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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...
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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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
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
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
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
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...
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
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The highly anticipated new novel by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh-"a gifted chronicler of the human condition" (Washington Post Book World)-is a tense, riveting story about the disparate lives that intersect at a woman's clinic in Boston"--
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Language
English
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Many women still suffer a long-ingrained dissociation with their own vaginas and a misunderstanding of what goes on "down there." With expertise and a dose of humor, leading ob-gyn, educator and women's health advocate Dr. Sherry Ross addresses every urgent, confounding, culturally taboo or embarrassing question women have about vaginas, with the goal of healthier, happier lives for all. She-ology describes the state of the vagina at every age and...
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."--
12) A spark of light
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things returns with a powerful and provocative new novel about ordinary lives that intersect during a heart-stopping crisis. The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center, a women's reproductive health services clinic--its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire, taking all inside hostage....
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
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
Language
English
Description
Having a smear test can be worrying. For women with intellectual disabilities there is the added fear of not understanding what is happening. This book is designed to support women like Carol who is invited to have a smear test. It begins with a nurse telling Carol and her friends how to stay healthy 'down below'. It goes on to explain what happens to Carol from receiving the invitation for a smear test, making the preliminary visit to the GP practice,...
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,...
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Language
English
Description
National Women Commission (Rashtriya Mahila Panch) is having such bursting views on the poor conditions of women in India, it is high time to work for and volunteer for the cause of the movement of women liberation. The immediate and urgent worry pertains to problems of family life, married life and physical as well as mental health of women, especially in the semi- developed areas like Saurashtra. Such serious and deep thinking prompts this book....
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Español
Description
Las transformaciones económicas y sociales que se produjeron en España durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX, provocaron un cambio sustancial en la vivencia del parto para las mujeres, que pasaron de ser actos íntimos en el domicilio de las parturientas con la atención de una matrona, a ser actos quirúrgicos y medicalizados en los grandes centros hospitalarios. Las matronas fueron testigos excepcionales de este cambio. A partir de entonces se...
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Language
English
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When Laura Jensen Walker was diagnosed with breast cancer on her first wedding anniversary, she found humor to be healing in the midst of terrifying circumstances. In this energetic and hope-filled book, she draws on her faith and her sense of humor to encourage others going through the same thing. From discovering that "bald is beautiful" to navigating the world of saline breast implants, Walker recounts the highs and lows of coping with cancer.
Infused...
20) At Highest Risk
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Quechua
Description
Just as the rivers of the Andes mountains twist and coil in a curious maze, so does the grave situation of Peruvian women's health care. Within the past decade, the Andean women in Peru have faced a massive sterilization campaign, exorbitant fines for homebirths, remnants of a deadly civil war, and the second highest maternal death rate in South America. Yet, as they have for centuries, the Quechua and Aymara people are fighting to preserve their...
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