.Many of us yearn for a map which will guide us from languishing to flourishing, narrated by an expert who has climbed the same mountain. This book is that map - distilling a century of science into a three-step recipe for treating burnout: Soothe, transcend, then move.Research is supported by relatable personal stories, practical real-life lessons and beautiful illustrations. This is the emotional life manual that the overwhelmed reader needs; just Start Here.

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