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This book provides a feminist lens to the approach of mental health and medical care, and challenges the traditional notion of gender to expand beyond biology. The chapters in this book were originally published in Journal of Feminist Family Therapy.

This record from the 1980s offers useful historical comparisons with today's paediatric cardiac services in both the remarkable progress over nearly 40 years and the continuing concerns.

In The Magic in the Tragic, grief counselor and mental health expert John Tsilimparis, MFT, helps you reframe loss, tragedy, and unexpected change in an authentic, radically new way---by drawing on history, the arts, music, nature, and practical therapy exercises---so you can walk forward into the future with hope and emotional resilience.

Relieve hormone-driven symptoms-the easy way Hormones are chemicals that play a huge role in just about everything our bodies do. When this symphony of chemicals gets out of tune, the imbalance can wreak havoc. Thankfully, there are simple, sustainable things you can do to help your hormones strike the right chord. Hormone Balance For Dummies covers hormone basics for bodies of all types and ages. With clear guidelines on improving your mood, metabolism, fertility, sleep, self-confidence, and beyond, this book shows you how to create safety in your body through nervous system work and trauma healing so it can shift into a state of healing and balance. Inside... All the hormone basicsUnderstanding your symptomsAt-home testing & treatmentDiet and lifestyle factorsBalance in the teen yearsStaying balanced as you age

With dozens of gut-friendly recipes, this is the essential guide to improving your health from the inside out.

This book uncovers the root causes of health and health care inequities, including unequal wealth and power among policy advocates, the dominance of big business and neoliberal state policies.

"Tune into your body's frequency and experience a transformative journey of self-healing. With this beginner-friendly guide, you can align with the wisdom of your chakras, allowing your subtle body to work harmoniously with your physical one for a full expression of vitality"--

Featuring seventeen essays from people all around the world, Bloody Hell! is a collection of adventures in menopause from across the personal and political spectrum that aims to light a fire of shamelessness and break the boundaries surrounding this ‘taboo’ topic.As a feminist of colour who often resorts to writing what she has long wanted to read, editor Mona Eltahawy has seen first-hand how when a movement takes a brave dive into the deep end of a taboo, representation can be limited. Bloody Hell! is the antidote.This is not a medical textbook, nor is it a guide on how to remedy or fix anything. Rather, it is a collection of menopausal individuals – women, transmasculine and non-binary people – with their own entry point into that transition who can share unique insights and anecdotes about menopause that are deeply intimate, highly informative and hugely relatable.Menopause can be a confusing and anxiety-ridden time spent navigating the unknown. However, it can also be an opportunity for transformation, liberation and self-love. Bloody Hell! is a chance for new beginnings, knowledge and power and these essays encourage us to embrace the messy and beautiful nature of change.

UNDERSTAND YOUR BODY TO EMPOWER YOURSELF FOR LIFE.This book will help you create healthy habits that consider all aspects of female health at every life stage, including how to:* harness your hormones to improve your cycle symptoms, work productivity and exercise habits* fuel your body to have the energy you need to smash your goals* exceed your personal best for fun, fitness or competition* exercise safely and build strength to benefit your long-term health* equip you with the knowledge to manage injuries that women are more prone to than men* change the language used to talk to adolescent girls about their bodies and give them the confidence to advocate for themselves* confidently communicate with your health and fitness practitioners, friends, partners or colleagues about health issues you may be facingMerging the latest science with the combined experience of its three expert authors: NHS doctor Bella Smith, sports research scientist Dr Emma Ross and athletic coach Baz Moffat, The Female Body Bible busts the myths and taboos that persist around women's bodies.This isn't just a book, it's a movement - a call to action. Every woman deserves to know more about her body and everyone, regardless of their sex, needs to know more about women's bodies to remove the vestiges of secrecy and shame once and for all. This is the playbook of all the elements that go into getting the most out of your body, and a selection of strategies that you can try to find out what works for you and your incredible body.Instead of prioritising how a body looks, we need to focus on how it feels and functions. When we listen to our body, understand how it works and embrace and nurture it, health, fitness and happiness will follow.

Whether you've recently found yourself noticing the soothing presence of the Moon or are seeking ways to deepen its role in your life, this book has something for you. Moon Magic teaches you how to manifest with the lunar cycle and connect with the unique rhythms and energies of each phase.Discover how to use New Moon energy for transformation and personal growth, First Quarter Moon energy to help you overcome obstacles, the Waning Crescent Moon to encourage rest and renewal - and powerful Full Moon energy to release what no longer serves you and celebrate achievements.Simple step-by-step rituals and spells will show you how to use crystals, herbs and essential oils to amplify the Moon's energy - and add more magic to your daily life.

The Midlife Male Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to help men reclaim their vitality during andropause. This book goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms of midlife, like decreased libido and energy, by also delving into the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany this stage.  With practical advice rooted in the latest research, it offers a holistic approach to managing andropause, including a 30-day program focused on diet, exercise, and mental well-being. Whether you're facing fatigue, mood swings, or relationship strain, this guide provides actionable strategies to help men not just survive, but thrive in midlife. It's an invaluable tool for men over 40 and their loved ones, offering the insights needed to turn a mid-life crisis into an opportunity for renewed health and happiness.

A health coach with ADHD offers the ultimate wellness guide for neurodivergent women, full of easy-to-implement and adaptable advice to help you thrive. ADHD makes it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an unhealthy lifestyle can make ADHD more difficult to live with. Health and fitness coach Lisa Dee experienced this firsthand when symptoms of her undiagnosed ADHD began wreaking havoc on her physical and mental health. After finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 31, Lisa realised she needed to consider the unique ways her brain and body operated if she wanted to feel her best. In Healthy Happy ADHD, she shares the mindset shifts, systems, and habits that transformed her life. She shows you how to revamp your routines, build new habits, and bring ease to your busy brain by learning to:Ditch the restrictive rules, shame-based ideas, and neurotypical expectations about what exercise, healthy eating, and rest 'should' look like. Eat well with 'ADHD Easy Meals', get curious about how food affects your energy and mood, and avoid the decision paralysis that comes with meal planning and grocery shopping. Prepare for the impacts of hormonal fluctuations on your ADHD symptoms, and recognise the link between ADHD, PMS, and PMDD. Reconnect with yourself and practise self-compassion through introspective exercises that encourage self-reflection and mindfulness. Featuring creative wellness hacks and empowering practices, Healthy Happy ADHD offers a life-changing blueprint for becoming your most vibrant self, both inside and out.