Best Books of 1999 - Women's Health- December 27, 1999

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Best Books of 1999

Dateline December 27, 1999

Have you read a good book lately? As Women's Health Guide at About.com I receive many books throughout the year to review for inclusion in the Women's Health Bookstore where books are sold through arrangement with Borders.com. The 14 books listed here are those books that I have reviewed in 1999 that I feel are especially helpful to the reader, each in its own unique way. Although, I have listed all the books in alphabetical order, my choice for Top 5 Women's Health Books of 1999 are:

Best Women's Health Books

Advanced Breast Cancer: Holding Tight, Letting Go: A Guide to Living with Metastatic Disease, 2nd Edition
by Mayer, Musa
Every woman facing breast cancer should have a copy of this outstanding and supportive book that offers information to help women cope with the shock of breast cancer recurrence, and provides extensive information about dealing with the medical profession, family, and friends. Paperback.

Candida Related Complex: What Your Doctor May Be Missing
by Sehnert, Keith W. / Winderlin, Christine
Candida-Related Complex (CRC) is a condition that occurs when Candida albicans multiplies out of control causing hundreds of possible symptoms that can appear in many different combinations. CRC is difficult to diagnose because is not fully understood and many health professionals are doubtful about its' existence. Compelling reading for women who suffer from unexplained symptoms. Paperback

Could It Be... Perimenopause?: How Women 35-50 Can Overcome Forgetfulness, Mood Swings, Insomnia, Weight Gain, Sexual Dysfunction & Other Tell-Tale Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
by Ashner, Laurie / Goldstein, Steven R.
Clear answers to your questions about changes that happen long before actual menopause written in an easy-to-read format. Includes information about how to avoid a hysterectomy, how to use birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms, and a wealth of other valuable details. Paperback.

Diary of a Midwife: The Power of Positive Childbearing
by Juliana van Olphen-Fehr
Every pregnant woman should consider reading this outstanding book! The author accurately describes the state of midwifery in the US today with accurate and scientifically valid facts. This book clearly demonstrates that midwifery should be the standard for women with low-risk pregnancies. A book for all midwifes. Paperback

Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 & the Search for the Virus That Caused It
by Gina Kolata
A fascinating and frightening look at an epidemic that claimed millions of lives in 1918. Could it happen again? The author describes in detail exactly what happened during the 1918 flu, which affected almost every family in the US. A book you won't be able to put down! Hardcover

Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best
by Somer, Elizabeth
Learn how the food you eat can affect your memory, energy level, sleep, weight, and overall attitude. Find out what herbs and natural treatments work for conditions from PMS to menopause, and gain knowledge that can help you fight back without prescription drugs. Paperback.

From This Moment On: A Guide for Those Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
by Cotter, Arlene
No matter what page you open this amazing book to, you are sure to find something that inspires and motivates you to live the rest of your life to the max. This book is an excellent gift for someone recently diagnosed with cancer, as well as for those who love them. Hardcover.

Hormone of Desire: Truth about Testosterone, Sexuality & Menopause
by Rako, Susan
Millions of women who experience loss of sexual desire during menopause and the 'male' hormone testosterone is a likely culprit. The author provides extensive medical information about testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone with clear language presented in an easy to follow format. Paperback

Me & My Shadow: Living with Multiple Sclerosis
by Mackie, Carole
The author shares her personal story of diagnosis at a time when she was at the top of her career, her subsequent struggle learning to live with this disease, and her overwhelming determination and courage that brought her through. An excellent read for anyone affected by MS. Hardcover

The Menopause Diet: Loose Weight and Boost Your Energy
by Larrian Gillespie
The author clearly explains why women gain weight during menopause and how to lose weight permanently, while maintaining hormonal balance with proper nutrition and suggested dietary supplements. Includes recipes, specific nutritional details, facts about sleep and stress, and a plethora of other relevant material. Outstanding! Paperback

Relax, This Won't Hurt: Painless Answers to Women's Most Pressing Health Questions
by Reichman, Judith
Millions of women already know and trust Dr. Reichman to provide answers to their health questions, and now in this book those answers are broken down by decade to help women easily find the answers they need from their teens through their seventies and beyond. This book comprehensive and easy-to-read book belongs in every woman's library! Paperback.

The Ultimate Rape: What Every Woman Should Know about Hysterectomies & Ovarian Removal
by Elizabeth L. Plourde, C.L.S., M.A.
Every woman either considering, or who has already had, a hysterectomy owes it to herself to read this eye-opening book which is based on over 12 years and of medical research and personal experiences. Written in layman's terms this book clearly describes the role that the uterus and ovaries play throughout a woman's life, as well as how hormones interact with women's bodies and other truly interesting and vital material about reproductive health. Hardcover

Walking Out on the Boys
by Conley, Frances K.
Incredible, true story of the first female tenured neurosurgeon in the US, who made Stanford University squirm when she revealed the truth about the routine sexism and sexual harassment encountered by female heath care professionals and female patients. If you think your doctor doesn't take your complaints seriously, you will understand why after reading this eye-opening book! Paperback

Wit: A Play
by Margaret Edson
A Pulitzer Prize winning play about a woman's personal battle with her diagnosis of terminal ovarian cancer. You will be moved by her aggressive, probing, and intense, yet rational approach to her illness. Take each breath with her as she undergoes experimental chemotherapy, and comes to reassess her life with transformative humor and profundity. A real human experience you won't be able to put down. Paperback

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