Men's and Women's Health

Postpartum Depression For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help))

This insightful book by Shoshana S. Bennett, M.D. can help any new mother distinguish between normal baby blues and what may be postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Bennett’s book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history to the wide variety of treatments available, including conventional medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. With early diagnosis and treatment as the key, Postpartum Depression for Dummies can start you down the path to recovery.

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The Skin Type Solution

From world-renowned dermatologist, Dr. Leslie Baumann, comes a program that’s revolutionizing the way people everywhere think about and shop for skin care. Now you can identify and buy the products that are right for your true skin type. Baumann includes: an extensive product guide to name brands suited to every skin type and budget, from cleansers to foundations; dietary advice for beautiful skin; skin treatment tips for problem skin; tips to prevent skin aging; and the latest on prescription products, facials, chemical peels, Retin-A, Botox, collagen injections, and more.

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The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change

As one of America’s most trusted medical advisers, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows women how they can make the menopause years a time of personal empowerment and positive energy. Northrup addresses the long term health of bones, breasts, and heart and covers topics including weight gain, sexual problems, and metabolism shifts.

Infertility For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

As someone who understands first-hand the issue of infertility, author Jackie Meyers-Thompson writes with compassion. Combining a personal perspective with professional knowledge, Meyers-Thompson addresses in plain-English the key areas, including infertility diagnosis, the latest treatments, finding the right doctor, relationships issues that may arise, and even how to deal with family and friends and their sometimes inappropriate comments or questions.

Muscle Your Way Through Menopause...and Beyond: Get Started On Your Weight-Loss, Anti-Aging Program Today

In her latest book, UCLA exercise specialist Judith Sherman-Wolin offers menopausal women an exercise regimen designed to help defy the signs of aging. Ms. Wolen asserts that muscle is the key to promoting a healthier, more youthful and vibrant appearance while combating the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. You’ll get fifty detailed exercises with instructional photographs to help maintain and build lean muscle tissue and lose weight and fat, along with information on how to Increase metabolism and burn more calories everyday without dieting.

Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves

Wall Street Journal science columnist Sharon Begley brings us a thought provoking look at neuroplasticity: the study of how the human brain can change itself. Begley explains the science behind the latest findings and offers positive action steps to help you change your mind to achieve self-improvement.

Prostate And Cancer: A Family Guide To Diagnosis, Treatment And Survival (3rd Edition)

Dr. Marks’ book is the definitive source of information on prostate cancer today, recommended by readers and urologists alike. Prostate cancer has become the most-diagnosed cancer in America and the second leading killer of men. A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, Dr. Marks discusses the latest research in drug therapies and treatments, traditional surgical techniques, minimally invasive techniques, and methods to combat impotence and incontinence. In a user-friendly question-and-answer format he covers who is at risk, what is involved in an evaluation and treatment options.

Hormone Balance: A Woman's Guide To Restoring Health And Vitality

Dr. Carolyn Dean provides traditional and alternative solutions for women to balance hormones and achieve greater overall health. She addresses hormonal issues, such as PMS, weight gain, bone density loss, and common menstrual cycle issues of bloating, cramping, and mood swings. She also discusses menopause and perimenopause, covering topics such as the estrogen dominance theory and the pros and cons of HRT and natural, bioidentical HRT hormones.

The Yeast Connection and Women's Health

Hope is at hand for women suffering from chronic yeast infections. Doctors Carolyn Dean and William Cook address such symptoms such as recurrent vaginal or urinary tract infections, PMS, food sensitivities and chronic digestive problems, chronic fatigue and body aches and how they may be attributed to the common yeast Candida Albicans. For women who feel sick all over, have taken birth control pills, a lot of antibiotic drugs, chronic headaches, this may be the answer. You’ll get easy to understand explanations of yeast-related health problems, along with a step-by-step program that will help you overcome them.