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Guide Picks - Top 5 Women's Health Books
Do you have a women's health book that you can refer to for your everyday health issues? Here are five of my favorite women's health books that cover a variety of issues that women encounter from puberty to menopause. Every woman should own at least one of these exceptional books.
1) Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century
An outstanding update of a timeless classic that every woman should own. Women's health issues are fully explored by women from all walks of life who are members of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective. This excellent book explores issues such as female genital mutilation, lesbian issues, childbearing issues, cervical self-exam, menstruation, PMS, hysterectomy, and more.
2) For Women Only Your Guide to Health Empowerment
Seen on Public Television this comprehensive, encyclopedic volume provides articles that offer an up-to-date health guide, and cover spiritual issues. Includes material by a plethora of known and trusted names from The Boston Women's Health Book Collective to Angela Davis, Erica Jong, and Gloria Steinham, among others. Truly a one-stop health resource for women.
3) The Black Women's Health Book: Speaking for Ourselves
Written by over 50 African American women, most notably Toni Morrison, who contribute their views, experiences, and advice on the health and social issues affecting today's African American woman. Newly expanded edition covers covers menopause, breast feeding, non-Western/holistic healing, fibroids, diet evolution, skin color issues, teenage sexuality, and HIV.
4) Relax, This Won't Hurt: Painless Answers to Women's Most Pressing Health Questions
Millions of women already know and trust Dr. Judith Reichman to provide answers to their health questions. Now she breaks those answers down by decade to help women easily find the answers they need from their teens through their seventies and beyond. This comprenhensive and easy-to-read book belongs in every woman's library!
5) My Health Record: Help the Doctor Help You
Discover a simple way to record your health. Includes pages to record medications, supplements, and other OTC products; record X-rays and other procedures; record immunizations and family medical history, pregnancies, lab work, appointments, symptoms, and other useful information.
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