Stories about abortion provide a rich ground for looking at the relationship between narrative, experience, and meaning because in many ways abortion has come to be a defining issue for American culture-one that touches on the value we attribute to human life, liberty, and freedom.
The first book to clearly explain this new disorder and offer treatment optionsAfflicting an estimated 3 million women in the United States, PMDD is an extreme form of PMS in which the physical and psychological symptoms are often so severe that they strain social, familial, and work relationships to the breaking point.
Uncover the Secret to Better Health to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity and Other Chronic DiseasesAcidic wastes from processed food and chemical additives have detrimental effects on the human body.
The Three-Step Program to Nourish, Restore, and Detoxify Your BodyA cutting-edge guide to preventing and healing from breast cancer, with 50 recipesThere are more than 230,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the US every year and, despite better screening practices and advances in medicine, 40,000 US women die every year from breast cancer.
The first fertility-boosting guide to feature the cutting-edge research results on fertility from the Nurses' Health StudyMore than 6 million women in the United States alone experience infertility problemsUser-friendly, medically approved advice clearly explained in 10 nutritional guidelines from two of Harvard Medical School s top voices in nutrition
Intelligent Answers and Essential Advice from a World-Renowned Plastic SurgeonFrom reality shows to celebrity gossip magazines, it seems everyone is talking about plastic surgery.
Use the power of nature to heal your body and enjoy a lifetime of good healthIn Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, naturopathic physician Tori Hudson shows you how to safely and effectively combine conventional and natural medicine to maintain health and address specific medical conditions.
A practical guide to using your Korean Sasang body type to optimize your health during menopause *; Explores how each of the four Sasang body types has its own unique menopausal symptoms and Yin-Yang energy balance, explaining why hot flashes occur when they do, why insomnia is suddenly an issue, or why you feel depressed *; Provides self-tests to determine your Sasang body type and explains how the natural remedies and diets that work for one type might not work for another *; Includes Sasang herbal remedies for common challenges related to menopause, including hot flashes, depression, mood swings, brain fog, and loss of libido The ancient Korean art of Sasang medicine explains how each of us is born with a specific body type that establishes our physical and emotional strengths and weaknesses.
A tantric guide to discovering the hidden gifts of menopause *; Explains why Tantra works for menopausal women and how their bodies are naturally entering a more tantric phase focused on creative, spiritual energy *; Details tantric practices and tools to connect with the body's inner intuitive wisdom, remove the ';performance pressure' of conventional sex, and set the stage for passion and pleasure to thrive both in the bedroom and beyond *; Explores what to expect physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and in relationships As women, we live so closely to the body--through menstruation, pregnancy, birthing, motherhood, and then menopause.
Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment *; Explains how to create a safe home yoga practice that addresses the specific physical needs, risks, and emotions of cancer patients and survivors *; Includes 53 yoga poses and 9 practice sequences that use movement and breathing to reduce and manage treatment side effects *; Reveals how current research supports the physical and psychological benefits of yoga to aid recovery and reduce risk of recurrence *; Written by a cancer survivor and certified yoga teacher For those faced with a cancer diagnosis and the journey of doctor-led surgery and treatments, yoga offers a way to regain control of your body and take an active part in your recovery and long-term health.
What you should know about menopausal hormone therapy--from the renowned Harvard doctor who is one of the pioneers conducting the latest research in the fieldRecent news stories on the safety of menopausal hormone therapy (also known as hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) have raised public awareness and sparked a national debate.
The only breast cancer recovery program designed by a Harvard doctor and survivor and approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE)Feel healthy again.
A wealth of information for expectant parentsProtect Your Pregnancy reassuringly leads expectant parents through steps to protect their unborn child during pregnancy, with a special focus on at-risk pregnancies.
Must-have resource for menopausal and premenopausal womenIf you are menopausal or premenopausal, this thoroughly updated and revised guide to the physical, mental, and emotional changes and symptoms that accompany menopause is for you.
Birth as every woman would like it to be *; Recommended by Lamaze International as one of the top ten books for pregnant women and their families*; Includes a 45-minute DVD of six live gentle births*; More than 32,000 copies sold of the original editionNew parents are faced with a myriad of choices about pregnancy, labor, and birth.
With almost 100,000 copies sold in earlier editions, this revised edition provides the most up-to-date information on natural alternatives to synthetic hormone replacement therapyA must-read for any woman taking synthetic hormones for infertility, birthcontrol, PMS, or menopause*; Includes the latest research on using natural progesterone to combat osteoporosis, endometriosis, heart disease, PMS, fibroids, and breast, ovarian, and uterine cancerMore and more women are seeking alternatives to synthetic hormones and their harmful side effects.
A "e;searingly honest debut memoir"e; from an activist and award-winning journalist who made a woman's right to choose her life's work (Kirkus Reviews).
THE REVOLUTIONARY NEW DIET FOR FAST WEIGHT-LOSS, BETTER DIGESTION AND MORE ENERGYEverything you need to know to harness the power of intermittent fasting on a ketogenic diet to lose weight, improve digestion, and feel great for life -- with 40 recipes and two distinct 30-day meal plans.
'I deeply respect and honour the work of Ann Louise Gittleman, whom I consider as a teacher, as well as what she has done to bring intelligence to the world of nutrition.
The author of the acclaimed, bestselling In Praise of Difficult Women delivers a hilarious feminist manifesto that encourages us to reject “self-improvement” and instead learn to appreciate and flaunt our complex, and flawed, human selves.
The story of one woman's unique, four-year-long quest to banish melancholy and depression, find happiness and fulfillment, cultivate wellness, and ultimately create her best self-lessons anyone can use to pursue a healthier and more satisfied life.
