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"Women everywhere are birthing a new vision of women's health and wellness, and of identity. Central to this vision is that we trust what we know in our bones, that our bodies are our allies, and that they will always point us in the direction we need to go next." Like mind-body medicine pioneers Deepak Chopra and Bernie Siegel, Dr. Christiane Northrup has long been convinced of the connection between emotional suffering and physical illness. In her...
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2020
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Pregnancy is a physiological condition. It involves a lot of emotional and physical stress on the pregnant lady. If she is not aware of what to expect, it adds to the burden.With the breakdown of joint families, the ready reckoner knowledge handed over generations, is nowadays not available to her. Hence the couple comes under extreme duress, not knowing what to do.This handbook of pregnancy attempts to put all her common doubts and troubles at rest....
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[2010]
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Hormonal imbalances can occur at any age-- before, during, or after menopause. The reasons for these imbalances vary widely, and can include heredity, environment, nutrition, and aging. While most hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, the fact is that fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions, and for some women, the effects can be truly debilitating. [This book] is a clear and concise guide to the...
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2021
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-- Booklist The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women’s bodies, and it’s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease—it’s a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what’s to come years in advance, rather than the...
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c2010
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"Sin salud emocional, no hay salud fisica. Bajo esta premisa, la doctora Northrup nos habla en este libro de la anatomía femenina y de las funciones naturales del cuerpo; de los problemas de salud más comunes, de cómo prevenirlos y de cómo sanar y mantenerse sana; de los criterios a tener en cuenta para elegir el tratamiento adecuado, provenga éste de la medicina convencional o de la alternativa. Christiane Northrup aporta una visión revolucionaria...
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2021.
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"The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease--it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of...
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[2016].
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"The average woman with endometriosis is twenty-seven years old before she is diagnosed. It is one of the top three causes of female infertility. The pain it emits can affect a woman's career, social life, relationships, sexual activity, sleep, and diet. It is uncurable, but highly treatable. Unfortunately, though, it is rarely treated in a timely manner, if at all, because of misdiagnoses and/or lack of education among those in the medical community....
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[2021]
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"Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had--think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed where shame gets tossed out the window--in a format that's as approachable as a fifteen-second video. Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you'll...
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2001
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Susanna Kaysen, who wrote about her teenage depression in the bestseller Girl, Interrupted, now takes on another taboo subject: her vagina - which suddenly and inexplicably starts to hurt. The Camera My Mother Gave Me takes us through Susanna Kaysen's often comic, sometimes surreal encounters with all kinds of doctors - internists, gynecologists, and "alternative health" experts - as well as with her boyfriend and her friends as she seeks a cure -...
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[2010]
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Suppose you had a wise, warm, funny best friend-who just happened to be a gynecologist. You're out with the girls for cocktails and the conversation turns to sex, and then to girly parts. One by one, you start asking her all the questions you've secretly wondered about-and discover that you have a lot in common. If you were to write those questions down, then you'd have What's Up Down There?, a life-changing little book that answers: * Do old...
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[2016]
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"An authoritative guide to understanding and navigating the hormonal changes and health issues women experience in midlife and beyond, from one of the leading medical experts in the field. The physical changes that occur after women turn forty are unavoidable--and can be unnerving. Menopause affects every aspect of life--from sex and sleep to mood and mental clarity to weight and body temperature. While there are a number of resources available, many...
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If you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It s the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make, and advice on steps to take to have a safe and satisfying experience. The Award-Winning ResourceRecommended by Experts& Loved by Parents "Parents love this book" because it puts them in control...
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