Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones, and Take Control o [Hardcover]

The instantSunday Timesbestseller

Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle Red Magazine

'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better'  Chessie King, author ofBe Your Own Best Friend

Workwithyour cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you.

Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Or do you just want to workwithyour hormones to optimise your heath whatever the time of the month?

Youre not alone. InNot Just a Period, bestselling author Dr Hazel Wallace sets out how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing throughout the month, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism,as wellas how to have better periods. In this ground-breaking, highly practical book she will help you understand:
What's normal and whats not, so you can spot red flags and challenge your expectations of what you should (and shouldnt) put up with (FYI, periods should not bethatpainful).How to optimize your health and performance across the cycle by adjusting your nutrition, movement, and sleep  right down to your skincare.How to navigate changes and fluctuations in body image, libido, and mood across the menstrual cycle.How to speak to partners, family, and health professionals to advocate best for yourself and your needs.
Not Just a Periodis a truly pioneering look at key aspects of womens health: nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, body image, and skin and hair, examined for the first time through the lens of the menstrual cycle.

Its time to feel empowered  not held back  by the unique way your body works. With Dr Hazels advice you can finally live happily alongside and in tune with your cycle.

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