Overview

Are you trapped in the relentless cycle of period and hormonal mayhem, feeling disillusioned by your health and mainstream medical approaches? If you’re searching for an alternative solution, then look no further. Holistic menstrual health coach Gemma Barry is here to help put you in control of your menstrual health. Mixing both traditional and holistic approaches, Gemma explores: Why periods can hurt and how to investigate the reasons why yours are painful How to become body literate and understand the importance of hormones Why the taboos surrounding periods may actually be harming your menstrual health What you can do about painful periods and related conditions The importance of nutrition, herbs and exercise This empowering guide is your roadmap to becoming the queen of your own menstrual health, packed with tools, health tips and the knowledge you need to ensure you have better periods.

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Author:   Gemma Barry
Publisher:   Trigger Publishing
Imprint:   Trigger Publishing
ISBN:  

9781837962945

ISBN 10:   1837962944
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   14 November 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Why Periods Hurt Chapter 1: A Period Drama Chapter 2: The Endocrine System: Getting to Know Your Hormones Chapter 3: A Deep Dive into Hormones Chapter 4: Charting your Cycle Chapter 5: Understanding PMS Chapter 6: Unpacking Red Flags Chapter 7: Specific Conditions Chapter 8: Being Seen and Heard Chapter 9: A Quick History of Synthetic Hormones Part 2: What You Can Do About It Chapter 10: Nutrition Chapter 11: Oestrogen Dominance Chapter 12: Plants! As Medicine? Chapter 13: Exercise Chapter 14: Stress Chapter 15: Your Frame of Mind Chapter 16: Period Stigma and Shame Part 3: Heading into Menopause Chapter 17: Perimenopause Chapter 18: Menopause Conclusion/ Final Words Useful Resources References Acknowledgments

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Gemma Barry is an ex-nurse, menstrual health coach and comedian. After 15 years working for the NHS nurse and following a diagnosis of endometriosis, she became a qualified herbalist, abdominal massage therapist and mindfulness teacher. She runs Well Woman Project, where she aims to give women the knowledge and confidence to challenge traditional health methods and listen to their own bodies.

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