Books - Health - Women & girls
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The Ultimate PCOS Handbook by Colette Harris and Theresa Cheung
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) authorities and fellow sufferers Colette Harris and Theresa Cheung will empower you to take back control of your body and beat naturally the often embarrassing symptoms of this syndrome� including weight gain� acne� excess body hair� mood swings� depression and exhaustion. Packed full of the latest science� up-to-date nutrition and the best in self-help and natural therapies� their comprehensive book shows you how to:
Take control of your body with simple dietary changes
Reduce spots and excess hair
Boost body confidence and self-esteem
Choose the right supplements and best natural self-help remedies
Protect yourself from high blood pressure� heart disease and diabetes
Paperback, 416 pp, $39.00. Buy
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Put Your Best Foot Forward by Suki Schorer
Suki Schorer studied with the towering George Balanchine, became a principal dancer in his company, the New York City Ballet, and then joined him as a teacher at the school he founded-the School of American Ballet. And she will be the first to confirm that just about everything a young girl needs to know about life can be learned in ballet class. How to be always balanced. How to find the strength to follow your heart. How to turn a mistake into part of the dance. How to put your best foot forward. And how to find the self-esteem, focus, and discipline needed in life. An inspirational gift book for any girl who ever took dance classes and dreamed of being a ballerina.
Hardback, 80 pp, $16.95. Buy
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Dr Ali's Women's Health Bible by Mosaraf Ali
Explaining why women need their own health bible, this book offers an approach to help women understand their specific health issues and deal with them themselves. It also explains how a woman's mind and body function differently from a man's, and describes the different factors that contribute, including body types and birth signs
Hardback, 224 pp, $65.00. Buy
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What to Expect When You're Breastfeeding...And What If You Can't? by Clare Byam-Cook
Contains the information on breast-feeding your baby successfully, including: how to prepare for breast-feeding; what to expect in the early stages; how to overcome common problems; and if you can't, you shouldn't feel a failure. This guide recognises there are certain circumstances where bottle feeding is an advisable alternative
Paperback, 160 pp, $30.95. Buy
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The Bad Mother's Revenge by Sonia Neale
An original and hilarious take on motherhood from birth to the teenage years by desperate housewife and mother of three, Sonia Neale, who explains that children are irritating parasites who invade our homes and plunder our lives - and that somehow we still love and adore them more than life itself. 'Hello, you have reached the Bad Mothers Crisis Helpline.' It's not easy being a mother. In Bad Mother's Revenge Sonia Neale explains how most parenting books are really Weapons of Mass Deception, how the Dalai Lama would be a whole lot more impressive if he had to remain serene with three children in tow. A witty, original and frequently poignant look at motherhood, that isn't afraid to look at the dark side, as well as the joys, of being a mum.
Paperback, 288 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Fat Is a Feminist Issue by Susie Orbach
Reflecting on our diet and body-obsessed society, this work provides an introduction that explains how generations of women and girls are growing up absorbing the eating anxieties around them. Exploring our love/hate relationship with food, it describes how fat is about so much more than food
Paperback, 400 pp, $26.95. Buy
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Chicken Soup For The Soul: Daily Inspirations For Women by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
Paperback, 384 pp, $18.95. Buy
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Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
Nine- to fourteen-year-old readers will find they are not alone in dealing with the growing up issues that only girls face. Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul is a book by girls, for girls, where readers can find encouragement, support and positive advice about the challenges of being a preteen girl. This book promotes positive self-image, positive thinking, giving to others and tolerance. Stories by girls who have pursued their dreams and achieved their goals will prove that you don't have to be an adult to make a difference in the world. Other chapters cover tough subjects such as divorce, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, dealing with death, as well as fun "girls only" stories about friendship, body changes and first crushes.
Paperback, 350 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
Grandmas have blessed all of our lives and now Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul blesses theirs, bringing joy and love to those who gave us unconditional love, support and wisdom. What do you buy the grandmother who has everything? Another knickknack? Another scarf? Another sweater? Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul is the perfect gift book celebrating the love and joy only a grandmother can give. Whether she prefers knitting or surfing, hugging or hiking, every grandmother will be uplifted and inspired by these loving, humorous, even heroic stories of the cherished role our grandmothers play in our lives-forever.
Paperback, 352 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Girlology: A Girl's Guide to Stuff That Matters by Melisa Holmes and Patricia Hutchison
Paperback, 240 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Women And Autoimmune Disease: The Mysterious Ways Your Body Betrays Itself by Robert G. Lahita
Autoimmune diseases -- including chronic fatigue syndrome, vasculitis, juvenile diabetes, alopecia, Graves' disease, Sj�gren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis -- are among the most devastating conditions afflicting women today and the most resistant to diagnosis and treatment. In all of them, the body's immune system begins to attack healthy and normally functioning cells. And one of the biggest puzzles is why 80% of autoimmune disease sufferers are women. In this groundbreaking book, world-class immunologist Dr. Robert Lahita offers a scientifically sound and sensitive work to help understand these perplexing and debilitating diseases.
Paperback, 304 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Bach Flower Remedies for Women by Judy Howard
BACH REMEDIES FOR WOMEN is the complete woman's guide to using the Bach Flower Remedies. Written by a consultant at the Dr Edward Bach Centre, the guide explains how the Bach system works and its incredible potential benefits for women during the course of their lives. It looks at using the remedies to help cope with period pain, pregnancy, infertility and the menopause, as well as the trials and tribulations that can be experienced by women in society, such as dealing with issues of self-esteem, the demands of families and work, emotional balance and physical wellbeing.
Paperback, 192 pp, $24.95. Buy
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A Woman of No Importance by Kate Konopicky
Aims to make you believe you're not a failure when your fairy cakes don't rise, and you'll slowly come to realise that you may not be perfect but that you are doing your best
Paperback, 288 pp, $23.95. Buy
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The Dance Of Anger by Harriet Lerner
Based on the author's clinical experience and workshops she has introduced, a twentieth anniversary edition of the classic guide helps women understand the causes and patterns of their anger while providing specific alternatives for forging more powerful relationships. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
Paperback, 256 pp, $26.95. Buy
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The Woman's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden
Premised upon the notion that women are good at comforting and nurturing others but not themselves, this inspirational reference offers specific suggestions--from the comfort journal and personal sanctuary to body delights and aromatherapy--to help women
Paperback, 256 pp, $25.95. Buy
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The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women by M.Sara Rosenthal
Paperback, 304 pp, $32.95. Buy
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Girlforce: Vibe by Nikki Goldstein
GirlForce is an interactive, fun and revolutionary approach to health and self esteem that empowers teenage girls to accept and celebrate themselves - just as they are. Vibe is about helping girls create a life that keeps them motivated, confident, uplifted, happy and peaceful. Awesome! Easy to use Lifestyle Plans help keep girls bodies, minds and spirits in balance and, even better, such good habits will cause a surge in GirlForce!
Paperback, 80 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Girlforce: Pamper by Nikki Goldstein
GirlForce is an interactive, fun and revolutionary approach to health and self esteem that empowers teenage girls to accept and celebrate themselves - just as they are. Pampering is not an indulgence: it's a must! This book shows girls how stress can literally melt away by turning their bed or bathroom into a spa and creating yummy facials, massages and body treatments. And by nurturing themselves daily, they can feel the energy of GirlForce - sweet!
Paperback, 80 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Girlforce: Crush by Nikki Goldstein
GirlForce is an interactive, fun and revolutionary approach to health and self esteem that empowers teenage girls to accept and celebrate themselves - just as they are. Crush lets girls into the secrets of the opposite sex. With heaps of valuable, down-to-earth advice, girls can decode their latest hottie, work out when they're ready to date and decide when it's cool to say NO to boys. Most importantly, they will be empowered to keep their confidence - and GirlForce - sky-high!
Paperback, 80 pp, $14.95. Buy
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Shrink Your Female Fat Zones by Denise Austin
Presents a workout plan that targets specific female "fat zones," and includes exercises and nutritional advice designed to reduce fat.
Hardback, 432 pp, $26.95. Buy
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