Period Health

'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must for understanding our bodies better.' Chessie King 'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered . . . it's just brilliant.' Dr Thivi Maruthappu Read by the author, Dr Hazel Wallace Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a...

The average person with periods goes through more than four hundred menstrual cycles in their lifetime–over four hundred cycles of changing hormones that impact mood, energy levels, productivity, appetite, metabolism, sleep, connection, and more. Yet we don’t learn enough about periods. The Period Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive guide to menstrual health that weaves together menstrual biology, naturopathic and conventional medicine, the world's socio-political landscape, advocacy tools, and practical strategies for more peaceful periods.

Period Repair Manual is your guide to better periods using natural treatments such as diet, nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, and bioidentical hormones. It contains advice and tips for women of every age and situation. If you have a period (or want a period), then this book is for you. The second edition contains insights from Dr. Jerilynn Prior and an additional chapter on perimenopause and menopause.

Period Power is a profound but practical blueprint for aligning daily life with the menstrual cycle, to give all menstruators a no-nonsense explanation of what the hell happens to us every month and how we can use each phase to its full advantage. Ninety per cent of people who have periods experience symptoms of PMS, a syndrome which features a wide range of signs and symptoms, and yet there's an enduring lack of understanding about what it actually is and a disappointingly meagre range of treatment options.

'In this essential book, Dr Liz Murray provides accurate, practical and empowering information that every woman should have access to.' - Professor Andrew Horne, Director of Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh; Speciality Advisor to CMO for OBGYN, Scottish Government; and...

Many women still suffer a long-ingrained dissociation with their own vaginas and a misunderstanding of what goes on "down there". With expertise and a dose of humor, leading ob-gyn, educator, and women's health advocate Dr. Sherry Ross addresses every urgent, confounding, culturally taboo or embarrassing question women have about vaginas, with the goal of healthier, happier lives for all.

For readers of Kink and What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, an anthology from a bestselling author that redefines the way we think about menopause—"leaves you feeling informed, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others on the journey" (Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times...

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This queer YA reimagining of The Secret Garden subverts the cishet and white status quo of the original in a...

Unlock the secrets to thriving through perimenopause and menopause with the host of the Energized podcast and best-selling author of The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. Follow the 5-week perimenopause reset to optimize your hormones and manage stress, fatigue, and hot flashes! Are you feeling...

Weight gain, insomnia, libido loss, fertility issues and acne are just some of the possible signs that something is not right with your hormones. Consultant endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan explains how good hormone health is important throughout our lives, not just at menopause, and how, by tackling problems when they arise, we can take control and improve our wellbeing.

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 menstruating person to swim in the ocean wearing a tampon. Period counters the false theories that have long defined the study of the uterus, exposing the eugenic history of gynecology while providing an intersectional feminist perspective on menstruation science.

A groundbreaking exploration of a debilitating disorder that’s underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Most days, Shalene Gupta was the person she’d always aspired to be. She was hardworking, excelled at work, and had a long-term boyfriend who she desperately loved. Then, every month like...

Renowned endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan is back with a comprehensive guide to period health, from the science behind menstruation to practical advice on managing your cycle. With a focus on empowering women to be experts in their own health, Dr Ryan looks at crucial topics such as fertility, mood and mental health throughout your cycle, as well as the impact of diet, exercise and stress. She also addresses the transition to perimenopause and menopause, offering insights on maintaining physical and mental well-being throughout the life stages.

You Can Have A Better Period is a straight-talking resource to help women understand their menstrual cycles and finally get answers to questions such as: "why am I so moody right before my period?", "are periods supposed to be so painful?", "why is my period so heavy?", "is it normal to get headaches right before my period?" Le'Nise Brothers takes us through each phase of our cycle, including a clear program of nutrition and lifestyle changes. The book explains which supplements work and the key stress management habits we can implement.

Women’s healthcare is in crisis. It’s time to empower women to fight for the care they deserve. ‘Sizzling with rage and disbelief, here’s to a much-needed women’s health revolution.’ Emma Barnett 'This book will inspire women to be stronger advocates for themselves so they can access...

Your period has power. Embrace your natural cycle, work with your hormones and connect to the innate feminine wisdom of your menstrual cycle.Your period is way more than PMS, carb cravings and lady rage - it's actually a 4-part lady code that, once cracked, will uncover a series of monthly...

Women are told the pill is the solution to every hormonal issue, but it's not. From painful periods to fertility struggles, real concerns are too often brushed aside. This empowering guide, written by a functional medicine physician, offers science-backed strategies that align with your menstrual cycle.

Are you dealing with uterine pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, or endometriosis? Take your power and your health back with this comprehensive, inclusive and accessible guide to uterine health, and should you need it, hysterectomy. "A much-needed resource for women's health." —Uché Blackstock...

Menopause is often misunderstood, under-discussed, and even stigmatized. For millennial women, navigating this next chapter may seem daunting. How can you find surety and balance within all of the noise? How can you pinpoint what is an old wives’ tale and what is fact based in modern science? In Millennial Menopause, this generation finally has the handbook it deserves—a fresh, relatable, and empowering guide to understanding modern menopause.

The truth is, puberty is a complex journey marked by both physical and emotional transformations, and it can be challenging for both girls and their parents. This reliable resource provides age-appropriate, empowering advice to help her confidently manage this incredible journey.