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Book Synopsis“The dynamic spark that is responsible for creating each new human being cannot be reduced to a mass of cells and biochemical processes. There is a deeper mystery at play that women who are struggling with fertility can tap into.”This book explains how to use the tools of spirituality and psychology to relax the endocrine system, change your perspective, and get pregnant.Everyone is fertile; however, our common standards for measuring fertility are faulty. Today, our currently accepted narratives around fertility offer much in the way of diagnosis, but little in the way of customized care and consideration of a woman's entire mind, body, and spirit. The dynamic spark responsible for creating each new human being cannot be reduced to a mass of cells and biochemical processes. There is a deeper mystery at play, one that women struggling with fertility can tap into.In this ground-breaking book, holistic fertility doctor Dr. Julie VTrade Review“Spiritual Fertility contains everything—and more—that anyone dealing with fertility issues on any level needs to know. Before proceeding with any fertility treatment—or even worrying about it—you must read this book. It’s a treasure!”— Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

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Book SynopsisMany, if not most, people remain in the dark about the actual workings of the vagina and vulva. The primary purpose of Read My Lips is to educate women and men about the vulva and vagina in a manner that is smart, informative, and entertaining. Readers, both women and men alike, will come to think differently about women''s genitals and become a little more curious and a lot more comfortable with them. They will learn more about the female body in terms of health, sex, pleasure, culture, and art. Though based on sound scientific and medical research, Read My Lips is accessible to the masses, so women and men who are curious about the clitoris, Brazilian waxing, labiaplasty, or whether the G-spot really exists, will find something of interest in these pages. Chapters focus on sex and the vulva/vagina which, in spite of the many interesting cultural and historical aspects of vulva and vagina lore, remains of central interest to many people - as it should, given that women''s genitals, Trade ReviewHerbenick, associate director and research scientist at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion, Indiana University, as well as a sex columnist and author (Because It Feels Good: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction), and Schick, a social psychologist at the center have penned a book “for anyone who has a vulva, loves someone with a vulva, came from a vagina, or is just plain curious about their parts.” The two Ph.D.s cover a number of vulva-related topics, including the parts of the vulva, women’s attitudes toward their genitals, vaginal problems such as yeast and bacterial infections, and sexual issues. Anything but priggish or clinical, the authors also tackle such subjects as grooming genital hair and how to make a vulva costume or throw a vulva-themed dinner party. The book is also filled with fascinating facts about the vulva (for example, the word “cunt” may have evolved from the Asian goddess Cunti). While imparting current research and useful advice, the authors play with words (i.e., “The Age of Clitarius”) and include such humorous anecdotes as the tale of a woman who inadvertently used her child’s glittery craft washcloth to wipe her vulva before visiting her gynecologist. Readers “18 to 80” will find this informative yet lively text goes above and beyond in addressing everything they ever wanted to know about the vulva and vagina. * Publishers Weekly *This book about the vulva makes The Vagina Monologues seem tame. Written in a chatty style by two scientists at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University, it gives explicit details about sexually transmitted infections, piercings (they may tear condoms), vibrators (nonporous materials, such as glass, are best), lesbian relationships (sex toys), tampons (they can’t get through the cervix), and pubic hair (Playboy models mostly shave). Chapters titled “Meet the Vulva,” “Vulvalicious: Vulvas and Vaginas in Bed,” “The Hair down There,” and “Evulvalution: Vulva Culture” end with a quizzes. A typical question and answer: “When do doctors recommend that an average woman should douche? Never ever.” The writers share stories about themselves, such as when Schick used pubic hair dye. Sometimes they get too cutesie, using such made-up words as “cunt-parisons” and “cuntclusions.” The photographs, which depict women’s vulvas and a knit vulva from the International Vulva Knitting Circle Collection, are certainly unusual. Herbenick and Schick’s intimate guide will educate and entertain women who grew up with birth control and Sex and the City. * Booklist *This diverse and informative tour spans health, sex, and V-culture. While the thorough health and sex chapters cover pretty standard sex-book territory, the numerous stops on the culture route pick up on less commonly mentioned size/shape variations, pubic hair styling and coloring, labiaplasty, V-knitting circles and other V-crafts, vulvas in prehistory and myth, V-activism, and a DIY vulva costume. Kinsey Institute researchers Herbenick (Because It Feels Good) and Schick bring extensive knowledge together with a welcoming-all-options attitude. References and an excellent resource list encourage readers to explore favorite topics further....Necessary and entertaining cultural content for 21st-century gals, teens and up. * Library Journal *Lips are no longer sealed as Herbenick and Schick expose everything you want to know-need to know-about having a happy, healthy vulva and vagina. While remaining thorough, evidence-based, and inclusive, this easy-to-read advocacy effort will have you spreading 'em as never before, whether for self-care or stimulation. -- Yvonne K. Fulbright Ph.D, sexologist, sexuality educator & author of nine books, including Sultry Sex Talk to Seduce Any LoverI didn't move my lips when reading Read My Lips except to smile often. Authors Debby Herbenick, PhD and Vanessa Schick, PhD., have a light touch, which is something much to be hoped for from anyone concentrating on women's delicate parts. Where else might one learn within the first twenty pages eighty different names for female genitalia, common health concerns that might afflict their owners, and how to attend a costume party dressed as a do-it-yourself vulva? This book offers excellent and thorough information and can be used as an owner's or user's manual, most preferably to be read together. -- Isadora Alman, MFT, author of Doing It: Real People Having Really Good SexUnder-appreciated and misunderstood, our vulvas and vaginas need allies. Herbenick and Schick are perfect teachers, breaking down myths and engaging readers in practical and fun ways. An e-vulva-lution is definitely on its way. -- Dr. Kat Van Kirk, sexologist and host of the podcast Sex Chat with Dr. Kat and Her Gay BoyfriendInformative, entertaining, empowering, and compassionate; this book almost made me wish I was straight. This book will save lives-sex lives and otherwise. Buy three copies-one for your daughter, one for your son, one for yourself. -- Dan Savage, Savage Love columnist and founder of the It Gets Better ProjectRiveting - I read the whole book, cover to cover, in a single sitting. Written from the perspective of a warm, non-judgemental and super-knowledgeable best friend, this book is invaluable for anyone who is parenting a daughter. This book will make a huge contribution to the lives of women and girls - helping them to know and appreciate their bodies more, keep themselves healthy, and experience greater sexual pleasure. Read My Lips will answer questions you didn't even know you had! -- Robin Milhausen, Ph.D., Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, CanadaA delightful guide to the vulva that doesn't neglect the star of the show, Ms. Clitty. Drs. Herbenick and Schick demystify everything from labiaplasty to pubic hair trends to female ejaculation with the latest research. A book that will inform both women and men of all ages; parents included. A celebration of everything vulva! -- Betty Dodson, Ph.D., artist, author, and sexologist, www.dodsonandross.comThe Goddess Inanna sang songs of praise to her "wondrous vulva," and now you can sing along! Read My Lips is a must-read for owners of vulvas and all the people who love them, a complete guided tour to some of the most amazing territory a person could ever explore! -- Carol Queen, Ph.D., staff sexologist, Good Vibrations and Founding Director of the Center for Sex & Culture, San FranciscoThis book is a must have....This is an entertaining and informative step into the demystification of the vagina. * Twisting the Lens *Nothing is left out of this book. Whether explaining, with humor, the differences between a vagina and a vulva, or writing in a more serious vein about what it means to take control of your sexual health, the authors make serious topics more accessible to the average reader. * Feminist Collections: A Quarterly Of Women's Studies Resources *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Meet the Vulva CHAPTER 2: A Healthy, Happy Vulva: Taking Care Down There CHAPTER 3: Vulvalicious: Vulvas and Vaginas in Bed CHAPTER 4: How Do I Look? How We Come to Think & Feel the Way We do about Our Vulvas CHAPTER 5: Spraying, Dyeing, and Douching...Oh My! CHAPTER 6: The Hair Down There CHAPTER 7: Evulvalution: Vulva Culture RESOURCES

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Book SynopsisA spotlight has been shone on postpartum depression with high-profile celebrities speaking out on their stories. However, anxiety & depression can also strike during pregnancy, and the effects can be just as devastating. Here, the author explores her own and othersâ experiences with prenatal and postpartum depression, offering insight and guidance.Trade ReviewWomen who struggle with anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy will feel reassured and no longer alone because of mommy-blogger Starr’s brutally honest account of her own mental health battle. She seemed to live a storybook life with loving husband Kenny and daughter Annabelle. But while pregnant with her son, she started down a dark path, and after he was born, negative thoughts wove their way through her brain 'like poison.' She ended up in treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and an unspecified feeding disorder that left her clinically malnourished. She tried to hide the cuts she inflicted on her arms. She was a suicide risk. 'Do you know what is worse than feeling deep depression?' she writes. 'Feeling deep depression when the world tells you that you are supposed to be happier than ever.' Starr includes insights from Dr. Amy Wenzel, editor of The Oxford Handbook of Perinatal Psychology (2016), and identity-concealed patient studies. As Starr passionately argues, mental health for moms matters. The less anxious and distressed a pregnant woman and new mother is, the better for everyone. * Booklist, Starred Review *Emotional and candid, this personal pregnancy story delves into Starr’s battle with anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy. Interwoven throughout are the clinical insights of Amy Wenzel, a psychologist specializing in perinatal care, who goes beyond the much-discussed topic of postpartum mood disorders to discuss how prenatal anxiety and depression—two lesser-known conditions— can afflict women. In poignant prose, Starr discusses how her behaviors and thoughts shifted from her first pregnancy to her second. She invites the reader in to experience her descent into prenatal anxiety, rife with unreasonable fears and depressive lows: ‘As my baby grew, and his delivery grew closer, things got worse. My numbness spread. My husband and I drifted.’ Starr’s open-mic approach also provides generous space for five other women to share their experiences. Erica, a postpartum sufferer, recalls, ‘I drove over the bridge between my home and my job and pictured myself driving off the edge into the river below.’ The contributors offer reassuring advice, such as ‘Don’t feel guilty for having thoughts that carousel through your brain that have no business being there.’ This work promises to be a valuable refuge for expectant mothers and their families confronting the specter of prenatal and postpartum depression. * Publishers Weekly *This highly readable and compelling book tells the poignant story about the struggles and triumphs of the author's journey from severe perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression to health. Along the way it offers sound advice for dealing with this treatable condition and includes the stories of other peri- and postpartum mothers as well. -- Judith S. Beck, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior TherapyThis book brings urgent attention to the debilitating mental health challenges that can be experienced by pregnant women. As many barriers to treatment currently exist, we are grossly underserving this most vital population. The only way to ensure that fewer women suffer in silence is to minimize the stigma around this topic and this book helps us to take a promising stride in that direction. Starr beautifully weaves together the personal and the factual, allowing the reader to simultaneously learn and understand what this journey can entail. By sharing the story of how she fought for her life, Starr is casting out a lifeline that may save others fighting for theirs. -- Jessica Rutstein Lazarus, PsyDTable of ContentsA Happy Story Chapter 1. First Comes Love: A Pregnant Paws and Other Crazy tales A Hard Story Chapter 2: Professional Perspective on Prenatal Distress Chapter 3: Uncomfortably Numb: The beginning of My Prenatal Distress Chapter 4: “I didn’t know exactly what it was, but I knew to fear it”: My Prenatal Anxiety and Depression Chapter 5: Violated Expectations of Magic: Dr. Amy Wenzel’s Clinical Experience with Prenatal Distress Chapter 6: “I see the light going out in your eyes.” The beginning of My Postpartum Depression Chapter 7: A bicycle built for two (if that bicycle was actually an ER suite): My Severe Postpartum Depression A Hopeful Story Chapter 8: Support as a Key to Recovery Chapter 9: Together, Ever After Chapter 10: Hope

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Book SynopsisMany people worry about their sexual function when they get a cancer diagnosis. But women with gynecologic and breast cancers have special questions and concerns. This book, based on interviews, studies, and research, explores how sexual function may be affected by cancer and its treatment and helps women feel more in control of their sex lives.Trade ReviewSex and Cancer is a superb resource for both patients and clinicians alike. Dr. Guntupalli masterfully tackles the complex implications for love and intimacy that are too often overlooked and underdiscussed when it comes to cancer. Regaining intimacy accelerates the path to regaining health and this book is an insightful, powerful guide to doing exactly that. -- Bill Frist, MD, former U.S. Senate Majority LeaderSex and cancer, two topics each of which are difficult to discuss by alone. Combine them and the anxiety they cause may be insurmountable. Finally, there is a resource that is compassionate and practical for both the person coping with cancer and their loved one. This is a book that you will immediately find useful and refer back to on your cancer journey. Sex and Cancer has my highest recommendation. -- Stan Goldberg, PhD, author of Loving, Supporting, and Caring for the Cancer PatientA diagnosis of cancer changes everything. Not only does cancer affect the body, but the disease and the treatments for it can take a toll on our most intimate relationships. Kudos to Saketh Guntapalli for shining a light on this important topic--for explaining the physiological underpinnings of these effects and for providing solutions that are often surprisingly simple to implement. -- Claudia Cornwall, PhD, author of Battling Melanoma: One Couple's Struggle from Diagnosis to Cure and Catching Cancer: The Quest for its Viral and Bacterial CausesThis book contains critical information, too often omitted from doctor-patient discussions. It will be exceedingly helpful to any woman with gynecological cancer. -- Carol L. Goldstein, RN, PhD, and ovarian cancer survivorTable of ContentsTable of Contents Disclaimer Dedication and Acknowledgments Introduction: What hope does this book give you? Part I: Understanding the Impact Chapter 1: What Happens First? Chapter 2: What Happens Next? Chapter 3: Issues and Some Answers Chapter 4: Like a Rat in a Lab Chapter 5: The New Normal Part II: Overcoming the Impact Chapter 6: One Challenge at a Time Chapter 7: The Continuum of Solutions Chapter 8: Your New Normal Conclusion: Focus on the partners Appendix A: Tips from Former Patients Appendix B: Selected Resources Related to Intimacy and Cancer Glossary Index [not included]

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Book SynopsisTeach Yourself - the world''s leading learning brand - is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don''t have much time, don''t worry - every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.* Offers the very latest advice on both complementary and traditional therapies, including natural therapy and HRT * Gives you not only advice on coping with symptoms, but how to prevent them * Explains clearly exactly how your body is changing * Plenty of practical suggestions for nutrition, fitness and coping with emotional ups and downs* One of the few really objective guides that just tells you whatTable of Contents : INTRODUCTION : THE HORMONE STORY : PHYSICAL EFFECTS : MIND AND MOOD: : MIDLIFE HEALTH : FERTILITY : CONTRACEPTION : SEXUALITY : HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY : OTHER MEDICAL HELP : COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES : A LIFESTYLE THAT WORKS FOR YOU : FITNESS : NUTRITION : EARLY AND PREMATURE MENOPAUSE

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Book Synopsis''Sane and sensible - and very funny.'' Marina O''LoughlinEver started a new diet and found yourself reaching for the wine and chocolate within a week? Well now you can! Jane Wenham-Jones, best-selling author and columnist, offers 100 tips on slimming down without sacrifice.Quirky but useful, fun but factual, Jane''s approach is a unique mixture of everyday science, the right mental attitude, and common-sense strategies, designed to fit in with your busy life. With advice on party weeks, dressing to hide the pounds, and how to lose weight fast when a big date looms, Jane offers tactics that work where most diets fail. From eating a chilli a day to speed up your metabolism, to doing quick bursts of exercise with rapid results, to simply thinking yourself skinnier, these tried-and-tested methods will see you leaner and fitter - while allowing for a daily fix of the foods you love.Trade ReviewSane and sensible - and very funny * Marina O'Loughlin *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE POPULAR MEDICINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, BMA BOOK AWARDSRUNNING AWARDS 2019 TOP BOOK''Juliet talks with you, not at you, and her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle is bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.'' - Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming LastA friendly, accessible handbook that gives you a top-to-toe MOT to help you stay fit and well. From wearing the right bra or exercising during your period, to recovering from illness or keeping active during pregnancy, Juliet''s advice will soon have you sorted and on the road to health.Trade ReviewThis is not your average health book … McGrattan manages to combine a light hearted, fun tone, whilst addressing some serious health issues affecting women’s lives whatever their age … Peppered with case studies, funny anecdotes and diagrams, Sorted feels accessible for all. A bookshelf essential for every household. -- Anna KesselSometimes you have to clear a few obstacles to keep running. Dr Juliet McGratten shows you how to smash through those walls * Women's Running *A friendly, accessible handbook that offers all the advice you need to stay fit and well while exercising * Natural Lifestyle Magazine *Juliet's a GP so you know you're getting really sound, evidence-based advice - but she talks with you, not at you, and in so doing her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle are bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives. -- Lisa Jackson * co-author of the best-selling beginners' running book Running Made Easy and author of Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last *...an essential handbook to help women stay active and keep healthy. -- Dr Andrew Murray * Sports and Exercise Medicine consultant and GP, University of Edinburgh, and endurance runner *...a must have resource. -- Shona Thomson, * adventure marathon runner *Reading this book is like having a friend to talk to without going anywhere. You can read about all the embarrassing things that you may not even want to discuss with your best friend, in the comfort of your own home...I know this book will help, guide, encourage, and motivate you to be the best that you can be. I honestly wish I’d owned it years ago! -- Nell McAndrew * mum, marathon runner (PB 2.54), co author of Nell McAndrew's Guide to Running *Juliet breaks the health barriers that hold women back. There are no secrets, taboo topics, ridiculous demands or expectations here; instead a friendly guide to help give you joy for the rest of your life. Juliet’s heart is determined to share, and share she does whether you need an answer to your dark questions or your lame excuses. She knows more than you do about yourself, too. She knows you have more spirit and capability than you can imagine. Enjoy the remarkable journey in these pages: find your soul, your strength, your fearlessness. Move. -- Kathrine Switzer * first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon; winner New York City Marathon. *Juliet's book not only informs and inspires but it holds your hand through frankly the tougher parts of being a woman like pregnancy and PMS and makes you feel 'normal'. Engaging and supportive, this is a must-read for mamas everywhere. -- Vicki Psarias * Founder of multi-award winning online lifestyle magazine Honestmum.com *Juliet is an incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and inspiring advocate of sport and physical activity. She is an amazing role model to women everywhere who need their deepest, darkest questions answered honestly! -- Kate Ahmadi-Khattir * Relationship Manager *This is a book for normal women; women who are busy, tired, weighed down with work and kids. If you know you want to exercise more, be fitter or healthier but don't know where to start or who to ask then this is for you. Reading this book is like sitting down for a long chat with your friendly GP and the opportunity to ask every question you have, without feeling worried that it's a daft question or that you should know the answer already -- Dr Charlotte Hattersley * GP, Physical Activity Champion & Sports and Mountain Rescue Doctor *As a GP one of the commonest reasons for people not exercising is they find a reason not to. I think Sorted will help overcome many of these barriers with its combination of sensible advice and tips from an informed source. The addition of so many case histories and specialist advice means it's relevant to real people with real lives -- Dr Kate Breckon * GP *Dr Juliet McGrattan shares her love of exercise and provides inspiring reminders on why it's so good for you. If you've ever let body concerns stop you doing the activities you love, this handbook is full of great advice to empower you and spur you on * Top Sante Health & Beauty *Sorted offers a wealth of advice on how to identify and manage common health issues… this book is a valuable guide * Health & Fitness *[A] very handy guide full of so much information and useful tips for women who like to keep fit… [Juliet] has done an incredible job! * Fitness4mamas *Sorted should be your first port of call and covers a whole range of important health issues * Women's Fitness *Addresses every concern you could possibly have about female… It's one of those books you will find yourself dipping into more often than you thought for practical advice. * Athletics Weekly *I found the book motivating, honest and informative... a helpful ‘go to’ guide for women. -- 15/1/18 * British Journal of Midwifery *A fantastic text, well thought out with a broad readership. The book is relevant, extremely well presented and exudes the enthusiasm and encouragement the author wants to share with her audience. * Dr Judith A Holmes MB ChB, MRCGP, DFFP, GP, 2018 BMA Book Awards panellist *Practical tips aplenty, encouraging self-help and a positive attitude...an excellent resource for all women * British Journal of General Practice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Endorsements Forewords Preface 1 Why Bother? 2 Periods 3 Breasts 4 Pregnancy 5 New Mums 6 The Pelvic Floor 7 The Menopause and Beyond 8 Mental Health 9 The Digestive System 10 The Skin 11 Feeling Tired All the Time 12 Muscles and Joints 13 Common Illnesses 14 Common Injuries 15 Common Medical Problems 16 Long-Term Medical Conditions 17 Finding the Time and the Motivation End note Useful websites Recommended reading References Index

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Book SynopsisAre you tired? Do you suffer from chronic pain-headaches, backaches, or pelvic discomfort? Do you experience depression or feel anxious? Do you have allergies, rashes or autoimmune issues? Have you lost your sex drive somewhere along the way? If you have one or more of these symptoms, you may be suffering from a condition that Rachel Carlton Abrams, M.D. calls Chronic Body Depletion. The condition can be related to weight gain, high blood pressure, exhaustion, and many other symptoms that leave the body run down. In BodyWise, Dr. Rachel shows us not only how to treat the symptoms that plague us, but offers strategies for optimum health and lifelong healing. Dr. Rachel presents an integrative approach that balances conventional medicine, wellness practices, and intuition to heal the body both physically and emotionally. Exploring the causes of today's most chronic health issues, BodyWise teaches women to understand the body's innate wisdom, and to use a customized 28-day plan to restore their five fundamentals of health: eating, sleeping, moving, loving, and finding purpose. Written with the wisdom of a top physician but the warmth and humor of a close friend, BodyWise is a compelling and life-changing work that delivers hope, knowledge, and advice on how to live a life that is healthy and truly fulfilling.Trade ReviewBodywise is simply superb. And oh, so practical. It will convince you about how and why to make food and supplements your go-to medicines. I highly recommend this book. -- Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of the New York Times bestsellers Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Wellbeing, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, and The Wisdom of MenopauseDirect, deeply knowledgeable and inspiring. I would follow Rachel Abrams anywhere. Thankfully with Rachel, it will be to my sustained health and well-being. I can't wait for this book. BodyWise is so comprehensive and integrates all aspects of the totality of being in a human body, and how to be responsible for and to it....This book is a smart and gentle well-being bible. -- Alanis MorissetteA true healer... Rachel Carlton Abrams marries grounded Western medical knowledge with cutting-edge integrative approaches to health, but more important than all of her genius knowledge and old-soul wisdom is the depth and purity of her wide-open heart. When the heart not only informs but leads the doctor-patient relationship, real miracles can happen, and Rachel embodies this quality more than any physician I have ever met -- Lissa Rankin, New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine and founder of the Whole Health Medicine InstituteBodywise quickly gets to the root of what ails you, showing how you can heal yourself by tuning in to what your symptoms are telling you. This is truly an extraordinary guide for becoming your healthiest self with the right combination of knowledge, self care, and sense of humor -- Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset DietDr. Abrams offers practical steps to get you feeling better and more in touch with your body.Whether you have pain, are wondering about hormone replacement therapy or simply want to improve your health, Bodywise offers you a path to success -- Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, President of the Academy Integrative Health and Medicine and author of The Heart SpeaksThere is a common language and wisdom available to every human being since the beginning of time, a great treasure, which we can find if we take time to listen for it. This is what Dr. Rachel Abrams, MD. teaches to us in this remarkable book. It is the language of our bodies and the wisdom which it brings to our consciousness is truly the truth we can learn and trust. It is the physician within each of us and it is what does the real healing. A surgeon can repair a wound but the life force within us does the healing and this is who you will meet and learn from as you study this book and age into health -- Gladys Taylor McGarey, MD. MD[H].Bodywise is packed with practical information and a step-by-step process by which any woman can better understand herbody and find healing, as well as a life of love and purpose. Dr. Rachel takes complex concepts and relates them to you as if she were your best friend, helping you to find the kind of life you are seeking and the path to healing that is particular to you -- Alan Gaby, MD, author of Nutritional MedicineDr Rachel Abrams is amazingly caring and conscientious. I have benefitted from her considerable conventional medical knowledge as well as from her skill with natural remedies. She has kept a careful eye over my welfare all the way from California and has maintained a friendly and professional relationship with my South African doctors who have welcomed her contributions happily. It is because they have not been intrusive. My South African medical team and I hold her in very high regard and hope her book is as successful as it deserves to be for the benefit of even more people.God bless you -- Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town.Rachel Abrams is a truly exceptional physician, who has the breadth of interest and intellect to consider a patient's entire experience, not just limited pathologies. Where many health books focus on limited topics, BodyWise considers a huge range of factors that may affect our wellbeing. Like its author, it offers abundant hope, wisdom, and practical measures to address a vast range of issues. I wish I could make BodyWise required reading for anyone who wants to live a full, rich, active, and healthy life. -- Martha Beck, bestselling author, life coach and columnist for O, The Oprah magazineDr Rachel Abrams is a lifelong expert on women's health, and her new book BodyWise is a revelation-a guide to achieving total health and wellbeing written with the authority of a world class physician and the warmth of a dear friend. Packed with specific treatment advice and a paradigm-shifting view of whole body health, this book will empower you to be the healthiest, and happiest, version of yourself. -- Mark Hyman, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller, Eat Fat Get Thin, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional MedicineBodyWise represents the reMEMBERING of our hearts - the wisdom voice within each of us that helps us to reconnect with the natural world, our friends and family, our purpose in this lifetime, and the awareness of our own intelligence. Dr Rachel has connected with the simple wisdom by truly listening to what people have been sharing with her for years as a healer - the wisdom of knowing what is out of balance and the receptivity, based upon her compassionate presence, to support the return to balance, to vibrant living, and to optimal health. We are blessed to hear the evolutionary expression of Dr Rachel's voice as a true healer and as a consummate teacher. -- Patrick Hannaway, MD, President, Institute for Functional MedicineDr. Rachel Carlton Abrams has created a wonderful combination of concepts and stories, all geared toward teaching you how to listen to your body, tap into your inner wisdom and find the happy healthy life you are looking for. As a leader in the field of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Abrams brings insight, experience and humor to her writing. I highly recommend this book for anyone yearning to find your inner wise self, that voice within that is waiting to welcome you with open arms -- Molly M. Roberts, MD, MS, ABIHM, Past President of the American Holistic Medical Association, Board member of the Academy of Integrative HealthChronic fatigue, chronic pain, chronic sleep problems, anxiety/depression, weight gain, and a decrease in sexual function are a common list of problems I see in my practice every day... and often, all in the same individual. Dr Rachel Carlton Abrams has taken her 20 years of clinical experience, her research/insights/intuition and intellect to bear, in producing this resourceful book for men and women who have one or more of these problems. Readers can gain advice on common sense practical approaches, plus be exposed to some of the most well-known natural medicine therapies to approach their health issues. Self-help resources such as BodyWise...can help to turn a life towards the positive. -- Tori Hudson, N.D. Author, Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine; Clinical Professor, National University of Natural Medicine, Bastyr University and SW College of Naturopathic Medicine. Medical Director, A Woman’s TimeDr Rachel Abrams has written the bible for any woman wanting to hear the wise voice of her own heart, mind, and body. You know those complaints women share with each other over lunch, like fatigue, anxiety, low libido...? Dr Abrams gives practical, holistic and brilliant ways to alleviate each one. Best of all, she empowers women to trust themselves and lead in their own healing. I'm giving this book to my daughter and every friend I have. -- Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Co-founder and President, The Gottman InstituteIf you are looking to create health and vitality in your life, this a must read book that integrates science with the transformative power of curiosity to access inner wisdom so you can heal and thrive from within. -- Daniel Friedland, MD, Founding Chair, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, CEO, SuperSmartHealth, author, Leading Well from WithinRachel Abrams has created the most comprehensive guide I've ever seen for women's health. By brilliantly showing how to use the body as the most reliable diagnostic tool for healing, Dr. Abrams is paving the way for practitioners and patients alike to integrate body intelligence into wellness. This is a book worth having by your nightstand for sure! -- Steve Sisgold, author of Whole Body Intelligence

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Book SynopsisWhen Nina Collins entered her forties she found herself sloshing in a brew of hormones. As symptoms of perimenopause set in, she began to fear losing her health, looks, sexuality, sense of humor-perhaps all at once. Craving a place to discuss her questions and concerns, and finding none, Nina started a Facebook group with the ironic name, "What Would Virginia Woolf Do?," which has grown exponentially into a place where women-most with strong opinions and fierce senses of humor--have surprisingly candid, lively, and intimate conversations.Mid-life is a time when women want to think about purpose, about how to be their best selves, and how to love themselves as they enter the second half of life. They yearn to acknowledge the nostalgia and sadness that comes with aging, but also want to revel in their hard-earned wisdom.Part memoir and part resource on everything from fashion and skincare to sex and surviving the empty nest, What Would Virginia Woolf Do? is a frank and intimate conversation mixed with anecdotes and honesty, wrapped up in a literary joke. It's also a destination, a place where readers can nestle in and see what happens when women feel comfortable enough to get real with each other: defy the shame that the culture often throws their way, find solace and laugh out loud, and revel in this new phase of life.

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Book SynopsisKnack Absolute Abs show you step-by-step routines for a fit and firm core.Trade Review"What I respect about JJ Flizanes as a leader in the fitness industry is that she uses science as her background. In an industry full of hype and fads, I trust her depth of knowledge and matter of fact attitude. She is the real deal and I am glad she is an advocate of smart and healthy living." —Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, board-certified nutritionist and best-selling author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer

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Book SynopsisThe miscarriage of a hoped-for child is a shattering loss and those who had already begun to feel attached to the baby will naturally grieve—particularly the mother and father but also siblings this baby would have had, extended family, and friends. This compassionate guide contains 100 practical ideas to help those affected by the tragedy of miscarriage, from teaching the principles of grief and mourning to practical, action-oriented tips for coping with the natural difficulties of a loss. Fostering communication between partners, explaining the loss to others, and reconciling anger and guilt are some of the additional topics covered in this compassionate book for those grieving in the aftermath of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

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Book SynopsisLearn Self Love with this Brave Girls Self-Esteem GuideThis Isn’t Brave is a guide packed with beautiful illustrations and powerful words empowering you towards full self-acceptance. Your body is yours, so choose today to love your body!Love your body today with curated art. This isn’t Brave is packed with curated art pages featuring a diverse set of beautiful girls from all walks of life. As you gaze upon the unique beauty of each woman, you’ll learn how to accept what makes you unique as well. Instagram girls could never!Learn how to care and love your body. Being a real woman with a real body is hard so prepare your mind and heart with this self-esteem guide. Learn about hormonal changes, sexual reproduction, and radical feminism. Self acceptance is right around the corner; this is the perfect gift for brave girls learning body positivity! Inside, you’ll find: Unique and empowering ways to love your body Delicately curated art embodying all types of brave girls A brave girls guide to radical self-acceptance and body positivity If you like promoting female artists or liked books like A Body to Love, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, or Body Talk, you’ll love This Isn’t Brave.

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Book SynopsisThere's never been a better time to be a woman - we can have it all! That's what feminism promised, didn't it?When Felicity Harley, founding editor of Women's Health magazine and whimn, felt really off kilter, she started talking to other women about their overwhelm. The floodgates opened. Turns out her girlfriends, colleagues and other mums at the school gate were also drowning in feminist guilt while trying to keep everything afloat; plagued by perfectionism, riddled with doubt, ruled by screens and hurtling towards burnout.As we juggle the roles of partner, boss, friend, mother and employee (plus a side hustle), balance has never been more crucial. We're obsessed with 'wellness', yet women's mental health and wellbeing are in decline.Using her own experiences, research and insights from leading Australian experts in health, sociology and feminism, and wisdom from smart women like Tanya Plibersek and Fifi Box, Felicity calls out the crap in 'cult wellness'. In her warm and inspiring way, she shows how you can cut through the B.S. to find clarity in the chaos, shed some of your mental load, and feel truly empowered in the middle of your wonderfully messy life.

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Book SynopsisSimple tips and recipes to help women balance their hormones, boost their energy, and change their lives.What if you could feel happier, more energized, and less stressed, simply by changing the way you eat? In this informative book, vitality expert Marjolein Dubbers offers effective, easy-to-follow advice women can use to take charge of their hormones, improve their mood, and transform their health—one bite at a time.In clear, upbeat language, Hormone Power reveals the ins and outs of the endocrine system, explaining how estrogen, progesterone, insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, leptin, and ghrelin work in the body—and why they so often let women down. Debunking diet myths, Dubbers shares practical tips for how to harness these important hormones and improve everything from unwanted weight gain to low libido, menstrual pain to menopause symptoms. Along the way, she provides innovative ways to incorporate healthy habits into daily life, including delicious recipes for homemade granola, green breakfast smoothies, mouthwatering avocado lemon tarts, and more.

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Book SynopsisAddis Ababa, Ethiopia: when adopted midwife Mariam embarks on a project to protect an abandoned premature baby, she is forced to face her own abandonment years before. Time is running out before the baby is sent to the orphanage. Mysterious characters from the city surrounding the hospital will be crucial in determining the baby’s fate, as will a workaholic British doctor with whom Mariam finds herself falling in love... Alice Allan's debut novel is an original, vivid and moving story about attachment and loss.

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Book SynopsisIn this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D'Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. The Hot Topic is a treat of a book liberating, empowering and unexpectedly moving in its truth-telling.Trade Review'Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.' * Kate Reardon, author and ex-editor of Tatler magazine *'Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.' * Cressida Connolly, author of The After Party *At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.' * Mariella Frostrup, author of Cracking the Menopause *'With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.' * Anya Hindmarch *'Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.' * Christine Amanpour, CNN chief international correspondent *Menopause is something none of us want to talk about, it s a club that no one yearns to belong to. So I am on my knees, weeping with gratitude to Christa D'Souza for writing about menopause in a way that doesn't make me want to run screaming for the hills. Finally, a cool look at hot flushes... Men, if you want anything more than the most shallow relationship with a woman over 40, man up and read this book.Christa D'Souza is warm, witty and wise. No woman - or man, come to that - should be without this book.At last a no-nonsense, myth debunking and even amusing look at the M word. The final step to equality has to be turning the menopause from its current secret, shameful status into a topic we can happily discuss, learn to best negotiate and celebrate. In these pages Christa D'Souza puts us firmly on that path.With this book, Christa has branded the over-40s as the cool kids. Who else could make a book on the menopause a rip-roaring, witty but intelligent read? I laughed and laughed and learnt.Been there... survived that... but how I wish I'd had this menopause tour guide to get me through. Brilliant and beautifully written.

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Book Synopsis"Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia... How on earth do I cope with symptoms of the menopause?" There is no single answer to this question.Based on up-to-date research, this book provides an honest account of the pros and cons of the different options for managing the menopause so that you can make an informed decision about the best approach for your particular situation. It covers hormone replacement therapy (HRT), bioidentical HRT, medication, lifestyle, nutrition, and complementary therapies, from acupuncture and reflexology to tai chi and yoga.This is everything you need to know about the issues you may face during the perimenopause and menopause, how to support your body as the changes start, and the conventional, alternative and self-help therapies that can ease your symptoms.Trade ReviewMegan A. Arroll and Liz Efiong have written a very comprehensive guide to the menopause. The information given should make it easier and less confusing to make an informed decision on what action to take. -- From the Foreword by Dr John Moran, Medical Director of Holistic Medical Clinic and Specialist in Menopause and Nutritional MedicineThe book is written in an optimistic and realistic style with a 'what can I do' attitude. Each chapter clearly sets out its aims at the beginning. Each chapter is split up into succinct sections and each chapter ends with a succinct summary. It's very easy reading with no waffle and is not full of medical jargon. It is a well-referenced book so you can easily go away and do further research...this is a really helpful guide for women during menopause and for those wanting to make changes to their lifestyle to ensure that the next stage of their life is as healthy and fulfilling as possible. -- Julieann Roberts * Menopause Health Matters *The authors of the book have written an excellent, easy to read and understand guide that examines alternatives other than conventional HRT. -- Mariette LoboWhere the book is cutting edge is in the balanced, critical discussion on the use of HRT, and bioidentical hormone therapy as well as non-hormone medical treatments and medical tests. Don't wait for the menopause; be informed and make the most of this next empowering phase of your life. -- Heather Rosa * Optimum Nutrition *I think it is an excellent resource which offers clear unbiased information in a very accessible form. I will certainly be sharing it with my followers. -- Diane Danzebrink * menopausesupport.co.uk *Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1. Overview and the experience of the menopause. 2. Basic Principles for Hormonal Health. 3. Nutrition and dietary supplements for the menopause. 4. Psychological and behavioural interventions. 5. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapists. 6. Self-help. 7. Bioidentical and Non-Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: History and Controversies. 8. What type of HRT is right for me? 9. Medical Management. 10. Pulling it all together.

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Book SynopsisMany of the issues that relate to women's health from period pain to infertility, can be self-treated with Chinese medicine approaches, and this clear and practical guide explains how to assess symptoms and choose the most effective form of treatment. Written for women interested in taking a more active role in their own health and well-being, the book covers health issues of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and post-partum, menopause, fertility, and fibrocystic breast disease amongst others.Taking a holistic approach that includes the traditional Chinese approach that food is medicine, appropriate recipes are included along with other treatment suggestions. The author provides an overview of the history of Chinese medicine and a clear and simple explanation of the principles of its theoretical basis, including the 5 vital substances, organ theory, channel (meridian theory) and the nature of Yin and Yang, thus providing a context for understanding symptoms from a Chinese perspective, and treatments that can be undertaken at home.Trade ReviewEddie is one of Ireland's leading practitioners of Chinese Medicine. His book gives a very informative overview of a very debilitating issue for many women; it gives a wonderful understanding of how Chinese medicine can help an area of women's health that is often under-treated with modern medicine. It shows how Chinese medicine has a role in the age of synthetic drugs and can complement modern medicine. -- Eamonn Brady (MPharm, MPSI) Pharmacist and owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St and Clonmore Mullingar, Co WestmeathTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Aetiology and Pathology in Chinese Medicine. 3. The Five Vital Substances of Chinese Medicine. 4. Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine. 5. Channel (Meridian) Theory. 6. Endometriosis. 7. Fibroids. 8. Infertility. 9. Period Pain. 10. Pelvic Pain. 11. Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. 12. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. 13. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. 14. Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Appendix A. The therapeutic qualities of common foods (Chinese Medicine). Appendix B. The therapeutic qualities of common vitamin and mineral supplements. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisSkinny, Fat, Perfect is part memoir, part road map, and whole-heartedly designed to help readers approach healthy eating and weight loss from a different perspective. The book is a guide for returning to self-love, healing old wounds, and being happy in your body at any size or age. It’s time to abandon the popular fear-based and fight-oriented diet paradigm, and instead see how accepting ourselves and our bodies will lead to natural, healthy, and sustainable weight. This book chronicles the author’s personal journey of releasing 100 pounds permanently, and overcoming the self-loathing and addiction that dominated her life. Now a teacher and mentor to others facing similar challenges around the world, she shares the techniques she uses to help her students break free of the diet mentality, release significant weight, and see themselves in a new, loving light, for good.Trade Review"I know an endless number of women who could -- and will -- benefit from the wisdom in this book. Nothing is as healing and healthy as developing a positive self-image and lifestyle. And this book is a fabulous how-to guide that shows you exactly how to accomplish that goal. Women will love this book." Caroline Myss, Author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Sacred Contracts

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Book Synopsis"When I was losing weight, Liz was more than my coach; she was my rock, and I couldn't have done it without her. She just got it, because she'd been through it herself (and helped about a million other people through it, too). Target 100 is Liz in book form—smart, supportive, and full of practical, simple solutions. Liz changed my life and my whole concept of dieting—and now can change, yours too." —Jessica Simpson When did weight loss get so complicated?Today, it feels like there are a million different apps, tools, workouts, and eating plans designed to help you lose weight. Some promise success via drastic, unlivable restrictions, others are so complex they turn losing weight into a second job. In Target 100, celebrity weight-loss coach Liz Josefsberg shows you don't have to be a slave to your weight-loss program. You don't have to count every gram of every nutrient and every calorie you eat at every meal. Believe it or not, weight loss can be simple. It can even be . . . fun.A 15-year veteran of the weight-loss industry and who lost—and kept off—65 pounds herself, Liz has accrued a high-profile clientele. She helped Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson lose weight and transform her life and coached Jessica Simpson to shed over 50 pounds of baby weight (twice!). But along with the likes of Charles Barkley and Katie Couric, Josefsberg has also coached thousands of others, everyone from stay-at-home moms to office jockeys. Along the way, she's learned what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to lasting weight loss, and she's ready to share her secrets with the rest of us.Target 100 streamlines the weight-loss process into six easy-to-follow guidelines and shows you how to adjust them to fit your lifestyle, personalizing the program so that it works for you. Josefsberg offers tips, worksheets, and powerful insights to help you fine-tune a range of weight-related behaviors, from battling stress to getting more sleep, setting the stage for permanent, long-term weight loss.Instead of counting calories, you'll learn how simple changes come together to jumpstart your health and wellbeing, such as: • Drinking 100 ounces of water a day • Exercising for 100 minutes a week • Adding 100 minutes of Sleep a week • De-Stressing for 100 minutes a week • And more! Warm and no-nonsense, encouraging and informative, Target 100 is a holistic and revolutionary wellness book with a simple message: You don't need to be perfect to lose weight, or transform yourself into someone you're not. You can lose weight for good, with the world's simplest weight loss program.Trade Review"When I was losing weight, Liz was more than my coach; she was my rock, and I couldn't have done it without her. She just got it, because she'd been through it herself (and helped about a million other people through it, too). Target 100 is Liz in book form—smart, supportive, and full of practical, simple solutions. Liz changed my life and my whole concept of dieting—and now can change, yours too." —Jessica Simpson "Liz is no joke. She helps people change their lives, me included. She is special and if you're ready for real change, you're ready for Target 100. " —Charles Barkley "If you are struggling with your body, Liz has walked in your shoes and understands the practical steps for clever solutions.” —Mehmet Oz, MD, professor at New York-Presbyterian: Columbia University Medical Center "I just love the perspective that Liz brings to weight loss. Need a shot in the arm? Look no further than Liz Josefsberg's Target 100. So many clients have benefited from Liz's exceptional guidance and simple approach, and you will, too." —Rocco DiSpirito

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Book SynopsisThroughout the 1970s and '80s, women argued that unless they gained access to information about their own bodies, there would be no equality. This book focuses on the ways in which ordinary women worked to position the female body at the center of women's liberation.Trade Review"Bodies of Knowledge is a much-needed addition to scholarship on the women's health movement, feminist historiography, and the history of medicine, making it appeal widely to students and teachers in these fields, as well as activists still engaged with trying to transform the health care system." - Susan M. Reverby, Wellesley College"

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Unseen Things offers a host of fascinating and touching insights into the intimate lives of women living with HIV in Northern Nigeria. Rhine uses women's own words to convey their yearning for mutually supportive relationships, children and respectability. Her graceful theoretical interventions are nuanced without overpowering the ethnographic material. Because of its accessible style, this affordable text should be of interest not only to anthropologists and historians of medicine, but also to health practitioners and students. * Africa * The Unseen Things is a carefully researched and beautifully presented account of personal experiences which are oft en hidden. As such, beyond a general anthropology readership, it is a helpful resource for HIV and other professionals working in the Nigerian or West African context. * Anthropology in Action *Rhine's exceptionally clear writing and sensitivity to her interlocutors' views of themselves, their own actions, and their world lend themselves to a text that can readily serve as a gateway for the discipline. Readers more familiar with Rhine's objects of study, on the other hand, will find she provides a more nuanced and sustained engagement with the key elements of her argument and relevant anthropological literature in the notes. * American Anthropologist *This book is highly recommended to help understand the cultural, economic, social, and religious factors that interfere with the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS globally. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Things Unseen 1. First Loves 2. Twice Married 3. Dilemmas of Disclosure 4. Intimate Ethics 5. Hope Conclusion: Evidence and Substance Notes BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Unseen Things offers a host of fascinating and touching insights into the intimate lives of women living with HIV in Northern Nigeria. Rhine uses women's own words to convey their yearning for mutually supportive relationships, children and respectability. Her graceful theoretical interventions are nuanced without overpowering the ethnographic material. Because of its accessible style, this affordable text should be of interest not only to anthropologists and historians of medicine, but also to health practitioners and students. * Africa * The Unseen Things is a carefully researched and beautifully presented account of personal experiences which are oft en hidden. As such, beyond a general anthropology readership, it is a helpful resource for HIV and other professionals working in the Nigerian or West African context. * Anthropology in Action *Rhine's exceptionally clear writing and sensitivity to her interlocutors' views of themselves, their own actions, and their world lend themselves to a text that can readily serve as a gateway for the discipline. Readers more familiar with Rhine's objects of study, on the other hand, will find she provides a more nuanced and sustained engagement with the key elements of her argument and relevant anthropological literature in the notes. * American Anthropologist *This book is highly recommended to help understand the cultural, economic, social, and religious factors that interfere with the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS globally. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Things Unseen 1. First Loves 2. Twice Married 3. Dilemmas of Disclosure 4. Intimate Ethics 5. Hope Conclusion: Evidence and Substance Notes BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisInspiring strategies from a wellness expert for keeping fit, relieving stress and strengthening emotional well-being.

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Book SynopsisThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. They bring together more than 5.5 million working people who make up their 48 member unions. The TUC support unions to grow and thrive, and they stand up for everyone who works for a living.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Chapter - 01: Safeguarding Mental Health; Chapter - 02: Redressing Stress; Chapter - 03: Bullying at the Workplace and Beyond; Chapter - 04: Suicide; Section - TWO: Physical Health; Chapter - 05: Occupational Cancers and Hazardous & Dangerous Substances; Chapter - 06: Musculoskeletal Disorders; Chapter - 07: Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Adjustments; Chapter - 08: Physical Health for an Ageing Workforce; Chapter - 09: Working Time; Chapter - 10: Night and Shift Work; Chapter - 11: Physical Wellbeing and Health Initiatives; Chapter - 12: Access to Occupational Health Advice; Section - THREE: Health and Wellbeing for Specific Groups; Chapter - 13: New Ways of Working; Chapter - 14: Young or Inexperienced workers and apprentices; Chapter - 15: Accommodating Specific Conditions; Chapter - 16: Migrant Workers; Chapter - 17: Violence and Abuse; Chapter - 18: Gender and Transgender Issues; Section - FOUR: Legal Rights and Expectations; Chapter - 19: Realising Your Rights

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Book SynopsisCaesarean section is often seen as an unnecessary medical intervention or even as a personal failure for a woman, and is an option often feared by expectant mothers. Here, the authors emphasize the joy of delivering a baby, whatever the method, explaining all the issues surrounding Caesareans.Trade ReviewCongratulations to the authors of this sensible book, which gives information to dispel the myths and settle the arguments surrounding cesarean section in a nonthreatening way... I recommend all pregnant women take the opportunity to read this book and discuss its content with their doctor or midwife. -- Professor Ian Jones MedicineTable of ContentsContents:Acknowledgments IntroductionPart I. The Why, What, and When of Cesarean Section Chapter 1. Why are Cesarean Sections Performed? Chapter 2. A Brief History of Cesarean Section Chapter 3. What Happens in Cesarean Section and Who Performs the Surgery? Chapter 4. When Is a Cesarean Section an Emergency? Chapter 5. When Is a Cesarean Section Not and Emergency? Chapter 6. Considering the Risks of Cesarean SectionPart II. What's Next? After a Cesarean Section Chapter 7. Going Home: You and Your Family Chapter 8. Portpartum Depression Chapter 9. Contraception Chapter 10. Vaginal Birth after Cesarean SectionAppendixes Appendix A. Questions to Ask Your Doctor Appendix B. The Apgar Scale Appendix C. Calcium-rich Foods Appendix D. Iron-rich Foods Appendix E. My Baby DiedGlossary Resources Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA physician, medical researcher, and feminist scholar integrates up-to-date medical research with practical information for use in women's daily lives. She offers a way of looking at health issues affecting women that accentuates their living better rather than just longer.Trade Review"The challenges facing women and those caring for them are the focus of Dr. Litt's comprehensive update on the health of America's women. This book reviews the current knowledge of women's health. The first four chapters detail the four major life stages of women: adolescence, young adulthood, the perimenopausal years, and the older years. Chapters 5 through 10 discuss such health issues as pregnancy and its prevention, mental health, and violence against women through all life stages. The last four chapters address aspects of the medical care system of particular relevance to women." -- New England Journal of Medicine"Highly recommended." -- Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Life-span Differences in Health Issues for Women: 1. Adolescence; 2. Early childhood; 3. The perimenopausal years; 4. The older years; Part II. Special Health Issues for Women: 5. Sexually transmitted diseases; 6. Pregnancy and its prevention; 7. Mental health; 8. Substance abuse; 9. Violence; 10. Nutrition and exercise; Part III. Health Policy Issues for Women: 11. Medical care of women in the United States; 12. Women as doctors; 13. Choosing the right physician; 14. Research in women's health; Appendixes; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers a fresh interdisciplinary look at feminism-in-flux. This title shows how a little-known yet enduring force in the feminist health, environmental, and consumer rights movements lays bare tensions between second- and third-wave feminisms and reveals a complicated story of continuity and change within the women's movement.Trade Review"New Blood is at heart an exploration of third-wave feminism and its deeply complex relationship to its predecessors. Framed by an astute analysis of the tensions between the 'waves'—and a generous commitment to pointing out the overlooked commonalities among them—New Blood delves into the history of menstrual activism, defines and describes its two contemporary wings, and concludes with an assessment of what these divergent approaches say about the contemporary women‘s movement and where it‘s headed." * Women's Review of Books *"Chris Bobel is a careful ethnographer, respectful of research participants, and while she clearly takes a stand on menstrual activism, she handily defends her proposition that feminism is 'finding its balance between reliving its past and creating its future.' Bobel's work, which includes incisive analysis of how third-wave activists incorporate and update tactics and strategies of the second wave, will be a welcome addition to the scholarship of feminism." -- Elizabeth Kissling * author of Capitalizing on the Curse: The Business of Menstruation *"This is a well-written, thoroughly researched book. To those interested in the politics of social activism, the menstrual movement and in unpacking the similarities and differences between second- and third-wave feminism, and a reconsideration of gender binary and questions about who menstruates, this book is a must-read." * Contemporary Sociology *"Chris Bobel's New Blood confirms that menstruation activism is alive, well, and relevant. The book also demonstrates that this activism is now happening in ways that have not been previously studied and its political importance is broader and deeper than generally recognized. New Blood is not only about activism, it is also both a gift to and from feminist movements." -- Nancy A. Worcester * Sex Roles *"Fascinating and richly evocative." * Gender and Society *"New Blood is at heart an exploration of third-wave feminism and its deeply complex relationship to its predecessors. Framed by an astute analysis of the tensions between the 'waves'—and a generous commitment to pointing out the overlooked commonalities among them—New Blood delves into the history of menstrual activism, defines and describes its two contemporary wings, and concludes with an assessment of what these divergent approaches say about the contemporary women‘s movement and where it‘s headed." * Women's Review of Books *"Chris Bobel is a careful ethnographer, respectful of research participants, and while she clearly takes a stand on menstrual activism, she handily defends her proposition that feminism is 'finding its balance between reliving its past and creating its future.' Bobel's work, which includes incisive analysis of how third-wave activists incorporate and update tactics and strategies of the second wave, will be a welcome addition to the scholarship of feminism." -- Elizabeth Kissling * author of Capitalizing on the Curse: The Business of Menstruation *"This is a well-written, thoroughly researched book. To those interested in the politics of social activism, the menstrual movement and in unpacking the similarities and differences between second- and third-wave feminism, and a reconsideration of gender binary and questions about who menstruates, this book is a must-read." * Contemporary Sociology *"Chris Bobel's New Blood confirms that menstruation activism is alive, well, and relevant. The book also demonstrates that this activism is now happening in ways that have not been previously studied and its political importance is broader and deeper than generally recognized. New Blood is not only about activism, it is also both a gift to and from feminist movements." -- Nancy A. Worcester * Sex Roles *"Fascinating and richly evocative." * Gender and Society *Table of ContentsEncountering third-wave feminism Feminist engagements with menstruation The emergence of menstrual activism Feminist-spiritualist menstrual activism Radical menstruation Making sense of movement participation When "women" becomes "menstruators."

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Book SynopsisAssesses the state of women’s healthcare today by analysing popular media representations - television, print newspapers, websites, advertisements, blogs, and memoirs - in order to understand the ways in which breast cancer, postpartum depression, and cervical cancer are discussed in American public life.Trade Review"Dubriwny clearly explains the connections between neoliberal and postfeminist ideologies and effectively illustrates the ways in which these ideologies work in specific healthcare contexts. Her work is an original contribution to an important and growing conversation." -- Kelly Pender * Virginia Tech *"This important critique convincingly problematizes the increased visibility of women's health in U.S. culture. A crucial text for scholars and activists committed to moving beyond postfeminist appropriations of women's lives." -- Samantha King * author of Pink Ribbons, Inc. *"This focused volume critiques three discourses on women's health issues situated in personal empowerment narratives. This will be valuable for advanced scholars both within biomedicalization-oriented research and outside it. Recommended." * Choice *"The Vulnerable Empowered Woman is an obvious choice for gender and race courses, particularly dealing with health, but also neoliberalism. Beyond the obvious audience, this book is a good choice for an academic who wishes to better understand the 'language' of a colleague who studies postfeminism and related topics. The three contemporary topics covered in the case studies are highly accessible to the reader and Dubriwny’s careful attention to define terms that may be unfamiliar, often with examples, helps the reader move through each chapter." * World Medical and Health Policy *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Public Discourse and the Representation of the Vulnerable Empowered Woman1. Theorizing Postfeminist Health: Risk and the Postfeminist Subject2. Genetic Risk: Prophylactic Mastectomies and the Pursuit of Cancer-Free Life3. Postfeminist Risky Mothers and Postpartum Depression4. The Postfeminist Concession: Young Women, Sex, and Paternalism5. Feminist Women's Health Activism in the Twenty-first CenturyAfterword: From Martin to CenterNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIn Plastic Bodies Emilia Sanabria examines how sex hormones are enrolled to create, mold, and discipline social relations and subjectivities. She shows how hormones have become central to contemporary understandings of the body, class, gender, sex, personhood, modernity, and Brazilian national identity. Through interviews with women and doctors; observations in clinics, research centers and pharmacies; and analyses of contraceptive marketing, Sanabria traces the genealogy of menstrual suppression, from its use in population control strategies in the global South to its remarketing as a practice of pharmaceutical self-enhancement couched in neoliberal notions of choice. She links the widespread practice of menstrual suppression and other related elective medical interventions to Bahian views of the body as a malleable object that requires constant work. Given this bodily plasticity, and its potentially limitless character, the book considers ways to assess the values attribuTrade Review"Emilia Sanabria’s Plastic Bodies is a captivating book and a much needed study on perceptions on menstruation and associated biomedical practices. . . . Plastic Bodies is a pleasure to read; it is beautifully written and has a style that at times merges with the genre of travel writing enabling readers to accompany Sanabria to Salvador de Bahia where she conducted her fieldwork." -- Ángela Lavilla Cañedo * Centre for Medical Humanities *"Clearly written and engaging, Plastic Bodies will make an excellent addition to both graduate and undergraduate reading lists, in particular in courses on the anthropology of the body, reproduction, and science and technology studies. It will also be of interest to those who teach courses on Brazil and the Brazilian Northeast region." -- K. Eliza Williamson * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *"Plastic Bodies is a timely and exhilarating project that contributes to a constellation of emergent, multidisciplinary, feminist scholarship about bodies, hormones, biopolitics, and materiality." -- E. Hella Tsaconas * Feminist Formations *"Rich in ethnographic detail and rigorous in interpretation, Plastic Bodies is a deeply researched, complex, and innovative exploration of an important topic.... [T]his book is a fascinating analysis of gender, the medicalization of the body, and the socialization of biochemistry that has wide applicability across disciplines." -- Okezi T. Otovo * Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies *"Sanabria’s work is innovative and inventive, responding to the impacts of neomaterialism, feminist studies of science and the “ontological turn” in anthropology. Instead of taking the bodies’ frontiers for granted, Sanabria prefers to focus on the very process of their making. This is a great contribution to contemporary studies of the body." -- Daniela Tonelli Manica * Somatosphere *"Plastic Bodies is an extraordinary monograph, produced from a decade of careful engagement with techniques of place-making, othering, and ethnographic theory. Anthropology at its very best, this is work that makes evident the plasticity of the binary. Through gripping stories of the self in the other, the here in the there, nature in artifice, and the beauty in mess, readers come to understand that binaries are always socially made." -- Emily Yates-Doerr * Somatosphere *"A highly readable and sophisticated ethnography, Plastic Bodies will appeal to scholars in the fields of Brazilian studies, women and gender studies, global health, science and technology studies, and pharmaceutical anthropology." -- José Amador * The Latin Americanist *"Sanabria has produced a subtle, well-researched and beautifully written book that could be used in graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in Science and Technology Studies, Latin American Studies, the Sociology or Anthropology of Health and Medicine and the Globalization of Sexuality and Gender." -- Rafael de la Dehesa * International Feminist Journal of Politics *"Plastic Bodies is nuanced and richly detailed. . . . It delivers everything it promises." -- Andrea Ford * Medicine Anthropology Theory *"Convincingly argued and engaging, Plastic Bodies is an ethnography that would work well in a variety of both undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology, exploring reproduction, medicine, the body, gender, science and technology studies, health policies and inequalities, or in courses focusing on Latin America or Brazil specifically." -- Karolina Kuberska * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. Plastic Bodies 1 1. Managing the Inside, Out: Menstrual Blood and Bodily Dys-Appearance 43 2. Is Menstruation Natural? Contemporary Rationales of Menstrual Management 71 3. Sexing Hormones 105 4. Hormonal Biopolitics: From Population Control to Self-Control 129 5. Sex Hormones: Making Drugs, Forging Efficacies 159 Conclusion. Limits That Do Not Foreclose 187 Notes 207 References 223 Index 241

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