You Can Have a Better Period
A Practical Guide to Pain-free and Calmer Periods
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You Can Have A Better Period is a straight-talking resource to help women understand their menstrual cycles and finally get answers to questions such as: “why am I so moody right before my period?”, “are periods supposed to be so painful?”, “why is my period so heavy?”, “is it normal to get headaches right before my period?”
Le'Nise Brothers takes us through each phase of our cycle, including a clear programme of nutrition and lifestyle changes. The book explains which supplements work and the key stress management habits we can implement, to bring long-lasting and sustainable changes to our hormonal balance and menstrual health.
In Western society, we have accepted a cultural narrative that periods are supposed to be painful, emotional and messy. This book will be a practical guide that helps women change the way they look at their period, and finally harness the power of the fifth vital sign.
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Release date
March 8, 2022 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781786786203
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781786786203
- File size: 11787 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Starred review from December 20, 2021
“You can have a period that is pain- and drama-free,” writes Period Story podcaster Brothers in her empowering debut. Explaining that one’s menstrual cycle can be used as a “fifth vital sign,” Brothers encourages readers to consider the whole cycle, not just the few days when bleeding happens. She likens its four phases to a season (menstrual is winter, follicular is spring, ovulatory is summer, and luteal autumn), each with its own moods, energy levels, and physical and emotional needs. Her explanations go deep into the hormonal and physiological changes that occur at each stage, and her recommendations—categorized into major areas of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle—focus on balancing hormones. The menstrual phase, for example, is a good time to reflect on goals and eat foods high in iron, while calcium and tryptophan are a boon during the luteal. Organization that’s easy to follow, concise end-of-chapter summaries, and a low-key tone keep everything approachable. The result is an informative, refreshing take on women’s health.
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