Women’s health Books

Tai Chi Class Specifically for WomenWhen you look at the balance of fitness routines recommended for health and longevity, it turns out that most of them were designed for men. They fit men's personalities, muscle structure and physique. Fitness programs...

This provocative, deeply personal book explores how women experience mental health care differently than men and lays out how the system must change for women to flourish.Why are so many women feeling anxious, stressed out, and depressed, and why are...

It's time to re-acquaint yourself with all the many, wonderful, unique, and precious things about you. From the heart and soul of Chloe Catchpole, who battled body dysmorphia for years, and the expert insight of her psychiatrists, Lauren...

Are you trapped in the relentless cycle of period and hormonal mayhem, feeling disillusioned by your health and mainstream medical approaches?If you're searching for an alternative solution, then look no further.Holistic menstrual health coach Gemma...

Sex Cells is a clear-eyed report on the still-pitched battle to get the scientific and medical world to recognize that women are not small men.The idea that our biological sex impacts our health seems like such a simple concept. Unfortunately, it has...

If my hatred of my belly was a person, she would be old enough to have completed a lengthy education and given me grandchildren.An unflinching and feminist portrait of one woman's obsession with her belly and the cultural and social norms that feed that...

Earned First Place for Delaware Press Association (DPA) Communications Contest 2023Meg never hit a rock bottom.Most people think that in order to acknowledge and address a drinking problem, you must first hit rock bottom, but this heartfelt story reveals...

Hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, perimenopause, menopause - none of this was covered in Sex Ed! In fact, it's often not even covered in the doctor's office. This book steps in to fill that gaping hole as the definitive guide to the menopause...

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal.In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting...

What is the connection between a woman's sex drive as she ages and the degree of relationship intimacy and spirituality? What does spiritual connectedness and sex have in common? Could the dots be connected?Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith thoughtfully answers...

A practical and extensive resource guide by Mayo Clinic Press for women who want to understand and take charge of their own health, presented in short, easy-to-digest chapters.Women do not always receive the same healthcare as men. In fact, for too long...

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner is a practical tool for the emotionally sensitive person looking for an easier way to track emotions and behavior as well as monitor progress over time. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner...

InYour Guide to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss,Kate White, M.D., OB/GYN, miscarriage survivor, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Academics in the OB/GYN department at Boston...

Bring Balance to Your Life with Qigong! Stop... Breathe deeply...When was the last time you gave yourself permission to relax, to focus only on yourself, to truly enjoy your body?Although there are so many demands on your time and energy, you cannot...

Women with AD/HD tormented by the daily chores and decisions needed to survive in a world of linear thinking will find solace in this self-help guide. Offering a collection of practical solutions to seemingly simple daily problems, this book will help to...

When Women Rise is a timely, transformative, and inspiring guide for women who want to bring more joy, power, and peace into their lives. It invites every woman to nurture her inner wisdom and strength, transcend the prevailing fears of our time, and...

'Perimenopause and menopause can be very difficult times for women, both physically and emotionally. This book empower[s] women with information and advice.' Dr. Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist,developer of My Menopause...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive disorder in the world, affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive age, almost half of whom are unable to conceive. PCOS is also associated with increased risks of...

In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch,...

Birthing Liberation presents reproductive justice as the pathway to equity and the birthplace of liberation.Sabia C. Wade, renowned radical doula and educator,speaks to the intersections of systemic issues-such as access to health care, house...

A Life Worth Breathing teaches us how mindful breathing, in tandem with the physical practice of yoga and spiritual practice of meditation, raises us to a more powerful level of awareness. Max Strom's groundbreaking book reaches past expected dogma in...

Women's health issues are often handled by doctors who have little time and, often, no inclination to get to the root cause of their patients' illnesses or concerns. Almost always women are sent on their way after a quick diagnosis, with a prescription...

This book is a step-by-step guide for women who have or may have PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition and there is confusion about the correct diagnosis and management, even among doctors. Knowledge is power. Women who have basic...

Classic and loveable Betty Boop is as fashionable, inspiring, and popular as ever! If there's one thing Betty knows, it's how to make a lasting impression. For more than 80 years, the glamorous international icon has sung, sashayed, and...

"Funny, wise and warm. Lace up, girls!"-Kathrine Switzer, author, Marathon Woman. "Motivates, inspires, and celebrates what it means to be a female athlete. It reminds and prepares us to be the best version of ourselves."-Christie Pearce Rampone, former...

Provides step-by-step instructions and photographs on asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques) for fifty sequences; lists the benefits of each sequence and include helpful information about modifications for poses; and encourages readers to...

Women-we all want to eat right, live healthy, and rid ourselves of hormonal imbalance woes, whether we suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mood swings, painful periods and cramps, or menopause. And often, we're not careful about what we eat, and our...

Women Healers of the World shares with readers an extraordinary variety of healing plants from around the world that have inspired today's "alternative" medicine, as well as the stories, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women healers from...

Women's Health in Canada considers the challenges relating to the conceptualization of women's health. While emphasizing the importance of taking an intersectional approach to women's healthcare, this book also focuses on the social and structural...

Live with vitality and great health in your sixties, seventies and beyond! Find the "Missing Link" that "can help us to live our best life" in later years. Women are told by their medical professionals that they cannot take Hormone Replacement Therapy...

Menstruation is something half the world does for a week at a time, for months and years on end, yet it remains largely misunderstood. Scientists once thought of an individual's period as useless, and some doctors still believe it's unsafe for a...

Lead in lipstick? 1,4 dioxane in baby soap? Coal tar in shampoo? How is this possible? Simple. The $35 billion cosmetics industry is so powerful they've kept themselves unregulated for decades. Not Just a Pretty Face chronicles the quest that led a group...

Funny, frank and optimistic - a refreshing and up-to-the-minute guide to menopause and perimenopause for the modern woman. Forget the myths and misinformation, respected health writer Nicky Pellegrino has done the work for you in this empowering and...

The Empowerment Cycle is about creating a movement for women to discover the power of the menstrual cycle, how it is connected to everything, and how to use it to get great results in all aspects of your life. Women have four phases in their menstrual...

The real life guide to endometriosis and PCOS (from someone who's living it) from international reality TV star and women's health advocate Erin Barnett. 'Endo and PCOS won't stay neatly contained within your body . . . No chance. They'll bleed into...

A heart surgeon and TV star investigates why our health is declining despite our obsession with fitspiration and the image of health.   How have we messed up our relationship with food and exercise so badly? Despite an explosion in the number of gyms,...

Expert naturopathic advice; 50 easy, delicious recipes using hormone-friendly ingredients; tips for fertility and conception. Discover how to feel your best and balance your hormones, naturally. Healthy Hormones is about making small and realistic...

Why is talking about the menopause so taboo' When it's something that all women experience, and all in their own unique way. Written by a range of expert contributors from clinical professionals to natural practitioners, this comprehensive and thoroughly...

The bestselling authors of the First Forty Days encourage mothers-to-be to care for themselves-and not just their babies-during pregnancy There is so much noise surrounding pregnancy and birth. There are countless books teeming with information-what...

Make Room for Healing: 40 Tips from a Breast Cancer Survivor by Travis Brady is an empowering guide for anyone navigating the challenging journey of breast cancer recovery. Drawing from his own personal experience, Travis offers 40 actionable tips to...

Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz is a groundbreaking guide that empowers women to harness the healing power of fasting. Tailored specifically to female physiology, this book provides strategies to balance hormones, boost energy, and promote overall...

A transformative guide to menopause, filled with nourishing wisdom and practical advice to help you thrive as your empowered, confident self. It's time to redefine menopause. This pivotal time of life is often mistakenly viewed as a health crisis that...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Female Brain explains how a woman's brain changes for the better in midlife, inspiring and guiding women to unlock their full potential. When Louann Brizendine published The Female Brain, it was a game...

You know the experiences all too well. You can't sleep, so you start your day feeling exhausted. Seemingly overnight, you can't remember names, places, appointments—things you could previously recite at the drop of a hat. You want to be more active, but...

Discover a powerful guide to reclaiming your sexual well-being and embracing your feminine power in Women, Sex, Power, and Pleasure by Evelyn Resh. This transformative book offers an insightful look at the intersection of sexuality, empowerment, and...

Infertility can make women - and their partners - feel completely powerless. This clear, perceptive and incredibly helpful book enables women to empower themselves to not only deal with infertility but navigate the often difficult and confusing path...

It's the menopause. A reassuring, practical go-to book from trusted author Kaz Cooke in her laugh-out-loud style, informed by menopause doctors & other experts, and the voices of thousands of real women. Here's help for the mental & physical challenges...

A vibrant, empowering guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis, from triple j presenter and endometriosis advocate Bridget Hustwaite. After years of dismissive doctors and misinformation, Bridget Hustwaite finally received a diagnosis for her...