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Many women see changes in mood, desire, and sleep as normal signs of the aging process. And many also believe that the only way to find relief is to seek out medication. But Dr. Sara Gottfried is not one of those women. Based on ten years' worth of studies, she presents a three-step process that helps balance hormones without relying on prescription medication.
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What you should know about menopausal hormone therapy—from the renowned Harvard doctor who is one of the pioneers conducting the latest research in the field
Recent news stories on the safety of menopausal hormone therapy (also known as hormone replacement therapy, or HRT) have raised public awareness and sparked a national debate. Now learn the facts about this controversial treatment for menopause—from the field's go-to
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"The latest information about estrogen, the body's enlivening powerhouse hormone. The Good News About Estrogen clarifies what happens in women's bodies, what is "normal" and what is not. It lets readers know exactly what's at stake when women lose estrogen at any age-whether it's from chemicals in food and cosmetic products, a side effect of oral contraception, or part of the natural aging process-through patient anecdotes and scientific information....
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The time is ripe for a book that lifts negative connotations around the experience of peri-menopause/menopause and Dr Mansberg is perfectly placed to do just that. A practicing GP and mother who has just turned 50 herself, Ginni has written a solution-focused book for understanding, embracing and (even) enjoying this stage in a woman's life. She outlines medical science, explaining what happens at a cellular level in the body once key hormones begin...
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"Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women's brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn't just impact the ovaries -- it's a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage. The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause...
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Square One Publishers
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c2013
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Many women are confused about the treatments available for menopause, and the news about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) use is not encouraging. There is a lesser known treatment-- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)-- that can help effectively diminish menopausal symptoms without the dangers of synthetic drugs. Hawkins provides women with a complete guide to understanding and using BHRT to diminish or eliminate the symptoms of menopause,...
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A holistic approach to managing hormonal imbalance by the first physician in the United States to be certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Tassone has devoted his career to helping women achieve hormonal balance and live healthier, happier lives. Here, Dr. Tassone guides women to understanding their hormonal profile and gives them the tools to feel better in as little as one...
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"Harry Benjamin (1885-1986), a German-born endocrinologist, was an early pioneer in hormone therapy and transgender medicine. During his long career, he assisted many people in transitioning, including Christine Jorgensen, the 1950's 'Ex-GI' turned 'Blond Bombshell' media sensation. The two became close collaborators, with Jorgensen working with Benjamin on his influential book The Transsexual Phenomenon, published in 1966. Alison Li's much-needed...
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"All women want to eat right, live healthy, and rid ourselves of hormonal imbalance woes, whether we suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or menopause. fortunately, the key to achieving hormonal balance is simply eating the right food! Complete with sixty easy and healthy recipes, comprehensive and accessible chapters on the science and facts behind female sex hormones, a list of hormone-friendly foods and their nutrients, and a two-week diet plan,...
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Swift Press
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2023.
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UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING
'This is what journalism is for' - Observer
Time to Think goes behind the headlines to reveal the truth about the NHS's flagship gender service for children.
The Tavistock's Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) was set up initially to provide talking therapies to young people who...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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[2018]
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"A breakthrough program with more than 125 tempting, nutrient-dense recipes for thyroid conditions, Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue, menopause, endometriosis, fibroids, breast health, PMS, PCOS, and other hormonal imbalances." -- From Amazon.com summary.
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Little, Brown Spark
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[2018]
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"For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was hailed as a miracle. Study after study showed that HRT, if initiated at the onset of menopause, could ease symptoms ranging from hot flashes to memory loss; reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and some cancers; and even extend a woman's overall life expectancy. But when a large study by the Women's Health Initiative announced results showing an uptick in breast cancer among...
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St. Martin's Essentials
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2023.
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"Given that millions of women have entered menopause each year since the dawn of time, it's crazy that menopause still feels like uncharted territory for the women who are going through it. Dr. Heather Hirsch is committed to changing that. Unlocking Your Menopause Type helps women cut through the informational noise and learn how to manage their symptoms most effectively by identifying their personal Menopause Type(s). This is not a one-size fits...
17) What your doctor may not tell you about menopause: the breakthrough book on natural hormone balance
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Warner Books
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c2004
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19) The hormone diet: a 3-step program to help you lose weight, gain strength, and live younger longer
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Outlines a three-step program designed to correct hormonal imbalances for potential health benefits, explaining how to identify problem areas in order to address such challenges as weight gain, insomnia, and mood disorders.
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Goop Press/Rodale
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[2023]
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"The Hormone Shift breaks down what is happening behind the scenes in a woman's body throughout her life, explains how to prepare for whatever is coming next, and offers plans to keep the body in balance and minimize unwanted symptoms. Dr. Taz uses the wisdom of eastern modalities like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrates modern medical treatments for specialized acute care. There's so much that women can do in the years leading...
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