Since the invention of dextri-maltose and the subsequent rise of Similac in the early twentieth century, parents with access to clean drinking water have had a safe alternative to breast-milk. Use of formula spiked between the 1950s and 1970s, with some reports showing that nearly 75 percent of the population relied on commercial formula to at least supplement a breastfeeding routine. So how is it that most of those bottle-fed babies grew up to believe that breast, and only breast, is best...

Why has breastfeeding re-asserted itself over the last twenty years, and why are the government, the scientific and medical communities, and so many mothers so invested in the idea? In Is Breast Best? Joan B. Wolf challenges the widespread belief that breastfeeding is medically superior to bottle-feeding. Despite the fact that breastfeeding has become the ultimate expression of maternal dedication, Wolf writes, the conviction that breastfeeding provides babies unique health benefits and th...

In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and ...

The moment Jade Goody stepped into the Big Brother house in 2002, her life changed forever. As soon as she opened her mouth on national TV, Jade secured her place as the unofficial winner of the third series of Big Brother and became the most famous reality TV star in the UK. The glitz and glamour of Jade s sudden fame was a far cry from the real-life drama of the estate where she made her start. Brought up in a run-down part of Bermondsey, South London, caring for her disabled mum and wit...

A fun and fabulous health guide for living well at midlife—no prescription required!Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time—but it doesn’t have to be. Your Perfectly Pampered Menopause has the answers that make the difference, with a clear-cut plan that shows you how to look and feel better now than ever before.Culling advice from leading medical experts, award-winning reporter Colette Bouchez dispenses the latest news on everything from ho...

New insights and practical solutions for overworked and stressed-out girls and their parents.In today's achievement culture, many girls seem to be doing remarkably well—excelling in honors and sports and attending top colleges in ever greater numbers—but beneath the surface, girls are stressed out and stretched too thin as they strive to be “perfect.” In their efforts to juggle schoolwork and extracurriculars, family life and social lives, friends and frenemies, as...

Fully updated to include a new introduction by Lynda Thomas, CEO of Macmillan Cancer Support.'I can't bear not to be with these three most important people in my life. I can't bear not to be there alongside Mark as my children grow up. My bright, funny, affectionate boys who are never embarrassed to say, "love you mummy", and say it ten times day.'Renowned as a much-loved and highly respected BBC journalist, Victoria Derbyshire has spent 20 years f...

The Phytogenic Hormone Solution is a must-read for women suffering from hormone-related PMS, infertility, irregular cycles, fatigue, weight gain, and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause such as insomnia, headaches, and hot flashes. While conventional hormone replacement therapy can mitigate some of these problems, it is associated with several serious health risks. Phytogenic hormones, extracted from plants and compounded in the lab to become bioidentical to human horm...

A comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to mastering the basics of weight lifting and barbell training at home or at the gym, created specifically for womenStop looking for the “perfect program” and start working towards your goals with an exercise regimen designed to help you reach the next level in physical fitness. Top strength training professionals will show you how to craft powerful workouts that are tailored to your unique goals. Experts agree the fastest ...

Menopause Matters: Menopause and Perimenopause – The low down on menopause symptoms, night sweats and natural remedies for menopauseMenopause is nature’s way of stopping you having more kids. It is caused by a change in your hormones levels which can cause a range of symptoms from wooly headedness to mood swings and hot flushes. As with most hormonal changes, each women will have her own variation of the symptoms so one cure does not fit all.In this book, I ...

The menopause is a fact of life, but it is a process that has become so mired in myth and misinformation that it is now seen as something to fear. In The Menopause Cure: Hormonal Health, Jill D. Davey sets out to demystify this often difficult period, bringing her own experiences and the latest medical information together into one unique, inspirational book aimed at helping women thrive during the menopause and beyond.Jill D. Davey and Dr. Sergey Dzugan dive deep into hor...

One thing that women know about healthy eating is that the healthy habits keep changing. Who has the time or the patience to keep up? After all, today's on-the-go working girl can barely pause to count the change from her morning coffee, much less count carbs, fat grams, or calories.At last, there's a guide to good eating, created just for women, that helps them navigate the dietary temptations they face every day and still enjoy the foods they love—no complex nutritional calculati...