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Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Women have always struggled with the idea of how much better life would be if they had a better body, a better exercise routine, a better life. This can make it difficult for women to grasp that aging is both a normal and natural part of life. With over 40 years of experience working as an obstetrician gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Heather Johnson is equipped with the knowledge to help women of all ages mature gracefully . In What They Don't Tell You...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Blum's complete guide to women's health is an encouraging, smart and sisterly volume that deserves a place alongside other trusted go-to resources." -- Publishers Weekly From Esther Blum, an expert nutritionist at Dr. Perricone's flagship Manhattan store, comes the breakthrough news that, yes, you can eat and drink what you love and still look and feel gorgeous. Esther reveals the secrets to beautiful skin, a fantastic figure, and peace of mind --...
Author
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A six-week program for the autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis -- that lets you step into lifestyle changes with ease. If you've recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, you're probably exhausted and overwhelmed by the prospect of making all the recommended lifestyle and dietary changes -- and that's on top of being exhausted by Hashimoto's itself! Health coach Leah Carver, a Hashimoto's patient herself, has written this...
Publisher
TI Inc. Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An optimistic outlook can make you healthier, wealthier, and happier too. In this special edition, you'll find: tricks to tap your inner optimist, decorating tips for a happy space, real-life stories of kindness and community, and raising upbeat kids, building self-compassion."--
Author
Publisher
Addicus Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Confronting an illness that affects an estimated 10 million American women, this jargon-free reference sheds light on the commonplace ailment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The symptoms of this hormonal disorder are explored in detail, including irregular menstrual cycles, excess facial and body hair, weight gain, and adult acne. Identifying the affliction as the leading cause of infertility, this study also investigates the long-term risks...
Author
Series
Glass Mountain pamphlet volume no. 2
Publisher
The Feminist Press at CUNY
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The classic work on women's health and how the medical establishment helped to justify sexism, by the authors of Witches, Midwives, and Nurses . From Barbara Ehrenrich, New York Times -bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed , Bright-Sided , and other titles, and Deirdre English, former editor of Mother Jones , this book delves into the history of how women have been diagnosed, defined, and often dismissed, by doctors, a problem that persists even...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
You May Not Have Tried Everything! Today, many couples who experience problems getting pregnant look to the miracles of modern science for help. Yet for the more than five million Americans of childbearing age who have failed to conceive within a year or more, the good news is that as many as half go on to get pregnant and have healthy babies. Getting Pregnant Naturally is filled with dozens of little-known tips for increasing the odds of conceiving...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
With 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,...
Author
Publisher
Diversion Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A fun, easy, and economical route to fitness and health" "This book will give women everywhere the guidance they need" (Grete Waitz, 9-time winner of the New York City Marathon) . Women's fitness pioneer Kathrine Switzer has been on her feet for 53 years. She knows how running or walking is the fastest, easiest, and least expensive road to fitness for women of any age. For women over forty in particular, it's vital to fit an exercise regimen into...
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Language
English
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Turning thirty years of medical and cultural wisdom on its head, Sex, Lies, and Menopause challenges both the medical establishment and modern feminists to prove that menopause does not have to be deadly. In this revolutionary work -- a landmark that signals the true beginning of feminist medicine -- a doctor, a philosopher, and a scientist prove that by postponing marriage and motherhood, women have accelerated the aging process, resulting in earlier...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A complete holistic guide to menopause. A vital self-care manual for the more than 50 million American women facing this natural process. For thirty years, board-certified holistic practitioner, master's-prepared nurse, and doctorally prepared educator Carolyn Chambers Clark has been helping women navigate the challenges of menopause. Now she can help you with her breakthrough guide that addresses the full range of medical, alternative, and complementary...
12) The Menopause Answer Book: Practical Answers, Treatments, and Solutions for Your Unique Symptoms
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Estrogen is a powerful female hormone that protects women from many health risks. In menopause, estrogen levels decline and its protective qualities decline as well. At the same time, a lifetime of bad habits may begin to catch up with us, and our genetic predispositions to disease begin to surface. All this leads to a plethora of symptoms, some temporary, some chronic and some life-threatening. The Menopause Answer Book allows women to carefully...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From a renowned nutritionist and author of the bestselling Fat Flush Plan comes a revised and updated edition of the popular alternative guide for taking charge of your perimenopause, filled with up-to-date research, including the latest information on Hormone Replacement Therapy, mood swings, weight gain, and nutrition for women thirty-five and older. Before the Change offers a gentle, proven, incremental program for understanding your body's changes...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A shame-free, illustrated guide for people with vaginas -- from periods to basic hygiene to safe sex -- from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln. Dr. Lincoln has been sharing her expertise as an OB-GYN to her millions of followers on TikTok, and now in this accessible, illustrated guide she answers real questions about vaginal, sexual, and reproductive health for fans and new readers alike. Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had --...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
""Finally -- a fitness book for the rest of us!... [ Big Fit Girl ] is sure to usher in a new generation of tough, curvy athletes." -- Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga In Big Fit Girl , Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete...
Publisher
IRB
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Get the Summary of Emily Nagoski's Come As You Are in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes.As you read this summary, you will discover how you can grow more fully in your sex life as a woman. You will also discover : that your sexuality is influenced and limited by social...
Author
Publisher
Mango Media / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"A Complete Self-Care Plan Designed With You in Mind. Learn to find relief from the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause within this personal guidebook that addresses the most intimate aspects of a women's health. Millions of women struggle with symptoms of menopause. It's a stage in life that isn't always easy. End Your Menopause Misery offers a personal menopause plan that addresses questions you have. An information-packed guidebook offering...
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Language
English
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Description
"In this shocking, hard-hitting expose in the tradition of Naomi Klein and Barbara Ehrenreich, the editorial director of Feministing.com, reveals how gender bias infects every level of medicine and healthcare today--leading to inadequate, inappropriate, and even dangerous treatment that threatens women's lives and well-being. Modern medicine is failing women. Half of all American women suffer from at least one chronic health condition--from autoimmune...
Author
Publisher
Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse
Language
English
Description
Women with AD/HD tormented by the daily chores and decisions needed to survive in a world of linear thinking will find solace in this self-help guide. Offering a collection of practical solutions to seemingly simple daily problems, this book will help to relieve the guilt and anxiety so many women have when they feel they don't measure up to the norms of today's society. These proven gems of wisdom, submitted by hundreds of women with AD/HD from all...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Jen doesn't only talk about weight management, renewed energy and sexual vitality for women over 40 - she is a living, breathing example that all of that and more are possible. The Sex Drive Solution is a wealth of information not only from an expert doctor, but a woman, a wife, a mother who has walked a mile in your shoes. Sex Drive Solution offers women of all ages the chance to learn what is happening to their bodies, why sex isn't over after...
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