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Editor of the award-winning site Feministing.com, Maya Dusenbery brings together scientific and sociological research, interviews with doctors and researchers, and personal stories from women across the country to provide the first comprehensive, accessible look at how sexism in medicine harms women today.
In Doing Harm, Dusenbery explores the deep, systemic problems that underlie women's experiences of feeling dismissed by the medical system. Women...
5) Younger: a breakthrough program to reset your genes, reverse aging, and turn back the clock 10 years
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Age is a number, aging is a choice.
The scientific reality is that ninety per cent of the signs of aging and disease are caused by lifestyle choices, not genes. Why then do so many of us still feel destined for cellulite, saddle bags and belly fat? Why do we worry about the long line of Alzheimer's, cancer and heart disease in our families? Why do we tolerate sagging skin, flagging energy and lowered libido as we grow older, writing them off as inevitable?...
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"The F*ck It Diet is not only hilarious, it is scientifically and medically sound. A must read for any chronic dieter." –Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
From humorist and ex-diet junkie Caroline Dooner, an inspirational guide that will help you stop dieting, reboot your relationship with food, and regain your personal power
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Mommy IQ is the ultimate girlfriend's guide to pregnancy. Rosie Pope-maternity fashion designer, pregnancy guru, and star of the hit TV show Pregnant in Heels on Bravo-leads expectant mothers through the ups and downs of pregnancy with her trademark humor and down-to-earth charm, tackling difficult issues with refreshing candor while offering useful information about medical support. The founder of MomPrep-a prenatal and postpartum education center-Rosie...
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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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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.
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Relish by Daphne Oz – bestselling author of The Dorm Room Diet, cohost of the hit daytime talk show The Chew, and daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz – offers simple, practical, and personal advice to help you live your better life right now. Daphne Oz made a splash by sharing her secrets for avoiding the dreaded Freshman Fifteen in the perennial bestseller The Dorm Room Diet. Now, this lifestyle guru shares essential advice on how to relish your food,...
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From two of the world's leading experts in endometriosis comes an essential, first-of-its kind book that unwraps the mystery of the disease and gives women the tools they need to reclaim their lives from it.
Approximately one out of every 10 women has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease that causes chronic pain, limits life's activities, and may lead to infertility. Despite the disease's prevalence, the average woman may suffer for a decade...
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The bestselling author of WomanCode presents a biohacking program for women, teaching them how to use their natural 28-day cycle to guide their time, diet, fitness, work, and relationships.
Women have been conditioned to think of their bodies as burdens, especially when it comes to our periods. We suffer from cramps, PMS, bloating and mood swings, all while overlooking the extraordinary power that lies within us. We cram as much as possible into...
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