This book is for every woman who has wished for an unhurried, personal conversation with a sympathetic doctor who will answer her questions about reproductive health. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist practicing for more than 25 years, presents a complete and up-to-date guide to a healthy reproductive system for women in their teens through middle age.With warmth and understanding, Dr. Minkin and coauthor Carol V. Wright respond to questions about the gynecological issues...

Building on the huge success of books like The Paleo Diet, Nell Stephenson’s Paleoista offers a fun, female-friendly way for women to enjoy the health benefits of what has been called the “Caveman Diet,” including more than fifty simple, delicious Paleo recipes!A Paleoista has radiant skin, boundless energy, eats decadent food at every meal, and never feels deprived. As the ultimate Paleoista, Nell Stephenson knows exactly how to incorporate the P...

The Groundbreaking Guide Every Woman NeedsWith The V Book, women will learn everything they need to know about the basics of vulvovaginal—or “V”–health, an essential yet often overlooked area of women’s health. Dr. Elizabeth G. Stewart, the nation’s foremost expert in vulvovaginal care and sexual-pain disorders, answers the questions about the all too common “V” ailments that women are embarrassed to discuss even with their doctors.Drawing upon the latest m...

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 bodys changes and controlli...

The natural treatment methods included in this book are easily administered from home, safe and have been proven to work in many women.The more traditional treatment plans for ovarian cysts are usually very embarrassing, expensive, dangerous and act more as a bandage than a cure: treating only the symptoms and not solving the problem that causes the ovarian cyst to begin with. The natural treatment methods in this book work to solve the problem and include: cleansing, proper diet, ...

This practical and evidence-based guide on postpartum depression (PPD) includes the best and most current studies to date on PPD as well as practical experience from the field.Postpartum Depression was specifically developed to meet the needs of front-line health and social service providers who work with women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It provides a unique Canadian perspective and covers diversity issues in more depth than other resources.The gui...

With the ardent tone of a close friend, Barbara Seaman draws on forty years of journalistic research to expose the "menopause industry" and shows how estrogen therapy often causes more problems—including breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke—than it cures. The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women tracks the well-intentioned discovery of synthetic estrogen through the unconscionable and misleading promotion of a dangerous drug.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A HEALTHY, NATURAL PREGNANCYPregnancy and childbirth can be one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life. With Natural Pregnancy, you can make informed, educated decisions about your pregnancy to ensure your baby is born happy and healthy—naturally.Natural Pregnancy is the perfect resource for expectant parents; whether you choose to opt for an all-natural birth, or are looking t...

With the health risks associated with conventional hormone-replacement therapy, women are searching for safe and effective ways to reduce hot flashes, prevent osteoporosis, and reduce the risk of heart disease during menopause. In this User's Guide, health writer Kathleen Barnes describes a variety of natural and safe options for navigating the biological changes that come with mid-life. She suggests vitamins, herbs, and other supplements that scientific studies have found helpful in easin...

With contributions from six experienced psychologist moms and one doctor dad, The Mama Time Workbook for New Mothers provides a rich combination of professional expertise combined with practical parenting strategies for the first year. This book will quickly become a valuable resource for every new mother!

Emmy Nominated Soap Opera Star, Amy Gibson, International Wig Designer, Leading Personal Hair Loss Consultant and 'The Voice of Hair Loss, has been living with hair loss for 25 years, and has dedicated her life to helping women better understand and emotionally cope with hair loss and how to live their their lives normally like any woman with hair.In her new book, Sex, Wigs and Whispers ~ Love and Life With Hair Loss, Amy crosses the barriers by opening a no-blink conversation abou...

For readers who enjoyed Alexandra Heminsley's Running like a Girl and Bryony Gordon's Mad Girl, Running for my Life is a hilarious, heartfelt and inspirational story of one woman's marathon journey through mental illness.Throughout her life, Rachel Cullen followed a simple yet effective route straight to mental health misery. Suffering from bipolar disorder, and hungry for approval at any price, she settled for flunked relationships, an ill-fittin...