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Book SynopsisRestore vitality, reduce stress, and get your mojo back with yoga tailored to the female body.Discover how yoga can provide health benefits specifically for your female body, whatever your stage of life. Women are more prone to asthma, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis, and can use yoga to mitigate against such health threats.You may be pregnant or a new mother, balancing family commitments, or feel exhausted all the time - Yoga for Women has ideal programmes to help you find renewed energy and inner calm. Discover how certain asanas can build bone strength or a healthy respiratory system, relieve stress and boost energy, improve your sex life, provide gentle exercise during pregnancy, or alleviate pain or the symptoms of menopause. Start with the basics, including simple warm-ups and poses that will enhance your well-being. Then explore sequences that help you to guard against female health issues and meet the challenges that life presents. Yoga for Women is perfect for women at every stage of life.Trade Review"This simple guide to bringing calmness, flexibility and joy into your life will help reduce your risk of osteoporosis, thyroid disease and a multitude of other nasties, all by practicing this ancient art. It contains advice for every woman including new mums and those in the menopause." * Top Sante *

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Book SynopsisA scathing analysis of high-tech biomedical reproductive techniques. Women as Wombs provides groundbreaking insights into the debate over reproductive technology and its ethical, legal, and political implications.Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS p. v; INTRODUCTION p. vii; 1 The Production of Fertility and Infertility: East and West, South and North p. 1; 2 Maternal Environments and Ejaculatory Fathers: New Definitions of Motherhood and Fatherhood p. 29; 3 A Critique of Reproductive Liberalism p. 76; 4 The Marketing of the New Reproductive Technologies: Medicine, the Media and the Idea of Progress p. 108; 5 The International Traffic in Woman, Children, and Fetuses p. 138; 6 International Human Rights, Integrity, and Legal Frameworks p. 188; NOTES p. 211; INDEX p. 245;

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Book SynopsisA woman's mind and body change as she goes through life, and so should her outlook on what it means to be healthy and fit. If you're a woman over age 35, you need fitness and wellness advice that's uniquely tailored to your needs so you can look and feel your best. You need Total Body Beautiful.With combined decades of experience and dozens of fitness certifications and credentials, the expert team of authors, Andrea Orbeck, Desi Bartlett, and Nicole Stuart, have worked with hundreds of celebrities, supermodels, and ordinary women to develop workout and wellness solutions to stay active and feel good in their own skin—and they can do the same for you. These authors understand the complexities of women's bodies and the changes that occur as women age.More than an exercise guide, Total Body Beautiful explores the changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, during perimenopause, and during and after menopause. You’ll learn how hormones affect your physical body and emotional wellness, the effects of exercise on the brain, and how nutrition affects the way you look and feel. You'll find insider tips and client stories from celebrities and clients who the authors have worked with.You'll get practical and research-backed advice on improving strength, mobility, flexibility, and aerobic fitness. You’ll learn how to choose fitness activities based on your goals—both now and when your life priorities change. With 100 different exercises—spanning yoga, Pilates, and strength exercises—you'll have plenty of options to choose from when creating your workouts build, no matter what life stage you are in. Sample plans help you consider your needs when creating daily and weekly workout schedules, or you can choose from over two dozen predesigned yoga, Pilates, strength and cardio, and combination workouts for instant variety and effectiveness.Movement in many forms is the key to building and maintaining a healthy body and mind at any age. Get a renewed outlook on what it means to be fit with Total Body Beautiful.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"Working with Desi is one of my favorite things. Anytime my anxiety is high, she helps bring me back to the present moment through yoga. I met her through my doula and have been working with her since being pregnant. Her practice is amazing, and her visualization meditations ground me. I always feel amazing after a session with her! I'm so lucky to have her in my life; she is a gift to this world!"—Ashley Tisdale, Actress and Founder of Frenshe"Nicole helped me sculpt my body and get in tip-top shape for House Bunny."—Anna Faris"Andrea is a great trainer and very educated about the body. She motivated me and made it fun to train with her in 2009 after the birth of my daughter."—Heidi Klum"The most humbling transformation occurred in me when I made the decision to dedicate time to my body in a loving way through Pilates. Not only did my physical body transform into the lithe, dancer’s shape I’d always dreamed of (yet thought was beyond my grasp), I also realized that inherent in this practice was a key to calming my overactive mind and returning wholly to my body. One of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself was committing to show up and see what my body was capable of."—Scout Willis, Musician and Artist"Andrea brings an optimism and variety to my workouts that I've never before experienced with a trainer. Her deep knowledge of the body—applied specifically to my goals and life—has changed the way I view fitness and what is possible."—Kimora Lee Simmons"During the shutdowns in 2020 I started working out with Desi, Nicole, and Andy online. I love the workouts and continue to enjoy them. An unexpected benefit was learning more about meditation techniques. Using the mantra ‘peace’ helped me through handling my own experience with COVID-19. One night my ability to breath was getting worse, and I began to panic that I wouldn't be able to breath. As my heart rate started to increase, I began to repeat the mantra ‘peace’ over and over and, by using meditation, I was able to slow down my heart rate and control my breathing immensely. Meditation helped me not only that night but many times during my experience with COVID-19. It was a blessing."—Jaime Catmull, Forbes Contributor, Your Money Champion Columnist for GOBankingRates.com, and Vice President of Partnerships at ConsumerTrack"Nicole is the most incredible person and Pilates teacher. Through Nicole, my husband Nick and I discovered Pilates in the truest form as taught by Joseph Pilates. I have been so inspired by Nicole and her wonderful teaching. We will always be so grateful to Nicole."—Susie Cave, Founder of The Vampire's Wife“Desi not only changed my pregnancy, but she changed my life. Her warm, kind, grounding, intuitive love encouraged me to be respectful of what my body needed in such a tender time. She encouraged me to listen to myself, to trust myself, and to make decisions for my baby and me. I will never forget training with her about a year after my daughter Hart was born. I was debating whether or not it was time to finish nursing, and I knew this was probably my last time breastfeeding. I was so confused and emotional. Desi suggested we meditate to end our session, and when we got up she held my hand and just said, ‘it’s OK to be done.’ I cried as I hugged her and thanked her for giving me the permission I didn’t know I was looking for. Of course, the workouts and yoga were unequivocally beneficial to my pregnancy, but really it was the emotional love, support, and grounding that Desi gave me that will stay with me for a lifetime.”—Yael Cohen, Cofounder of F*** Cancer"I met Nicole Stuart after I had my third child and was over 40. I had a big job as the first woman copresident of a major talent agency. Two of my clients gifted me 10 sessions with Nicole, and we have been working together ever since. When we first started, my muscles were very tight, and I couldn’t get close to getting my legs over my head, but now I do it easily. I consider my weekly Pilates sessions a key part of my anti-aging regimen."—Nancy Josephson, Partner at WME Talent Agency"Depleted. That’s how I felt when I was introduced to Desi Bartlett. I had just gone through seven rounds of fertility treatments before and during the pandemic to conceive my second child and had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease during my postpartum season. I was utterly exhausted and gearing up to return to my full-time career. As a seasoned creative executive, I had mastered my professional life but had neglected my body and spirit. Before meeting Desi, I had tried every fitness class, trainer, app, and trend you can imagine and still felt a lack of routine, progress, and impact—internally and externally. After meeting Desi, for the first time in my life I felt I found what I was looking for in a workout: a workout that starts from the inside out. I am being restored and strengthened by the tools, exercises, and practices that Desi has created for me. Desi is my ultimate coach, trainer, and friend. She has helped me connect within to be ever strong on the outside. Whether I am navigating my career, my family, or the world, I now feel rooted and capable to focus on what I value and what will nourish my whole being. There is no one like Desi! Read her book and you will unlock the strategies to live a more connected approach to well-being. Desi will take you deeper to transform your heart, soul, and body to become unstoppable!"—Gabrielle Raymond McGee, Chief Operating Officer of Tory Burch Foundation and Board Member of Mission BlueTable of ContentsPart I. What’s Going On InsideChapter 1. Physical Changes Chapter 2. Mental ShiftsChapter 3. Emotional AdjustmentsPart II. Fitness Activities and ExercisesChapter 4. YogaChapter 5. PilatesChapter 6. Strength Training and Aerobic FitnessPart III. Plan for ConsistencyChapter 7. Create Your PlanChapter 8. Activity-Specific WorkoutsChapter 9. Combined Workouts

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

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

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Book SynopsisMenopause affects 51% of the population. Yet despite increased awareness in recent years, so much of the menopause remains a mystery. Here, Dr Louise Newson, the UK's leading menopause specialist, breaks remaining taboos with the definitive guide to menopause. The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause starts with the key facts about hormones, their importance and their effects on our bodies, before delving into family histories and their effects on menopause, the essential guide to HRT, our libidos, our mental and physical health, how menopause affects our careers and relationships and so much more. Dr Louise Newson covers five key elements: 1. The essentials: must-know information that is evidence-based and accessible. 2. Exclusive research and findings from Dr Newson's non-profit Newson Health Research and Education and Balance community. 3. Common questions women want to know answered. 4. Real stories: Women share their own mTrade ReviewLouise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too. -- Holly WilloughbyDr Louise is a miracle worker -- Lorraine KellyLouise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field. -- Joe WicksDr Louise Newson is a fantastic authority on the menopause who has helped 100,000s of women through her clinics, digital products and books. Her tireless campaigning and expertly crafted content helps women around the world to better understand the menopause, make evidence based decisions and take control of their health. I recommend her work to all of my patients and colleagues. -- Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP founder of "The Doctor's Kitchen"The medic who kickstarted the menopause revolution. -- Lorraine Candy, Journalist * The Sunday Times *Louise has brought the conversion about the menopause to the foreground much to the relief of lots of women and is championing adequate availability of adequate hormone replacement as well as advocating healthy lifestyle -- Miss Claire Mellon, Consultant Obstetrician and GynaecologistDr Louise Newson is an experienced GP and one of a few top UK experts on the menopause who has helped hundreds of thousands of women through her clinic, app and websites. This book should help many more! -- Professor Tim SpectorIt is impossible to overstate the pioneering role Dr Louise Newson has played in bringing menopause education to public awareness. I found this impassioned and comprehensive book so instructive. Readers are incredibly lucky to get the benefit of her decades of expertise. -- Tamsen Fadal, Journalist, Menopause Advocate, Podcaster

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

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

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Talk about a tour de force! I am transfixed by the depth, humor, and game-changing wisdom in this book. Regena is one of the most profound and provocative thought leaders in the world today . . . and she will wrestle a woman to the ground if need be to get her to give up her resistance to her own desires and her pleasure. My charge to you—as a doctor who has spent a lifetime assisting women in healing their bodies—is that you have the courage to read Pussy: A Reclamation. But don’t just read it. Let the truth of it sink into your body, right into your bone marrow. Let this book change your life in the way it has changed mine.”— from the foreword by Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Goddesses Never Age“For years Regena Thomashauer has devoted herself to women, to awakening their sensuality and their life force. This book is the guide, the provocation, the initiation, the insistence, the call to reconnect with the most vital, holy force in the world, your pussy. It’s time now! Read this and fly.”— Eve Ensler, Tony Award–winning playwright, performer, and activist; author of The Vagina Monologues and In the Body of the World “Ladies, you are about to pledge allegiance to your greatest power. Deeply positive and irresistible, Regena Thomashauer’s work is fueling a revolution of pleasure. This book is a total turn-on.”— Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map “Every so often there is a fresh, breakthrough voice that births a revolution in how we think, act, and feel. Regena Thomashauer is that voice. This brilliant book is required reading for every woman who longs to step into her power and live with pleasure and purpose.” — Kris Carr, New York Times best-selling author“Regena’s work has been revelatory for me. Her research, experience, and guidance are essential for any woman who yearns to embody her full power, strength, and happiness. This is a book that can and will change your life.”— Marie Forleo, founder of B-School and creator of MarieTV“Pussy is a must-read for all women. Regena’s words and wisdom give us permission to accept pleasure and awaken the dormant parts of our being. This book clears shame, awakens inspiration, and guides you to trust yourself. I’m deeply moved by this book, and I know it will serve countless women throughout the world. Thank you, Regena, we need you!”— Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times best-selling author of The Universe Has Your Back and Super Attractor

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Book SynopsisAn Instant New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller! A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging 2021#1 Canadian BestsellerJust as she did in her groundbreaking bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, the internet’s most fearless advocate for women’s health, brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice.I feel more equipped to care for my patients, challenge the patriarchy, and empower & educate thanks to her work and advocacy.” —Dr. Danielle Jones (Mama Doctor Jones)“An exhilarating read and a comprehensive review of all things menopause.” —North American Menopause Society “Gynecologi

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Book SynopsisThe Power Source shows how and why our pelvic floor is so important from a variety of different perspectives, ranging from purely physical body mechanics to how it impacts our nervous system to how it is the seat of all life force energy. Located at our root, all energy and strength flow up from the pelvic floor. Our pelvic floor determines how strong our core is, how we handle stress, and how much energy reaches the rest of our body. In other words, without addressing the health of our pelvic floor, we are all missing out on a powerful key component of our overall physical, emotional, and spiritual health.The Power Source offers a deep understanding of how to cultivate this strength in their bodies and in their lives by following a holistic, multi-sensory program that works from the pelvic floor up. Roxburgh demonstrates how it relates to the other areas of our body (or, as she calls them, "containers"), both physically and energetically. And, most importantly, she shares a program for how readers can align their bodies and their lives by adopting an entirely new and more powerful definition of "strength."

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I feel a thousand times smarter after reading Menopause Bootcamp. Why does no one tell us?? As a woman approaching a certain age, I'm so grateful to Dr. Suzanne for demystifying and educating on this very natural process with her compassion and humor and experience. This book is so rich with important information that I can return to it for years to come.” — Rashida Jones, Grammy Award-winning actor, writer, and producer “Menopause Bootcamp is a remarkable feat. Gilberg-Lenz is a renowned MD, who combines medical wisdom with lifestyle wellness practices to improve women’s quality of life. Menopause is not the end; rather, it’s a metamorphosis of body and spirit. This phase in a woman’s life has been overlooked for far too many years. I’m delighted to encounter a paradigm shifting perspective from an open-minded, patient-first, radically honest leader in the field.” — Mark Hyman, MD, Director, the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet “Menopause Bootcamp takes a fierce approach to this key life transition for women. Fueled by unapologetic anger at how menopause has been twisted and misunderstood by the patriarchy, this book not only gives women the truth about our bodies in middle-age, but helps us embrace our authenticity and wholeness as wise women." — Kristin Neff, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Author of Fierce Self-compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive “No one ever told me about menopause. It was just a weird, ominous word that I suddenly became aware of when it started happening to me. I know we all wish our mothers had told us exactly how to deal with our periods, but I truly think we need them to prepare us for menopause. For those of you who are young now, do yourself a favor: read this and don’t be afraid. Knowledge is power. For those of you who are my age—who grew up with the shame, under the cloak and dagger of never talking about it—I present to you Dr. Suzanne’s book.” — Pamela Segall Adlon, Director/Producer/Writer "Accessible and down-to-earth, this will be a boon for women struggling with this time in their life." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAfraid of training with weights? Worried of putting on muscles? Think again. Strength training is for women.This book is the ultimate guide to toning up, burning fat and getting the body you want. It shows you why women should train with weights and why you should not be afraid of them. Dispelling the myth that weight training makes a woman bulky and unfeminine', the book shows that weights and resistance training methods could be the single most important element in your fitness regime. Packed with full-colour photos and descriptions of over 30 exercises, the book gives you advice on how to put together a resistance training programme as well as how to interchange exercises. Motivational, it also gives three 6-week workout programmes to achieve a stronger, fitter and firmer body.This is the ideal companion to get the best toned body you've always wanted. Strength training is for women.Trade ReviewDiscover how a little resistance training can go a long way * Top Santé Health & Beauty *Shows how to shape up without bulking up. * Woman & Home *Strength training tones all the key parts of your body, producing firmer muscles and pulling in problem areas – giving an all-round leaner physique. * Your Fitness *shows women why they should train with weights and not be afraid of the myth of bulking up * FitPro *Table of Contents1. Why weight? Your journey to a New You starts now! 2. Why women need resistance 3. The path to a great body requires resistance 4. Path to resistance 1 5. Path to resistance 2 6. Make it a HIT! 7. Resistance nutrition 8. Staying on course References

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Book SynopsisA Unique 8-Step System to Reverse Your PCOS Author and naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch dives deep into the science underlying the mysteries of PCOS, offering the newest research and discoveries on the disorder and a detailed array of treatment options

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Book SynopsisPeriod. is everything you need to know about periods. PERIOD. Period. is a book for everyone; for children and adults, mums and dads, womb-owners and ex-womb-owners. There is no beating around the bush in this funny and informative book written and illustrated by Natalie Byrne, full of practical tips and advice from what a period actually is, to who and who doesn't have them. This book is a myth-busting must-read. For each book sold we will donate menstrual supplies to asylum seekers, refugees and those who can't afford them through Bloody Good Period.Trade Review"I wish I'd had this illustrated guide to periods as a teenager" Mashable; "Natalie Byrne's inclusive book on periods deserves shelf space" HuffPost; "Period. is a brilliant introduction to the subject." The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health

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Book SynopsisMarilyn Glenville, one of Britain''s leading nutritionists, believes that many female health problems are caused by incorrect nutrition. Guiding you through a comprehensive list of women''s conditions and concerns, she explains how you can regain your health in the most natural and non-invasive way possible. Dr Glenville provides: Reassuring and proven advice on all aspects of women''s bodies, health and hormones; An extensive list of women''s symptoms, from menstrual problems and infertility to menopause, vaginal infections and endometriosis; Thorough, detailed health solutions that combine the best from orthodox, complementary and natural medicine; Guidance on how nutrition and supplementation can dramatically improve your health; Advice on how to change your lifestyle and environment to enhance your well-being

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised for the twenty-first century—with updated information and attractive new illustrations and photos throughout. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drug-free!The Bradley Method®, used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surgery-free childbirth and puts you in control by providing the tools to navigate evidence-based care. Certified childbirth educator Susan McCutcheon, one of Dr. Bradley’s first students, now makes this natural approach to childbirth more accessible than ever. You will learn:• Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing• To defuse fear by understanding all aspects of laboring• How to involve your partner as a birth coach and a fully engaged participant• What’s driving the induction epidemic and how to avoid an unnecessary induction•&

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Book SynopsisThe Hormone Type Cookbook is the everywoman’s guide to resolving hormone imbalance through food and lifestyle.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: Your Hormone Health Matters CHAPTER 1: The Hormone Education You Never Had CHAPTER 2 Nutrition Foundations for Hormone Balance CHAPTER 3 High Estrogen CHAPTER 4 Low Estrogen CHAPTER 5 Low Progesterone CHAPTER 6 Low Testosterone CHAPTER 7 High Androgens CHAPTER 8 Adrenal Burnout and Balancing Cortisol CHAPTER 9 Low Thyroid Resources Guide to Reducing Endocrine Disruptors Meal Plans References Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis“An autobiographical account of how a psychiatric nurse specialist became a folk medicine healer; this also explains the origins and practice of one of the oldest forms of medicine in the New World.″—Kirkus Praise for WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK   “This is a book that we’ve been awaiting for years—one that unites the best medicine from the ancient past with the deepest needs of the contemporary heart and soul.”—Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Gift of Story, and Faithful Gardener   “Elena Avila’s book is a combination manual, memoir, and healing chant. I’m so glad these stories and secrets – which have been known orally by our culture for ages – are finally down on paper.” —Julia Alvarez, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents   “Avila shatters myths about curanderismo and reminds us that it’s just as important today as it was centuries ago.”—The Austin Chronicle   “In this age of impersonal and technologic health care, Elena Avila’s book gives the reader permission to rely on what has all too often been forgotten. Her message—that healing cannot occur without the heart, instincts, wisdom, and compassion of the healer—is given with grace and simplicity.”—Barbara Dossey, R.N., M.S., HNC, FAAN, Director, Holistic Nursing Associates   “Truthful, often painful, always riveting, WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK reveals how the practices of curanderismo can heal the soul sickness not addressed by Western medicine.”—Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima “Grounded in the earth, at home in both modern and indigenous medicine, Elena Avila is a true emissary of healing, casting a brilliant glow into the dark of all medicine that denies the soul. As a human, I cherish Elena’s light. As a psychiatrist, I welcome her insight.”—Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Second Sight and The Genius of Empathy   “Avila is entertaining and often humorous...Without climbing on a soapbox, [her] narrative demonstrates what’s missing from most American medical practices, and how many patients could be helped so much more than they are now.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisExhausted. Frazzled. Worn out. This is how Kimberley Welman felt after giving birth to three babies, including twins, within 19 months. Once a marathon runner, Kimberley could barely jog around the block without wanting to keel over, but she knew she had to do something. Her health and sanity were at stake.With no clear sense of where to begin, Kimberley tried CrossFit (expensive), classes at her gym (hard to get to), running (too hard on her recovering body). Months later, she finally found a training partner in fellow mother Victoria Reihana, and discovered the joys of clean eating and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). What began as one mother''s mission to get her body back, has become a global movement and ever-expanding online community, full of women (with and without children) motivating one another to live healthier lives. Featuring recipes, exercise routines and inspirational advice, The Stay Strong Mummy Fitness Plan will fill the mother-shape

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Book SynopsisWith valuable insights from two breast cancer survivors who know their way around the medical system, this guide reveals how to create a self-care support system that can help women to maintain control of their treatment.

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Book SynopsisAn explosive book that exposes the truth about breast cancer screening.For decades, women have been told that mammograms save lives. Yet many scientists say that this is in fact not true. Conspiracy of Hope reveals how breast cancer screening was introduced in the US before there was any good evidence it made any difference, and an unfounded belief in early detection caught on quickly in Canada and other developed countries. Today the evidence is starkly clear. Screening does more harm than good. Still women, and their doctors, continue to buy into a myth perpetuated by greed, fear, and wishful thinking.Conspiracy of Hope illustrates how a vortex of interests came together to make breast screening standard medical practice and why it's so hard to persuade them they are wrong. The radiologists, the imaging machinery manufacturers, and the pink ribbon charities are all part of that story. It is a tale of back-stabbing and intrigue, of exploiting fear and hope, while distorting and misrepresenting the evidence. Or simply ignoring it.Trade Review"If you've ever wondered why mammography screening has been the target of fierce debate for thirty years running,read this book. Renée Pellerin exposes how the early detection mantra has always been a mix of good intentions,magical thinking, and flim-flam. What it is has never been is full-on science. The balance of evidence on screening mammography weighs heavily toward lesser benefit and more harm than anyone ever wanted to believe. Conspiracy of Hope chronicles how belief born from hope and perpetuated by vested interests can be hard to shake,even when confronted with a wealth of research." -- Gayle Sulik

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Book SynopsisForeword by Izabella Wentz, New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol A revolutionary, wellness-centered functional approach to managing hormonal imbalance by the first physician in the United States to be certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Every woman deserves to feel her best.  Do you suffer from headaches, irregular periods, or fatigue? You’re not alone. Four out of five women will face life-altering hormonal imbalances, debilitating conditions that wreak havoc on their physical and mental health—yet most of these issues go unacknowledged, undiagnosed, and untreated. Called “America’s Holistic Gynecologist,” Dr. Shawn Tassone has

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Book SynopsisCommercial hair dyes contain thousands of different chemicals, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic — but you don’t have to choose between gorgeous color and good health. Natural hair care expert Christine Shahin shows you how to use nontoxic plant pigments — henna, indigo, amla, and cassia — to color your hair naturally, whatever your hair type or ethnicity, with beautiful results! These pigments are readily available at natural food stores and online, and they’re simple, safe, easy to use, and cost-effective. With clearly written instructions and step-by-step photography, Shahin shows you exactly how to apply these pigments, alone or in combinations, to achieve a full range of shades of brown, black, and red. She also includes instructions for transitioning from chemical dyes to natural ones and for using chemical and natural dyes together.

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Book SynopsisMyths of Menopause illuminates this stage of the female hormone odyssey with insights from leading experts, empowering women with the wisdom and understanding to navigate this journey.

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Book SynopsisHas LOCKDOWN left you feeling OVERLOADED, OVERWHELMED AND EXHAUSTED? Are you counting the weeks until the schools re-open? Are you dreaming of a holiday with family and friends? Do you feel too tired to plan ahead? BEAT BURNOUT and RE-SET YOUR ENERGY in just 6 WEEKS.More than two-thirds of adults in the UK (69%) report feeling very worried about the effect COVID-19 is having on their wellbeing.The World Health Organisation have not only officially added burnout to their International Classification of Diseases; they predict that work-related stress, burnout and depression will together top the list of most prevalent diseases in the coming years.Take action, overcome and prevent burnout IN JUST 6 WEEKS with this simple body and mindset programme. Rosie Millen's (AKA Miss Nutritionist) was inspired to help others after she collapsed in the park one day and, with poor information and misdiagnosis, remained in bed for close to three years. Now 100% recovered, she coaches thousands of people to reenergize and regain their lives with her unique, lifestyle plan.INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:· Understanding burnout and how to identify it· Why you are tired all the time· Which foods give you energy and which foods sap your energy· Energy-boosting supplements· Action points to reduce stress, sleep better and manage your hectic life· Practical steps for mastering your mindset· A 6-week meal plan complete with 70 delicious recipes· And so much more'My message is really simple: burnout sucks and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I want to share with everyone how simple it is to feel energised.' - Rosie Millen

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Book SynopsisMenopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flushes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to understand what was happening to her, she slammed up against a culture of silence and sexism. Some promoted hormone replacement therapy, others encouraged acceptance, but there was little that offered a path to understanding menopause in an engaged way.Flash Count Diary is a powerful exploration into aspects of menopause that have rarely been written about. It is a deeply feminist book, honest about the intimations of mortality that menopause signals but also an argument for the ascendency, beauty and power of the post-reproductive years in women's lives.Trade ReviewMany days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic. I'm about to buy it for everyone I know -- MAGGIE NELSONA searingly intelligent, richly imagined, deeply moving memoir and exploration of menopause. This is not like anything I have ever seen on the subject . . . [Steinke] takes her body, our history and nature itself seriously . . . I was incredibly stirred, educated and inspired by this book . . . I love this book. I admire this book. It's fierce, and it's important -- ELIZABETH GILBERTA fiercely intelligent trawl through menopausal waters that is not afraid to confront the intricacies of the female body and mind. There is a beautiful precision to the writing -- CATHY RENTZENBRINK * * The Times * *Incandescent -- OLIVIA LAING * * Guardian Book of the Week * *[Steinke's] refreshing description of the second act is stylish. Based on interviews, it is a new take on the power of women at this stage of adulthood . . . she has a positive take on desire and sexuality, which many women will find uplifting and surprising * * Sunday Times * *Darcey Steinke opens the door on to the dark, frightening and lonely room where the Menopause has long resided and draws it into the sun, into the light. It's a book for all women (and men), written with brilliance, imagination, humanity, lucidity and love -- JULIET STEVENSONRevolutionary * * Daily Mail * *Part memoir, part manifesto, part natural history, this book is a profound white-knuckle ride through unnamed territories -- JENNY OFFILL, author of Dept. of SpeculationMeticulously researched and passionately written, Flash Count Diary examines the shame and stigma attached to female aging so closely that their opposites are revealed. Steinke posits menopause as a channel through which new realms of possibility, depth, strength and growth can be revealed. An inspiring and visionary book -- CHRIS KRAUS, author of I Love DickI hope that Steinke's book, which I consumed hungrily, will encourage a wave of work by and about women undergoing what is, quite literally, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Steinke makes the case that the inexorable slide away from fertility is a rebirth of agency, and her book is the fruit of the very creativity it describes * * New Yorker * *

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Book SynopsisTrack your hormonal patterns and get to know your menstrual cycle in a more intimate way using this stylish and functional personal wellness planner for women. This first-of-its-kind 90-day hormone tracker journal gives women the guidance and space they need to track their monthly cycles and monitor how diet, exercise, moods, sleep, supplements, and more impact their hormonal fluctuations. On a basic level, natural hormone tracking is incredibly helpful for knowing when your period will come and end, when you should use protection or avoid sex to prevent pregnancy, and for gaining a fundamental connection to your flow. And if you're trying to conceive, it's essential for fertility tracking and fertility health. On a deeper level, tracking can strengthen your body awareness (physically and emotionally) and connection to nature. After 90 days of tracking, you'll have a strong foundational knowledge of your personal cycle patterns and how your hormones affect your mood, motivation levels, cravings, and more. The Happy Hormone Tracker includes: - Health primer explaining the four phases of a woman's cycle and what to expect during those times of the month - 90 days of daily tracker pages for monitoring ovulation, overall mood, digestion, hours slept, food cravings, stress level, exercise, motivation level, and more. - Weekly reflections for keeping track of personal habits, self-care, and more. - Food charts to help you know the best foods to eat for each phase of the month - And other tips from Shannon Leparski, author of the 2019 bestselling book The Happy Hormone Guide

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