Women’s health Books

Book SynopsisIt's time to reset your hormones.What we eat matters. This ground-breaking cookbook with 100 simple, delicious and affordable low-carb recipes, will give you everything you need to balance your hormones and optimise your health for good - at any stage of your life.Women are increasingly suffering from a hormonal rollercoaster. From tricky puberty to endometriosis, mood swings or PMT, anxiety and adrenal fatigue, low fertility, poor sleep and tummy fat, plus many challenging menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms - this book is the solution to freeing yourself from the hormone trap.Hungry Woman offers a low-carb lifestyle, tasty and easy recipes, and down-to-earth advice helping you feel better and stay better.Nutritionist and Fellow of Integrative Medicine, Pauline Cox, helps women of all ages reset their bodies and achieve hormonal balance, resulting in better physical and mental health, weight loss, smoother transitions whatever your age, and lifelong good health.

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Book SynopsisThe book every new mother or pregnant woman needs - the ultimate expert-endorsed companion to life post-birth.

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Book SynopsisLet’s celebrate YOU It’s time to show yourself some love because, you know what, you are going to be spending your entire life as you. Sometimes we lose sight of who we are and who we want to be, and what makes us special. This beautifully illustrated journal will help you to recognize and achieve your true potential. By engaging with these specially crafted tips and fill-in activities you'll find the confidence to pursue your dreams and love the skin you're in. Take time to be kind, embrace your uniqueness and fall totally in love with yourself!

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Book SynopsisThe brand new novel from Britain's best-loved saga authorWhitby, 1845Amber Ainsley works as a laundry maid for the wealthy Greenwood family, but when she falls pregnant with her employer's illegitimate child, she is cast out, left homeless and destitute. She flees to Whitby, but Barnaby Greenwood follows, offering to find a family to raise their daughter, to save her being sent to the workhouse. Broken-hearted but wanting the best for her child, Amber hands her daughter over. Meanwhile, Barnaby's wife, Louisa, is overjoyed when she gives birth to twins - but the babies are weak, and she is terrified they won't survive. Poverty-stricken, Amber soon has no choice but to return to work for the Greenwoods. There, one twin is flourishing while the other sickens. And when Amber notices a familiar birth mark on the infant girl's leg, her world is turned upside-down . . .Will Amber ever be able to have the family life she hopes for?

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

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisAre you the person everyone comes to when they''re in a jam?Do you regularly accommodate others'' needs and preferences?Does it feel like chaos will ensue if you don''t handle the travel plans, divvy up the check at group dinners, sort out your friend''s latest crisis, and so on?If these questions resonate, the odds are good that you are one of the overgiving, overextending individuals struggling with what psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole has termed high-functioning codependency (HFC).When you hear the word codependent, you might think of the traditional enabler framework involving a hapless victim and their selfless rescuer. Terri certainly did. But after years in her therapy practice, she realized that many of her clients were presenting codependent behaviors that fell outside of the classic model.The ironic truth with HFC is that the more capable you are the more codependency doesn''t look like codepend

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Book SynopsisThe Menopause is a natural condition that affects all women at some stage of their life. At least one in four women have severe symptoms, which detrimentally affect their family, home and work life., This title will explain and clarify all areas so that the reader understands the stages and symptoms and knows what treatments are safe and effective for their particular needs. Migraines, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis, low libido, relationships, diet and HRT are just some of the areas covered in this new concise manual., Author: Dr Louise R Newson BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGP qualified from Manchester University in 1994 and is a GP and menopause specialist, as well as a writer for numerous medical publications. She appears on radio and tv in her capacity as a medical expert on the menopause.

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Book SynopsisThe Woman’s Herbal Apothecary is every woman’s lifelong guide to herbal remedies for common health concerns. Novice herbalists and advanced practitioner’s alike will learn how to naturally treat the complete spectrum of women’s concerns, including preventative self-care, life transitions, and common feminine ailments. Learn how to prevent, soothe, and heal without resorting to medical remedies, which are often harsh, costly, and include unpleasant side effects. The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary contains 200 natural remedies, covering the topics of menses, pregnancy, menopause, aging, fibroids, bladder infections, and low libido, among others. The book is conveniently divided into the major cycles of a woman’s life: pre-childbirth, reproductive years, menopause, and beyond. Each section discusses specific physical complaints and how to treat them. You will learn which herbs are the most helpful for each phase of life and which are contraindicated or to be avoided. Master herbalist and naturopathic doctor JJ Pursell provides her own herbal solutions and DIY herbal remedies. The concluding section is divided by specific common health issues in women, such as cardiac disease, thyroid disease, and adrenal dysfunction. With The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary in hand, you are on your way to healing, hormone balance, beauty, longevity, and calm—the natural way.

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Book SynopsisAn essential book to help women journey through menopause with the confidence and skills to cope effectively with menopause symptoms using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)CBT is proven as an effective alternative for women who are looking for non-medical approaches for challenging menopause symptoms, and for those who do not want or are unable to use hormone therapy (HT). Written in an accessible and interactive style, with case examples and quotes, this guide will empower you to take control of your menopause. It covers:- Taking a bio-psycho-social approach to understand the range of factors that might influence your experience of the menopause- Preparing for the menopause - no need to expect the worst!- Using interactive questions and tasks to help you understand the links between menopause symptoms, thoughts, feeling and coping behaviours- Helping you to implement your key goals for this important stage of your life, whether your menopausTrade Review'When it comes to hot flushes, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is top of the list for helping shrug off negative thoughts and shepherd meandering minds back to stillness. To say I was extremely sceptical before I made my 2018 menopause programme - The Truth About Menopause - is an understatement. As part of my research, I met five women who weren't able to take HRT, but suffered from debilitating hot flushes, which had devastating consequences on their quality of life. I watched them going through a CBT programme, at the end of which they had seen a dramatic reduction in hot flushes, and night sweats which affect mood and sleep. I sped from sceptic to full fangirl when the results were revealed. The transformation in this group of hitherto suffering women was extraordinary; they radiated contentment and confidence' - Mariella Frostrup, presenter, The Truth About Menopause, BBC 1'I have worked with the authors over a number of years to make CBT for menopausal symptoms available to women - through factsheets and other resources on the Women's Health Concern website. We have also worked together to provide tools for clinicians and training for health professionals via the British Menopause Society. This excellent book provides not only a practical guide, but is an evidence-based resource women can trust, use and benefit from' - Sara Moger, Chief Executive, British Menopause Society

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Book Synopsis'Shocking, heartfelt and well-researched' New Statesman'A ground-shaping book that defines the edge of so many vital contemporary debates. Hers is a voice simultaneously behind and beyond the veil' Colum McCann'A fascinating, can't-look-away, whistle-stop tour of the Middle East' Daily Telegraph'Brave and impassioned . . . A shocking book, and one that will make anyone who has seen veiling as a cultural issue think very hard about what is really going on' Mail on SundayHeadscarves and Hymens explodes the myth that we should stand back and watch while women are disempowered and abused in the name of religion. In this laceratingly honest account, Eltahawy takes aim both at attitudes in the Middle East and at the western liberals who mistake misogyny for cultural difference. Her argument is clear: unless political revolution in the Arab world is accompanied by social and sexual revolution, no progress will be made.Headscarves and Hymens is the book the world has been crying out for: a powerful, fearless account of what it really means to be a woman in the Muslim world. 'A fascinating, can't-look-away, whistle-stop tour of the Middle East' Daily Telegraph'Brave and impassioned . . . A shocking book, and one that will make anyone who has seen veiling as a cultural issue think very hard about what is really going on' Mail on Sunday Trade ReviewSo we have a winner for book-title of 2015 @monaeltahawy's 'Headscarves & Hymens - Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution.' BRAVO -- Caitlin MoranNow Eltahawy has written this fearless roar-to-arms, which sets her own experiences - including how she was groped while on Hajj in Mecca - alongside those of dozens of other women. She illustrates the misogynistic and sometimes downright barbaric attitudes towards women in the Arab world; from the Hobson's Choice of the hijab and the Saudi cleric who declared that women shouldn't drive because it damages their ovaries; to FGM and Rawan, the eight-year-old Yemeni "bride", who died of internal bleeding after being violently penetrated on her "wedding night". Sometimes we need books that will make us angry enough to want to change things. This book will certainly disturb you, and possibly make you very angry indeed - but you must read it. -- Caroline Sanderson * THE BOOKSELLER - Editor's Choice Book of the Month *Shocking, heartfelt and well-researched * NEW STATESMAN *This feisty Egyptian lady made headlines after she was arrested by police, beaten and sexually assaulted in 2011 during the Egyptian revolution. Her subsequent article for Foreign Policy magazine, Why Do They Hate Us?, was a no-holds barred attack on the treatment of women in many Arab countries. "When it comes to the status of women in the Middle East," she wrote, "it's not better than you think. It is much, much worse" -- Camilla Cavendish * SUNDAY TIMES *'Headscarves and Hymens is an impassioned, deeply felt and affecting memoir that confronts a very real problem. -- Tahmima Anim * THE TIMES *Brave and impassioned . . . A shocking book, and one that will make anyone who has seen veiling as a cultural issue think very hard about what is really going on * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Inequality, state brutality, resentment, sexual frustration, religious indoctrination, shame culture and struggle for power . . . Eltahawy holds a match to this combustible mix . . . A brave call for gender equality * GUARDIAN *(What are you currently reading?) Headscarves and Hymens by Mona Eltahawy. I was lucky enough to interview Mona recently and she is enormously inspiring and very, very funny. -- Laura Bates * THE INDEPENDENT *This is a fascinating, can't-look-away, whistle-stop tour of the Middle East through the eyes of an angry but lucid observer. Eltahawy is brave as well as perceptive: her reports cause outrage and controversy. She blames the West as much as Middle Eastern attitudes for the lack of change, especially Western liberals who criticise imperialism and yet turn a blind eye to the cultural imperialism that doesn't push misogyny to the fore, as if there might time to sort that out later when more important matters have been "fixed". -- Viv Groskop * DAILY TELEGRAPH *This a call to arms against misogyny in the Arab world is furiously plain-speaking. -- Viv Groskop * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *To Eltahawy, the root of this inequality is clear: "a toxic mix of culture and religion", particularly Islam, and more particularly the spread of its ultra-conservative Saudi-style interpretation. -- Rachel Aspden * THE GUARDIAN *Overall, however, it is the oscillation between the personal and the political that makes Headscarves and Hymens a tour de force...Sometimes we need books that will make us angry enough to want to change things. This courageous book will certainly disturb you, and may make you very angry indeed. But you still must read it. -- Caroline Sanderson * MSLEXIA *Headscarves and Hymens is less a call to arms and more a protracted bellow for equality, progress and common sense. -- Anakana Schofield * IRISH TIMES *This book should be made compulsory reading in all those schools where British Muslim girls are being groomed to go abroad to be Islamic State brides. Eltahawy is laceratingly honest about how hard it has been for her as an Arab Muslim woman to confront the institutional misogyny of her culture, to free herself of the "taboos and silence". Only when there has been a revolution in the relations between the sexes, she insists, will there ever be genuine political change in the Middle East. -- Daisy Goodwin * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Headscarves and Hymens is useful for those who are new to the situation in the Middle East, as it's a good overview of the main social issues affecting the region. * NEW INTERNATIONALIST *This is a timely and provocative call to action for gender equality in the Middle East * PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY (USA) *Eltahawy's passionately argued case is irrefutable. But how to harness this rage to achieve real political change remains the unanswered question. * SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (Australia) *In her debut book, Egyptian-American journalist and commentator Eltahawy mounts an angry indictment of the treatment of women throughout the Arab world. * KIRKUS REVIEWS (USA) *This is a ground-shaping book that defines the edge of so many vital contemporary debates. Hers is a voice simultaneously behind and beyond the veil. -- Colum McCannThis a powerful global feminist demand for equal rights. -- Vanessa Bush * BOOKLIST (USA) *Headscarves and Hymens is a call to arms by a woman who's plainly proud of her justified rage. She brings to mind those angry, outspoken women in the 1970s who were branded "strident" feminists - the ones who yelled, who offended, but who generated change. "It is the job of a revolution to shock, to provoke, and to upset," Eltahawy writes, "not to behave or be polite." Mission accomplished. -- Marcia Kaye * TORONTO STAR (Canada) *Mona Eltahawy brings a journalist's keen eye, a revolutionary's prophetic courage, and a feminist's incendiary intellect to this work, demolishing the last cultural relativist myths. And she writes so well that it's hard to put down this audacious, information-packed treasure about the half of the Arab world that's female. Miss this book-the real key to the Middle East-at your peril. -- Robin MorganHeadscarves and Hymens is timely, important and much needed. It should be translated into many languages, especially those spoken in the Middle East. Eltahawy encourages the girls of the Middle East and North Africa to be "immodest, rebel and disobey" and know they are entitled to be free. Her book deserves to be widely read, discussed and acclaimed. -- Elif Shafak * LITERARY REVIEW *A passionate and brilliantly argued polemic....When I put down Eltahawy's deeply affecting book, I felt that a bit more Enlightenment universalism is in order. Instead of bellyaching when some idiotic man calls a woman "dear" or a hideous professor sends his student a creepy email, feminists should wake up and recognise the cruel, systematic violence that millions of women still face throughout the world. -- Jane O'Grady * THE TABLET *Informative and engaging, a brave and much needed insight into suffering which is rarely talked about openly. * THE F WORD *

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Book SynopsisDiscover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth.Now with two new chapters, this brand-new edition of The Calm Birth Method will show you how you can make birth a gentle and enjoyable experience. This authoritative guide will help you to build confidence in your body and its abilities and offers practical techniques to support and prepare you. Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, Suzy Ashworth and Liz Stanford share:· Why many people feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy· How relaxing during birth transforms your physiology· Practical techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness· How to unify birth partners and care providers to ensure the birthing environment is stress-freeTake the power back into your own hands so that you can learn to trust your body and look forward to welcoming your child into the world.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“While the recipes are showstoppers, Cooking for Hormone Balance also includes many of Magdalena’s innovative, targeted protocols for specific conditions. You will love her hormone balancing seed rotation protocol. My clients who have followed it report better moods, fewer hormonal acne breakouts, and normalized menstrual cycles.” — Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol “Cooking for Hormone Balance empowers women with the science behind how food can help balance hormones, and an abundance of simple, delectable recipes that will become every day go-to meals.” — JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet “There are great books on women’s hormonal issues but very few provide recipes like Cooking for Hormone Balance. It’s time to rebalance your hormones with your fork!” — Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger “In this beautiful healing toolkit, Magdalena helps us with both the understanding of the true nature of hormonal balance and the practicalities of how to shift into vibrancy and vitality quickly and completely...Cooking for Hormone Balance is absolutely the most delicious medicine we could ask for.” — Kelly Brogan, MD, New York Times bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own “It is no secret that you can only lose weight if your hormones are in balance. Magdalena shows you how to identify which of your hormones may need help and shares her plan, including simple and delicious meals, to help get them back in line, including options for paleo dieters.” — Alan Christianson, NMD, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet “Cooking for Hormone Balance is the first book to show how scrumptious, fast, and easy food can rebalance your hormones, including your thyroid hormones, and free you from a long list of annoying and debilitating symptoms. A must-have for any woman with hypothyroidism.” — Dana Trentini, EdM, MA, founder of HypothyroidMom.com with over one million followers “Our daughters are now experiencing hormonal challenges at a much younger age than we have. This book is a must-get to help women reclaim their sacred hormonal balance.” — Amy Myers, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection “If you’re tired of your hormones holding you hostage, this book gives you all the tools you need to break free and be slim, healthy, and happy. What’s more, the recipes are awesome!” — Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet and Host of the PBS special “21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You” “Due to the heavy burden of environmental toxicants and endocrine disrupting chemicals, as well as increasing psychological stressors, most of our patients struggle with hormone balance. Magdalena has done it again with an amazing approach using real food and delicious recipes to heal the body and regain balance.” — Jill C. Carnahan, MD, ABFM, ABIHM, IFMCP “This superb book shows how delicious, easy-to-prepare food can rebalance your hormones and free you from a long list of annoying and debilitating symptoms. Magdalena astutely portrays how food choices impact a variety of health issues. Strongly recommended for any woman with hormone issues!” — Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS, author of The Better Brain Solution. “Easy to prepare, delightfully intuitive, and mouthwateringly delicious recipes…Cooking for Hormone Balance offers a clear, easy to follow A to Z guide for healing hormone imbalance, the gut, and inflammation. Magdalena’s knowledgeable, encouraging voice supports you every step of the way, empowering you to make the right choices for you” — Yasmina Ykelenstam, founder of HealingHistamine.com “Better hormones have never tasted so good! Magdalena’s incredible recipes and practical hormone guide makes this an essential book in every woman’s kitchen.” — Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth “Hormone imbalances are often a root cause of Breast Cancer and many other dis-eases. Cooking for Hormone Balance provides a solution by deliciously making food your medicine. These recipes are easy to prepare and tantalize your taste buds!” — Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, author of Heal Breast Cancer Naturally and founder of BreastCancerConqueror.com “Magdalena beautifully weaves together the science behind hormone balance with simple and delicious recipes that will become everyday favorites. She teaches you how to uncover the root causes of your hormone imbalances. This book empowers you to take charge of your own health—a must-have for every woman!” — Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist and founder and CEO of Functional Nutrition Alliance “Finally, a cooking guide designed to help the modern woman navigate her hormones and body through proven science and delicious easy-to-eat meals. I’ll be recommending this to family and friends for years to come.” — Steven Wright, founder of scdlifestyle.com “This book is so much more than thyroid-healing recipes. . . Magdalena is a master researcher and genius chef who is an inspiration to me, in how she has healed from trauma, toxicity, and genetic disadvantages, to serve others on their path to health.” — Robyn Openshaw, MSW, bestselling author of Vibe and The Green Smoothies Diet “Magdalena empowers women to dive deep into their health and to find balance again through cooking positively delicious whole foods. It’s a powerful, must-read book for all women.” — Jenny McGruther, founder of nourishedkitchen.com “Well-researched and gorgeously designed, Cooking for Hormone Balance sets a new standard. And the food is delicious!” — Leanne Ely, CNC, creator of savingdinner.com “Cooking for Hormone Balance is so much more than just a cookbook. I’m impressed by the wealth of information about hormones—how they work, how to assess them, and how to restore balance using whole fresh foods.” — Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN, founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology and bestselling author of Unstoppable Health “Highly recommended. Magdalena’s recipes and approach, using food as nourishment for our body and to balance our hormones, are exceptional. With such a good foundation in the use of herbs and spices and cooking fundamentals, she makes every one of her recipes a treat for the mind, body, and spirit.” — Anna M. Cabeca, DO, FACOG, ABAARM, creator of top selling products Julva, MightyMaca, and the online program Magic Menopause

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Book SynopsisFor years, world renowned naturopathic practitioner, Nigma Talib, has been solving skin problems and answering the million dollar question, ‘what can I do to look and feel younger?’ From every day patients with chronic skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, to high profile names who need to look picture-perfect on the red carpet, Nigma has seen the powerful results of her inside-out approach that starts with the gut. Now, for the first time, she shares the secrets to youthful-looking skin in her complete, 360-degree guide that everyone can adopt into their everyday life and enjoy. In this effortless, but eye-opening journey, you’ll discover how to make a remarkable difference to: Rejuvenate ageing skin Reduce the appearance of fine line, wrinkles and sagging skin Solve persistent skin problems Control hormones that could be wreaking havoc on skin This is not just an anti-ageing plan. This is a new life plan. We can’t stop the clock, but we can tip the scales in our favour.Trade ReviewNigma's plan has completely transformed my skin. She is truly amazing. -- Sienna Miller * Sienna Miller *A must-have guide for anti-ageing health and well-being secrets. -- Charlotte Tilbury * Charlotte Tilbury *Nigma's book is pioneering the real solution to ageing gracefully. It is a must read for anyone wanting to look and feel their best at any age. -- Stella McCartney * Stella McCartney *If you are serious about your health and well-being, Nigma's plan will change your life. * Penelope Cruz *I love how Nigma works from the inside out..Knowing that you can only look and feel your best if you are functioning at your optimal health.. She's truly an inspiration * Jamie and Amelia Dornan *

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Book Synopsis‘I have huge respect for Kate. A forensic journalist and menopause warrior.’ Davina McCallAn eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to the perimenopause and menopause written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate Muir. Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (and were too afraid to ask) is the thinking woman’s guide to the menopause, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy. ·         What’s the perimenopause and when will it strike? (It’s sooner than you think)·         What’s happening to my body – and my mind?·         Why can’t I stop thinking about sex in perimenopause?·  Trade Review‘The research Kate has done is phenomenal and so impressive. She has demystified so much about menopause and HRT in this book using evidence-based information. Everyone needs a copy of this book on their bookshelves!’ -- Dr Louise Newson, Menopause Specialist‘I have huge respect for Kate. A forensic journalist and menopause warrior.’ -- Davina McCall

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Book SynopsisBrilliant' Jenni Murray'Liberating, intoxicating' Zoe WilliamsWhy, after decades of social progress, is motherhood still so much harder than it needs to be?'Before they become mothers, women are repeatedly reminded that their biological clock is ticking. Once pregnant, a woman's body becomes public property: she is patronised, panicked, and forbidden from exercising her autonomy. In labour, women's wishes are overridden, resulting in potentially life-changing injuries and trauma.When the baby comes home, women begin a life of pay cuts, lost job opportunities, heavier housework, unequal emotional loads, and judgement from all sides. State support and family networks have fallen away, and mothers are censured for every choice' they make if they are given real choices at all.In this searing and vital book, Eliane Glaser asks why mothers are idealised, yet treated so poorly; why campaigns for mothers have become so unfashionable; and what we need to do to shift the needle and improve the Trade Review‘Brilliant: at last a young mother brave enough to challenge the Madonna myth’ Jenni Murray ‘It stopped me in my tracks to see so many things that are never said about the profundity, the consequence, the unprettiness of the maternal experience. Radical honesty is a political act, and also a liberating, intoxicating read’ Zoe Williams ‘Startling, provocative and rigorous, this book explains why mothers are so furious and so tired (SO tired!) and how things might change’ Samantha Ellis, author of Take Courage: Anne Brontë and the Art of Life ‘Eliane Glaser brilliantly blends analysis of the all too contemporary injustices of motherhood with a historical perspective, emerging with fresh and vivid insights articulated with verve and wit’ Rebecca Asher, author of Man Up: Boys, Men and Breaking the Male Rules ‘Reading it is like talking to your super-smart and very sensible best friend who has the facts at her fingertips . . . I wish I’d had this book when I was in the thick of it’ Joanna Pocock, The Spectator ‘Powerfully expressed throughout and a compelling, addictively easy read (while being meticulously researched and effortlessly intelligent), this is a breath of fresh air that blends personal observation with political analysis and proper investigative journalism. This will save you reading hundreds of books on motherhood and child-rearing. And is a damn sight more entertaining’ Viv Groskop, Observer

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Book SynopsisRenew your sense of purpose to achieve health and happiness with this actionable guide that incorporates astrology, integrative wellness, and positive psychology - from a renowned astrologer and integrative health practitioner.There''s much more to astrology than weekly horoscopes, personality types, and predictions for the future. For astrologer and transformational coach Jennifer Racioppi and her clients, it is a guide to living in sync with the natural rhythms of the universe to achieve optimal health and astonishing success. Cosmic Health provides a groundbreaking cross-disciplinary approach to cultivating physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. By honoring your individuality, your role in the universe, nature, and the seasonality of life, you will be armed with the knowledge-and magic-you need to cultivate uncompromising health.Inside this book, you''ll learn to:* Open yourself up to the big-picture patterns that influence yoTrade ReviewJennifer is my go-to for all things astrology. This book is a much-needed guide and genuine support to living in alignment and congruence in these changing times. I cannot recommend it, and her, enough. She's one of a kind and this book is the same. -- Rebecca Campbell, author of Light is the New BlackJennifer displays a deep talent for all things healing. She has a profound ability to break down big ideas into easy to digest knowledge. This book is full of astrological insight, evidence-based wisdom, and is a true resource for practical magic. What a gift Jenn is to all of us. -- Debra Silverman, author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human ExperienceCosmic Health is a roadmap for cultivating resilience. It is like your personalized guiding star, chock full of the tools and information you need to capably navigate the unique challenges you will undoubtedly face during your time on this planet. I can think of no better person to expertly guide you on this healing journey than Jennifer Racioppi, whose one-of-a-kind visionary wisdom is far beyond her years. -- Nicole Jardim, author of Fix Your PeriodReading Cosmic Health feels like receiving a beautiful, supportive, life-affirming gift. Using a brilliant blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, Racioppi guides us to turn our challenges into fuel to create powerful resilience in every area of life. Expect to deepen your relationship with yourself, redefine what health really means, and become intimately attuned to your innate capacity to heal. This is a book you'll keep returning to over and over again. -- Jenny Sansouci, author of The Rebel's ApothecaryEloquent and thoughtful. Jennifer Racioppi has delivered a life-changing way to apply astrology to your life, your health, and wellbeing like no other. This book is brilliant. A true game-changer. -- Colette Baron-Reid, author of The Map: Find Magic and Meaning in the Story of Your LifeCosmic Health is a revolutionary resource that demystifies astrology while illuminating the undeniable link between body, mind, spirit, and what's happening in the heavens. Jenn's vast knowledge and experience, alongside her signature straight-from-the-hip insight and guidance, offers us a brilliant blueprint for discovering truth and accessing healing at our core. This book is a treasure that I can barely put down! -- Nancy Levin, author of Setting Boundaries Will Set You FreeCosmic Health is much more than a book; it is a companion for traveling through your own unique 'sacred door of chaos,' and into the creative energy, resilience, and vibrant health waiting on the other side. As you'll learn in the pages ahead, living cyclically within the larger patterns of the universe will amplify your natural healing capabilities and your joy, and Jennifer is the perfect teacher to guide you through this process. -- Jenny Blake, author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next OneIn Cosmic Health, Jennifer Racioppi grounds celestial wisdom into the Age of Aquarius by working with psychology and science to support the power of archetypal wisdom and astrology as paths to understanding the self holistically. Whether you know your birth chart from back to front or are just learning your moon sign, this book will guide you through the cosmos with a sense of empathy and authority that makes you feel seen and understood. Jennifer is here to guide readers back into their divine essence, all served with a side of magick and optimism. -- Gabriela Herstik, author of Bewitching the Elements With deep wisdom and compassion, Jennifer Racioppi's Cosmic Health distills the universal patterns of astrology, positive psychology, and holistic wellness into a rich text that will surely delight the modern seeker. I found myself feeling stronger and more resilient connecting the modern studies and science-based evidence with the ancient rituals and practices as outlined by Jennifer. Truth, inspiration, healing, and calm flow through the pages. -- Alexandra Jamieson, co-producer of Super Size Me and bestselling author of Radical Alignment and Women, Food, And DesireCosmic Health is absolutely fabulous. The blessings of reading this book include enhancing your understanding of your health as well as how intimately you are connected to the cosmos. You can't afford not to read Cosmic Health. -- Caroline Myss, author of Intimate Conversations with the Divine and Anatomy of the Spirit

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Book SynopsisDr Christiane Northrup is one of the world''s most trusted medical advisers. In The Wisdom of Menopause, the bestselling author of Women''s Bodies, Women''s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom gives you all the medical and nutritional advice you need about the menopause. In particular, Dr Northrup examines the connection between the menopause and a woman''s emotional and spiritual development during this important period of her life. Combining expert medical information and advice with mind-body healing, Dr Northrup explains: How to deal with the physical and emotional symptoms of the menopause; How to decide about HRT and alternative supplements; How to prevent long-term problems such as heart disease, hormone-related cancers, and memory loss; How the menopause can become a period of considerable personal empowerment.Trade ReviewI recommend this book to all women. * Deepak Chopra *Dr Chris Northrup's book is an outstanding collection of information and case histories that will benefit everyone who reads it. * (Bernie Segal- author of 'Life, Medicine and Miracles') 'If you can't have Dr Northrup for your doctor, read her book.’ *- Larry Dossey MD, author of 'Healing Breakthroughs * 'For women of a certain age, The Wisdom of Menopause could be just the book you've been waiting for. Menopause doesn't have to be a dreaded curse of ageing during which we can look forward only to hot flushes and hormonal mood swings. According to Christi *It helps that Northrup has been through menopause herself (she vowed she wouldn't write a book on it until she was on the other side). Readers have the sense that they are gleaning advice from a knowledgeable holistic doctor as well as a sage aunt whose l * From here, Northrup guides readers into a thorough section on menopausal hormone changes--a discussion that is scientifically informative, yet entirely accessible. While acknowledging the need for hormone-replacement therapy and the tremendous relief it c *

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Book Synopsis- You left the doctor''s surgery before you could ask the things you really wanted to know.- You''ve googled your question about menopause symptoms and had 75 answers, all contradicting each other.- You asked your best friend - but they looked at you strangely.You have so many questions, but no idea where to start finding the answers. Here they are. In this book you''ll find the definitive, expert responses to all your FAQs: On Menopause. No question is too simple, too embarrassing, too rude or too offbeat to be included, and each one has been asked by thousands of people just like you.Do people know I''m having a hot flush?Is it normal to feel rage all the time?Why I am getting more hair in some places and losing it from others?All these questions, and hundreds more, are covered in this short but powerful, helpful, practical guide to managing your menopause symptoms. Read at your leisure, or dip in and out when you

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Book SynopsisFrom boundary expert Terri Cole comes an empowering workbook featuring a wide variety of new practices, exercises, and encouragement.Our culture is finally recognizing the importance of having and maintaining strong personal boundaries. But were you ever taught exactly how to set healthy boundaries? Fortunately, you don''t have to figure it out for yourself. Following on the runaway success of her book Boundary Boss, Terri Cole presents a practice-packed guide to help you establish the robust boundaries that are essential for an empowered and deeply satisfying life.The Boundary Boss Workbook greatly expands on the transformational tools Cole introduced in her debut book. You''ll start with the essential truths about boundaries and how they operate, then dive straight into potent exercises ? including assessments, scripts, mindfulness, embodiment, gratitude, celebration and more. Here you''ll explore:* The importance of boundaries and how they af

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Book SynopsisKnowledge is power! We can''t all be doctors, but we can all understand our hormone health. This is a practical and inspirational book dedicated to helping women be their mental and physical best at any age. Jeanette WintersonWhat if you''re not actually going crazy?What if you don''t need antidepressants after all?What if it''s not your head, but your hormones?When your hormones are out of control, you lose control, and it can feel like you''ve turned into someone else entirely. Women''s hormonal issues are routinely misdiagnosed and misunderstood by their doctors, but the lucky ones find their way to Dr Marion Gluck''s clinic where she empowers them with her unique knowledge on how to take back control of their bodies and minds.With her expert advice from puberty to post-menopause, let Dr Gluck show you how hormones can become your allies in optimising your mental health and physical wellbeing. It''s time to feel like yourself again.Trade ReviewKnowledge is power! We can't all be doctors, but we can all understand our hormone-health. This is a practical and inspirational book dedicated to helping women be their mental and physical best at any age -- Jeannette Winterson

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Book SynopsisHave you ever struggled with weight issues? Have you faced prejudice because of your gender identity or sexuality? Have you had to cope with depression, anxiety or bullying? Have you been the victim of sexual assault?If the answer to any of these is yes, then this book is your sanctuary. Here you will find a safe space to learn techniques that will not only overcome these problems and traumas, but to truly empower you to live the life you want to live. Alongside seven other heroic women, you will learn how to re-write your origin story and become a true superhero.Written by a pioneering therapist and author of Superhero Therapy, this practical and compassionate self-help guide will help you deal with villains, setbacks, vulnerabilities and labels, and will help you define your heroic purpose.

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Book SynopsisIf you want to start a fitness plan that will get you strong and flexible, then Yoga Gym is the choice for you. This effective 28-day yoga training program will build strength, improve mobility, and burn fat. Whether you''re a yoga fanatic, regular exerciser, or complete novice, Yoga Gym is a totally new way to work out. Yoga Gym gives you 150 poses and exercises to mix and match, as well as a specific program with the training, nutrition, and motivational tools to sculpt a strong body.Yoga Gym also:-Blends together traditional yoga poses with dynamic body-weight strength training techniques that appeal to both men and women.-Is an effective, easy-to-follow, do-anywhere workout, requiring no equipment.-Contains information on diet and yoga philosophy. Yoga Gym''s message is powerful--yoga makes you strong!Trade ReviewLove the benefits of yoga but put off by the more spiritual aspect? Then the latest reboot of this ancient practice might appeal... No third eye needed * Healthy Magazine *...a revolutionary approach to exercise that unites the ancient science of yoga with modern fitness principles... Whether you want to lose weight, improve your strength, boost your sporting performance or discover a new way to relax, Yoga Gym has something for you. * Natural Health *Puts to rest the outdated notion that yoga is about sitting around 'om-ing'. Whether you're a yoga fanatic or exercise novice, Yoga Gym provides you with a new way to work out * Woman's Weekly *Yoga Gym is a 28 day body weight plan to increase strength, flexibility and fat loss. Improve mobility, balance and flexibility. Comprised of a blend of different types of yoga, the plan is equipment free and packed with 'do anywhere' exercises, making it a great work out for those on the go. It's simple and uncomplicated, just how exercise should be. * Beyond the Bathroom Scale *Spend all day hunched over a keyboard? It's time to get your head around some moves to unravel you * Sport *Read it to get strong and supple, build strength, improve mobility and burn fat * Health & Fitness *Table of ContentsPART 1: THE BASICS Introduction Quick-start guide Success stories Busting the yoga myths Yoga Gym benefits Yoga Gym guidelines Yoga Gym diet Yoga Gym mind Equipment and extras PART 2: THE EXERCISES Key concepts Breathing exercises Yang poses Flows Yogacises Yin poses Challenge poses Yoga pose and yogacise index PART 3: THE WORKOUTS Using the Yoga Gym plan Weekly session plans APPENDIX Glossary Index Contact Details

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Book SynopsisPilates for Pregnancy covers the fundamentals of Pilates and includes a progressive Pilates program tailored for each trimester--focusing on pelvic floor and abdominal strength, posture and health & fitness. Anya Hayes'' insightful exercise guide will help you conquer the physical and mental stresses of pregnancy and improve your pregnancy health, mood, and energy.This is a straight talking, woman-to-woman pregnancy fitness guide that shows you: how to optimize the position of your baby for a better birth experience; how to avoid succumbing to the pregnancy waddle and protect your back as your bump grows; how to deal with second pregnancy posture while running after/constantly lifting a toddler; how to minimize the trials of pregnancy on your abdominals, pelvic floor and mind; how to get into the right mindset for a positive labor, and release tension postnatally; exactly what cardio exercise is safe andTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Pilates Fundamentals 2 The First Trimester (0-13 weeks) 3 The Second Trimester (13-26 weeks) 4 The Third Trimester (27-40+ weeks) 5 The Birth 6 Th Fourth Trimester - Your Postnatal Recovery Acknowledgements Resources Index

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Book Synopsis'Hormone balance is within reach, and this is the definitive guide for reaching that goal.'-David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain BrainPrepare to thrive.As women approach menopause, many start to experience the physical and emotional indignities of hormonal fluctuation: metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex. Too often, doctors tell us that these discomforts are to be expected and that we will have to wait them out during "the change". But Dr Anna Cabeca's research and experience with thousands of her patients show that there is a fast-acting and non-pharmaceutical way to dramatically and permanently alleviate these symptoms.The Hormone Fix introduces Dr Cabeca's unique Keto-Green protocol, a plan that pairs the hallmarks of ketogenic (low-carb/high fat) eating with diet and lifestyle changes that bring the body's cellular pH to a healthy alkaline level. The proven result: balanced cortisol and reduced output of insulin, the hormones most responsible for belly fat and weight gain, plus an increase in oxytocin, the "love and happiness" hormone. Whether you are perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal, The Hormone Fix offers an easy-to-follow program, including- A 10-day quick-start detox diet to jump-start weight loss and reduce symptoms immediately- Daily meal plans and weekly shopping lists to take the guesswork out of a month's worth of Keto-Green eating- 65 delicious and easy-to-make recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, and soups- Detailed information on vitamin and mineral supplementation that optimizes hormone balance and gut health- Simple self-assessments and recommended optional lab testing for a better understanding of your hormonal status- Tested and trusted stress-reduction and oxytocin-amplifying advice and techniquesWith The Hormone Fix you can expect to trim down, tap into new and unexpected energy levels, enhance intimacy, and completely revitalize your life! Ready for your fix?Trade ReviewDr. Cabeca has cracked the code for weight loss. For many patients going keto is not enough. Her brilliant wisdom and decades of experience helping women achieve wellness goals shines in this outstanding easy to read guide. Highly recommended -- Ellie Campbell * DO *Hormone balance is within reach, and this is the definitive guide for reaching that goal -- David Perimutter, MD, author of Grain BrainPacked full of excellent information and all based on the latest scientific research, Dr. Cabeca makes the subject of hormone balance understandable and, even better, doable! Her delicious Keto-Green recipes wisely point women toward a much more nutrient dense way to do the popular keto diet * Leanne Ely, CNC, New York Times bestselling author and creator of SavingDinner.com *Dr. Cabeca brings an incredible level of clarity to the task of optimizing hormone function-a task that has long proven a challenge for patients and clinicians alike. The Hormone Fix demystifies the complexities surrounding hormone function and interpreting laboratory tests. Dr. Cabeca then explores how the well-defined but often overlooked influences of environmental toxins as well as dietary choices affect hormone function. Hormone balance is within reach and this is the definitive guide for reaching that goal * David Perlmutter, MD, Author, #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain, and Brain Maker *You'll want Dr. Anna's secrets to getting your sexy back! She shows you how to lose those last 10 pounds, double your energy and fall in love with yourself again, naturally * Robin Nielsen, NC, BCHN *Hormones impact all aspects of your health. Master your hormones, master your health, master your life. It's never too late to thrive. This book is your guide to doing exactly that * Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Sugar Solution and The UltraMind Solution *Dr. Anna Cabeca is the authority on fixing women's hormones by using an innovative nutritional strategy that combines keto dieting, alkaline food choices, and lifestyle techniques that balance three key hormones. No one has put these pieces together until now. Follow Dr. Anna's program and experience rapid yet safe weight loss and resolution of your most nagging hormonal symptoms * Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, author of Keto Diet and co-founder Ancient Nutrition *Dr. Anna Cabeca is a pioneer in the field of women's menopausal health, and she brings her expertise into this fantastic book. Her book provides women with useful, impactful and easy to implement solutions that will bring them back to pristine health. Every woman should have The Hormone Fix on her bookshelf and share it with her daughters * Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, Author, Female Pelvic Alchemy and Founder of PelvicPainRelief.com *This is an urgently needed book that every woman should read. It provides clear, practical, and easy-to-follow steps that will correct hormone-related symptoms. Dr. Anna Cabeca has combined decades of practical experience and wisdom to provide a safe solution to health issues that women face today * Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS, and author of The Better Brain Solution *Dr. Anna Cabeca is a true innovator. She's also a powerful crusader for women's health. Her experiences help her to tell it like it is, but also to approach even the most delicate topics with warmth and compassion. The Hormone Fix is a perfect example of what happens when brains, heart, and fearless innovation come together. In other words, what happens when Anna Cabeca walks into the room! * J.J. Virgin, Triple-Board Certified Nutrition Expert, and New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet and Sugar Impact Diet *The Hormone Fix is a treasure trove of accurate and user-friendly information that all women who are suffering during menopause need to know and apply. It is written by an OBGYN who knows the territory both personally and professionally. I highly recommend this book * Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Wisdom of Menopause *

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Book Synopsis''As I worked through the chapters, I felt as if I were picking up pieces of myself again. An incredible book!'' Kelechi Okafor''I wish I could gift every woman this book!'' Anna Mathur''Wonderful, warm and engaging.'' Hollie de CruzWhether your birth plan got thrown out of the window or the birth was straightforward on paper, childbirth and early parenthood are some of the most transformational experiences you can ever undertake, and yet so often we aren''t afforded the time and space to reflect and reframe those experiences. The pressure to adjust, to be ok, to ignore any difficult emotions and to get on with it can be stifling. The Birth Debrief is here to help.In her work as a midwife specialising in post-partum recovery and care, Illiyin facilitates birth debriefs, seeking to empower women and birthing people of all backgrounds to take control of their experiences, feel seen and centred in their pregnancies and births, normalising conversations around birth trauma and healing and examining the nuances that are associated with it. Time and time again, it is the lack of advocacy, autonomy, control or consent, rather than the physical aspect of the birth that lingers and informs parenthood. The Birth Debrief will offer practical solutions to navigating pregnancy and transitioning into postpartum life, well beyond those first six weeks.

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Book SynopsisAre you feeling emotionally exhausted? Are you trying to do it all and be it all—all the time? This radical self-care guide will help you find the courage needed to express your deepest needs, nurture self-awareness, and be yourself in a world that expects you to be everything to everyone.If you’re like countless other women today, you probably feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, stressed, frustrated, or depressed. Or all of the above! In addition to managing your own career, running a household, and taking care of others, you may be taking on an abundance of emotional labor—a form of emotional caretaking that includes managing others’ feelings or subverting your own emotional needs for another’s. At the end of the day, all these pressures can leave you feeling depleted—in body, mind, and spirit. So, how can you start taking care of you?Written by therapist and spiritual teacher Nancy Colier, The Emotionally Exhausted Woman offers the validation and emotional support you’ve been craving. You’ll discover insights grounded in compassion and self-respect to help you uncover your deepest psychological, spiritual, and emotional needs without feeling guilt, shame, or judgment. You’ll learn why you are feeling depleted, why you take care of others at the expense of taking care of yourself, and how to develop a deeper form of self-care beyond the temporary respite of a spa retreat, bubble bath, or manicure. Finally, you’ll nurture greater awareness of what you truly need to achieve lasting peace, fulfillment, and happiness.As women, we are culturally conditioned to believe that we can do it all, have it all, and keep smiling and looking perfect through it all. So, how do you live your truth and create an authentic life in a world that expects you to be everything to everyone—no matter the cost to your mental health? This empowering guide will help you gain a newfound awareness of your own needs, and help you find the courage to draw boundaries, speak your truth, and live a life that both nourishes and fulfills you.

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Book SynopsisAs Christiane Northrup MD shows us in this profoundly empowering book, we have it in us to make growing older an entirely different experience, for both our bodies and our souls. In chapters that blend personal stories and practical exercises with the latest research on health and ageing, Dr Northrup lays out the principles of ageless living, from rejecting processed foods to releasing stuck emotions, from embracing our sensuality to connecting deeply with our Divine Source. Explaining that the state of our health is dictated far more by our beliefs than by our biology, she works to shift our perceptions about getting older and show us what we are entitled to expect from our later years - no matter what our culture tries to teach us to the contrary - including: · Vibrant good health · A fulfiling sex life · The capacity to love without losing ourselves · The ability to move our bodies with ease and joy · Clarity and authenticity in all our relationships-especially the one we have with ourselves And she brings it all together in a 14-day Ageless Goddess Programme, offering tools and inspiration for creating a healthful and soulful new way of being at any stage of life.Trade ReviewAs Christiane Northrup MD shows us in this profoundly empowering book, we have it in us to make growing older an entirely different experience, for both out bodies and our souls. Kindred Spirit

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Book SynopsisDID YOU KNOW... ...women are 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed following a heart attack? ...more than twice as many women die from coronary heart disease than from breast cancer in the UK? ...two-thirds of clinical research into heart disease focuses on men?Coronary heart disease remains the single biggest killer of women worldwide, yet it is still not seen as a woman's problem. Every day the female heart patient is measured by male standards, which leads to confusion, unclear diagnosis and often the wrong treatment.In fact, women are incomparable to men down to each body cell, which has consequences for both health and disease. When it comes to medical science, cardiology is the most prominent example in which gender matters.In A Woman's Heart, Professor Maas explores how the female heart works and provides practical advice for women, including: - The biology of the female heart - how it works and ages differently to a male's - The effects of female-specific issues, such as menopause - Heart attacks in women- Lifestyle tips to prevent heart diseaseThis vital book is the result of decades of international research. It exposes the gender bias in cardiology and paves the way for better heart health for women everywhere.

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Book Synopsis''This book is such a comprehensive guide to support women at a time when they need it most, written in a compassionate and approachable way.'' Clare Bourne, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and author of Strong Foundations''Your Postpartum Body warmly educates us on how we can best work with our body to strengthen and support it, both for postpartum, and importantly, for the rest of our lives.'' Anna Mathur, Psychotherapist and author of Raising a Happier MotherYour Postpartum Body is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, evidence-based handbook to support post-birth healing and recovery.What should you expect when you're done expecting? Too many of us think that there's no way to fix everyday concerns after a pregnancy, such as pelvic floor issues, exhaustion and burnout, and getting back into a fitness routine.But this is simply not true. In this revolutionary resource, you'll learn what happe

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Book Synopsis An exhilarating dark comedy about two brothers confronting their father's fate in contemporary Ireland, from a critically acclaimed Irish author 'Brilliant. A hilarious, poetical black comedy... Do read it.' Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime It's 2008, and the Celtic Tiger has left devastation in its wake. Brothers Hart and Cormac Black are waking up to a very different Ireland – one that widens the chasm between them and brings their beloved father to his knees. Facing a devastating choice that will put their livelihood, even their lives, on the line, the brothers soon learn that their biggest danger comes when there is nothing to lose. A sharp snapshot of a family and a nation suddenly unmoored, this epic-in-miniature explores cowardice and sacrifice, faith rewarded and abandoned, the stories we tell ourselves and the ones we resist. Hilarious, poignant and utterly fresh, The Wild Laughter cements Caoilinn Hughes' position as one of Ireland's most audacious, nuanced and insightful young writers. 'A grand feat of comic ingenuity, mischievous and insightful, and full of resonance for the way we live now... So original and vibrant.' Encore Award Judges FINALIST FOR THE AN POST IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2020, THE RTÉ RADIO 1 LISTENERS' CHOICE AWARD 2020 & THE DALKEY EMERGING WRITER AWARD 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE & THE i COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE, 2021 AN IRISH TIMES, IRISH SUNDAY TIMES, IRISH INDEPENDENT & SUNDAY INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR, 2020 Trade Review‘A very funny novel. There’s a spiky levity to dialogue and narration alike, with liberal sprinklings of snark, gallows humour and word play.’ Financial Times'The Wild Laughter is a propulsive, raucous, funny and deeply moving novel with a magnetic narrative voice. I loved it.' David Nicholls, author of One Day'I loved this book. So funny and bleak. I loved the madness, the tone, the ending, the realisation, The Third Policeman charge of the whole thing.' Roddy Doyle, Booker Prize-winning author of The Commitments'[A] riotous dark comedy…with much to relish in the crunchy vernacular and ribald humour… Hughes captures a feverish moment of country-wide crisis in a first-rate tale of family debt that isn’t only financial.' Daily Mail'Powerful...darkly adventurous... An Irish Cain and Abel.' Guardian'A finely tuned symphony... Hughes's dark comedy reads like a post-boom Beckett, if he'd been let run riot on a heart-scald of a potato farm in Co Roscommon... Dazzling doesn't even come close.' Sunday Independent (Ireland)'A dark, epic family saga about rural Ireland… The end is as shocking as it is inevitable...delivering a gut punch that both holds a mirror to Ireland’s recent past and warns of the dangers of being too in thrall to ancient history.' i'The Wild Laughter is a glorious, tender, wounded and furiously funny book. It couldn't suit our times better if it tried.' A.L. Kennedy, author of Serious Sweet'A grand feat of comic ingenuity, mischievous and insightful, and full of resonance for the way we live now... So original and vibrant.' Encore Award Judges'Sharp, witty and full of gorgeous language.' Rick O'Shea, Best Books of 2020'After the widespread critical acclaim of her debut Orchid and the Wasp, Hughes' firecracker language and unruly wit returns with a bedraggled family saga set during the financial crash... A powerfully original voice in Irish fiction.' Irish Independent'What a profound, much needed, urgent novel. The Wild Laughter is dark and beautiful.' Fatima Bhutto, author of The Runaways'A razor-sharp snapshot of a family and a nation in trouble, in language that is vital and richly inventive... A remarkable achievement... An exhilarating and moving story of an Ireland in disarray.' Irish Times'A memorable, insightful portrait of a complex family in an equally complex economic and emotional situation... The Wild Laughter succeeds on all levels.' Patrick deWitt, author of French Exit

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Book SynopsisBringing together western medical science and eastern wellbeing for menopause education, this book helps yoga teachers develop their understanding of menopause and women's health as well as support their students. Petra Coveney - creator of Menopause Yoga™ - shares yoga, breath and meditation practices, poses, and CBT and self-enquiry methods to manage menopause symptoms.Her book helps to educate and empower women going through menopause, allowing them to embrace it as an opportunity for self-growth. It includes three main yoga sequences that focus on managing specific groups of symptoms, as well as additional sequences for sleep, menorage, and osteopenia. This is the dedicated resource for yoga teachers who want to teach Menopause Yoga™, with four detailed 90-minute class plans also available to download.Underpinned by research and 20 years of teaching experience, Menopause Yoga helps those on their journey from peri-menopause to post-menopause to help them welcome the changes in their minds, bodies and emotions as they enter the next stage in their lives.Trade ReviewA much-needed book, and what I hope will become required reading, for all yoga teachers, giving teachers the tools to teach appropriate sequences, with empathy and understanding for what so many of their students will be experiencing. -- Kat Farrants, Founder of Movement for Modern LifeTable of ContentsPart 1: My Body. 1. What is the Menopause?. 2. The effects of stress. Part 2: My Wellbeing. 3. Managing symptoms. 4. An East/West comparison. 5. Traditional Chinese Medicine. Part 3: My Yoga. 6. How can yoga help?. 7. What is Menopause Yoga (MY)?. 8. MY Practice. Part 4: My Mind. 9. Changing your perspective. 10. Self study. 11. Dharma and dream space. Part 5: My teaching. 12. Workshops. 13. Women's circles. 14. Ethics. Part 5: My Resources. References

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Book SynopsisPractical advice from an award-winning specialist nurse. Highly Commended, British Medical Association Book Awards Designed to help determine what will work best for you, Menopause: The One-Stop Guide offers detailed knowledge about the physiological and psychological effects of the menopause and its treatments, so you can make confident decisions about your health. It includes: - What to expect and what's 'normal' - How to manage symptoms with lifestyle changes - Everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy, including body-identical HRT - Specific chapters on young menopause and menopause after cancer. With clear guidance on recognising symptoms, getting help and staying positive, this companion will inform and reassure you through your menopause and beyond.Trade ReviewA welcome addition to the range of material now available to help women understand their menopause. Kathy Abernethy [...] understands that menopause is an intensely personal experience and offers thoughtful advice for treatment and lifestyle options. The book is especially helpful in providing clear definitions, answers to frequently asked questions and more than 200 anonymised quotes from patients [...]. This all gels into an easily digestible format that will inform, reassure and guide women through this inevitable stage of their lives. * British Menopause Society Medical Advisory Council *

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback: From beloved, inspiring teacher Louise Hay, an updated edition of a classic guide to help women own their power and live fully.When Louise Hay published the first edition of this book more than 20 years ago with the title Empowering Women, her hope was to help all women experience and take ownership of their self-love, self-worth, self-esteem and rightful, powerful place in the world. Today, her wisdom rings as true as ever, her words resonating with women seeking the best next step on their path.From relationships to health to sexuality to finances, Louise holds up for our examination the standards that have traditionally defined and limited women. She encourages us to consciously shift our internal ground so we can embrace progress in ways both big and small. This book is our invitation to live as fully and freely as we all deserve – and to embody the joyful truth Louise expressed: We are in a period of wonderful evolution now!

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Book SynopsisEmpower your mind, strengthen your body and build your best life with this girl-power guide to strength trainingThis is your Strong Woman Era, a new phase of growth, fulfilment and success. It''s time to invest in practices that make you feel mentally and physically strong - because you are! Through resistance training, you can harness your power and realize just how much you can achieve. That''s where this guide comes in.Filled with helpful tips, practical advice and energizing affirmations, this wellness and weightlifting companion will support you on your journey to becoming your strongest self.Inside you''ll discover the benefits of strength training, how you can personalize your approach and all the ways exercise can nourish your mind and body.This bold book will accompany you on your training journey, from starting out to seeing progress and committing to your routine. With a selection of staple strength-building exercises and dail

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Book SynopsisAre you a dyspraxic or ADHD woman, or do you think you might be?Does a lot of life advice for women feel like it''s not quite meant for you?Were you told you''d grow out of dyspraxia or ADHD as a child, not grow into them as a woman?If you want to understand what dyspraxia or ADHD means to you as an adult, and a woman, this book is for you. It will support you in every part of your neurodiversity journey and help you understand what dyspraxia and ADHD mean to you as a women, in your relationship with others, yourself and even your body. It''s the survival guide I wish I had growing up - so I have written it for you instead. Sometimes uplifting and humours and at other times unflinchingly honest about life''s rock bottoms, think of reading this book as having a coffee with someone who''s seen the best and worst of life and is ready to cheer you on when you''re doing great and be there for you when you fall.

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Book Synopsis'Forthright and liberating. I want to press this book into the hands of every woman.'Turia PittOur constant fixation with losing weight is exhausting. We're stuck in a vicious diet cycle, gaining weight after each failed attempt and never feeling good enough. Diet culture and unattainable #bodygoals contribute to burnout, overwhelm and feeling out of control around food. It's time to embrace a new approach.In Your Weight is not the Problem, nutritionist and dietitian Lyndi Cohen offers a simple plan to break free from the dieting trap with small, doable healthy habits you can stick to no matter how busy life gets. Her evidence-based strategies will help you find freedom with food and build a trusting, healthy relationship with your body. Because health and happiness aren't about having a perfectly flat stomach or a cellulite-free tush. They're about feeling comfortable in your skin and having the energy to do the things you love. Liberate yourself from food guilt and self-blame with a new approach to health that doesn't rely on willpower or counting calories, because you can't live a full life on an empty stomach.Table of ContentsIntroduction: on the diet treadmillPart 1. Free Yourself From DietsChapter 1. You haven't failed at diets. Diets have failed youChapter 2. Get off the diet rollercoasterChapter 3. The BMI is BS (and how to actually measure health)Part 2. A Better Way To Be HealthyChapter 4. The hierarchy of healthy habitsChapter 5. Create your no-diet planChapter 6. Rebuild your energyChapter 7. Heal your relationshipwith foodChapter 8. Intuitive eating and thethree different types of hunger Chapter 9. Stress less, rest more andself-careChapter 10. The secret to habitsthat stick Chapter 11. Enrichment habits Chapter 12. Creating your ideal habits Part 3. Troubleshoot Common TrapsChapter 13. Defuse diet triggers Chapter 14. How to exist in the realworld and still like yourself Chapter 15. A guide for bad bodyimage days Chapter 16. Raising healthy kids wholike their bodies Action checklistReferencesIndexAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisDespite what you may think, yoga is for every body! Larger women can experience freedom, comfort, strength, and mobility in their bodies through the practice of yoga, and Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman shows you how. This book provides clear instructions for safely performing 43 poses (asanas) in a variety of seated, kneeling, standing, reclined, and restorative positions. Poses feature multiple options for body positioning and prop usage, so you can choose the variations and make the adjustments that work best for your body, without forcing it into a potentially dangerous position. Whether you are new to the world of yoga or simply seeking guidance on practicing in the comfort of your own home, the sample sequences—including clear examples on how to assemble the poses and breathing exercises for maximum benefits—are invaluable. Sequences targeting specific objectives are also provided, with four energizing practices and four relaxing practices organized as 10-, 30-, and 60-minute practices. You’ll also find recommendations for comfortable clothing and learn how to get creative with yoga props to add some fun to your practice and make poses more comfortable. Throughout the book, author Laura Burns shares her story of how she developed a love of yoga, discovering how it can be an empowering and wonderful way to move your body and celebrate what it can do at any size. With Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman, you will find the guidance, motivation, and inspiration to experience all the physical and mental benefits yoga has to offer. Yoga is meant for every body.Trade Review"Laura Burns is the kind of inspiration and role model we need more than ever! Bold and bright, Laura is unapologetic about taking up space and encourages plus-size women to do the same. Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman is a clarion call for confidence building through yoga for EVERY body. No exceptions. No bars to entry."—Melanie Klein, MA, Professor of Sociology and Gender/Women's Studies, Coeditor of Yoga and Body Image, Cofounder of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition“As a fat woman, I have often felt like certain spaces don’t or won’t accommodate the needs of my body. Movement activities can often be rife with anxiety and uncertainty. When I look around mainstream yoga media and spaces, it is clear that they are created for thin, able-bodied people. Laura’s book recognized all my fears and offered useful information to move forward with a yoga practice that works for me. As a person with chronic pain, I know the benefits of yoga are immense—not only for my body but for my mental well-being as well. Thank you, Laura, for creating a space that centers on the experiences and abilities of folks in larger bodies; it is truly a blessing to have this book in the world.”—Summer Michaud-Skog, Author and Founder of Fat Girls HikingTable of ContentsPart I. Set for SuccessChapter 1. Start With Confidence!Chapter 2. Get Your GearPart II. Get MovingChapter 3. Warming Up and Breathing ExercisesChapter 4. Seated and Kneeling PosesChapter 5. Standing PosesChapter 6. Reclined PosesChapter 7. Restorative PosesPart III. Make a PlanChapter 8. Creating a Home Practice PlanChapter 9. Energizing PracticesChapter 10. Relaxing Practices

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Book SynopsisTRACK YOUR CYCLE and become aware of how you experience your Winter, Spring, Summer and AutumnGET TO KNOW YOUR HORMONES and find out and how you can use them to improve your career, relationships and healthMANAGE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH and improve your body literacy by checking in on yourself and identifying what you needFrom feeling introspective in the first week of your cycle to decisive in the last, learn to recognize the effects of your hormones and harness their powers for good. Best-selling author and women''s health practitioner Maisie Hill breaks down her cycle strategy into 48 cards to help us make sense of the experiences and emotions that come with our cycles. Each card reveals how to access that season''s superpowers, sidestep the dangers and choose the ultimate self-care strategy to get your cycle working for you. The menstrual cycle is under-appreciated but, with the help of these cards, you''ll see that it is the most unused and underrated tool for improving

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

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Book SynopsisOvercome fatigue, brain fog and anxiety, and gain energy, clarity and peace of mind with Dr Izabella Wentz, internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and #1 New York Times bestselling author.What were you doing in your life before you got sick? This is a common question Dr Izabella Wentz asks her clients when trying to get to the root cause of symptoms such as low energy, sleeplessness, caffeine dependency and poor memory. More often than not, she found they developed their symptoms after a period of acute or chronic stress: starting a new business, having a baby or living through a global pandemic - these can all destroy our once-resilient stress response.Since Dr Wentz was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis at the age of twenty-seven, she has sought to help her clients eliminate symptoms of stress, fatigue and burnout, and manage problems that conventional medicine has failed to address. In Adrenal Transformation Protocol, Dr Wentz tackles adrenal dysfunction, the body's inability to produce essential hormones when it mismanages stress, and shows that by making a few small dietary and lifestyle changes, you can see profound improvement within weeks.In this simple four-week programme, Dr Wentz will help you identify your adrenal triggers, balance your stress response and build up resilience to prevent stress from overwhelming your adrenals in future.Trade ReviewIf you want to learn how to have the body and mind you want and even manage your stress like a boss, read this book right now. Izabella is a master of the many secrets of your adrenal glands. * Dave Asprey, father of biohacking and four-time New York Times bestselling author *Feeling tired, stressed-out, foggy, and just not like yourself? You don't have to feel this way! Dr. Wentz gives you the blueprint to reclaim your health in this groundbreaking book. * Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times-bestselling author and creator of the Bone Broth Lifestyle *Once again, Izabella translates complicated science into an actionable, research-supported, completely life-changing plan. Using the foundation of food as medicine, this book will help you overcome the debilitating symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and feel energized, clearheaded, and strong again. * Dr Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet *Dr. Izabella Wentz is a thought leader and unparalleled researcher who is passionate about digging deeper to understand the true root of our health issues. In this book, she offers the most comprehensive look at adrenal dysfunction I've read, along with clear strategies to get us back on track. It's a must-have for anyone suffering. * Dr Jolene Brighten, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill *Adrenal dysfunction is a source of suffering among millions of people and yet remains poorly understood by both conventional and alternative medical practitioners. Dr. Wentz's book is an excellent resource that integrates the valid science behind adrenal dysfunction with evidence-based and safe lifestyle changes. She shows that hope is possible and has created an excellent protocol that can help guide people back to thriving. * Dr Alan Christianson, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet *

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to show your bladder WHO'S BOSS?The pelvic floor is often overlooked, misunderstood or even considered taboo-so let's talk about it! Focusing on your pelvic floor can be the solution for tons of symptoms like lower back pain, peeing when you sneeze, finding it hard to have a bowel movement, pain during sex and more. In this comprehensive guide for people with any anatomy, pelvic floor expert Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas will finally answer the age-old question Should I be doing Kegels? and more importantly, empower anyone to heal and prevent pelvic issues at home. Pelvic problems are common, but they don't have to be your normal! With easy, everyday practices, hacks and exercises, you'll learn how to:? Determine whether your pelvic floor is weak or tense-then learn how to strengthen or relax it. ? Discover the root of chronic pelvic pain and build your toolbox of exercises and massages tailored to your needs. ? Train your bladder and literally get your sh*t together for regular and painless exit strategies. By following Alicia's approachable, step-by-step instructions, you'll be on your way to smooth poops, no leaks, sex that actually feels good and a pain-free pelvis. Especially useful for postpartum healing and aging with confidence and continence, this handbook is an essential tool to show some love to a vital part of your body.

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Book SynopsisNaomi Moriyama was born and raised in Tokyo. She attended college in Illinois and moved to New York in her twenties. She now runs her own successful marketing consulting firm, The Moriyama Group.William Doyle is an award-winning writer who has travelled extensively in Japan. William and Naomi are married. Visit their website at: www.japanesewomendontgetoldorfat.comTrade ReviewSensational * Daily Mail *Excellent! A Diet that's anti ageing, slimming and fills you up - where do we sign up? * Grazia *Moriyama dishes up tasty recipes, along with portions of memoir that capture her childhood in Tokyo * You magazine *...actually much more about the differences between Western and Eastern cultures, more memoir than diet book...surprisingly fascinating * Sunday Express *The book's message is simple. I started off a cynic, but found it easy and enjoyed exploring my local Asian supermarket for new ingredients * Olive magazine *

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Book SynopsisSimple, effective exercises to reduce stress and renew your sense of contentment and joyNo matter who we are, or what stage of life we are at, we all long for similar things; to be happy, connected with others, in touch with a sense of calm and peace, vital, alive and joyful. And we long to be able to ride out the tough patches that hit all of us from time to time with some degree of grace and dignity.The good news is that we can fulfil these longings at any time, in any place. They are only a moment away, a breath away. We can learn how to be comfortable with our body, know and understand our mind, and love our heart. It isn''t difficult, long-winded or time-consuming. In doing so you''ll feel happier in your own skin, less stressed, more confident, more capable and more at ease with yourself and life.This is what Mindfulness for Women is about. It is a practical guide for busy women to coming home to yourself in each present moment. To findingTrade ReviewMindfulness for Women demystifies meditation techniques and the philosophy of mindfulness that underlies them, aiming to bring a sense of calm and stillness - an 'inner compass' for active lives, fostering 'being' rather than 'doing'. The combination of Vidyamala's experience and practicality with Claire's excited discovery of using mindfulness makes a joyful combination. Evidence, examples, strands of self-compassion, plenty of exercises and challenges: all are infused with the same generosity of spirit that the book will help readers to cultivate. * Dr Amanda C de C Williams, Reader in Clinical Health Psychology, University College London *

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