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"Though we talk about wanting to 'age gracefully,' the truth is that when it comes to getting older, we're programmed to dread an inevitable decline in our health, our looks, our sexual relationships, even the pleasure we take in living life. But as Christiane Northrup, M.D., shows us in this ... book, we have it in us to make growing older an entirely different experience, for both our bodies and our souls. In chapters that blend personal stories...
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Elliot wakes up one morning to the most terrible smell. But what could it be? Find out in this gentle introduction to hygiene that's stinkin' adorable!
One morning, Elliot wakes up and smells something awful. Is it the trash? No... The dog? No... Dad? His sister? The baby? Grandma's famous gerfartzenschanffel? No, no, no, and no! Elliot searches high and low for the something that smells, but he just can't find it, and it's driving him and his nostrils...
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Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at every size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body...
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"Breasts. Uterus. Cervix. Heart. Vagina. The source of life, right? Well, for writer and photographer Deborah Copaken, it turned out to be just the opposite--almost. Between escaping from an abusive marriage, facing down the challenge of single-parenthood, and attempting to find love again, getting her bearings after everything she knew fell to pieces proved more slippery than she ever could have anticipated. From a Fourth of July health scare that...
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American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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Provides answers to letters from real girls with concerns about their changing bodies, plus tips to help readers talk with their parents about puberty and other touchy topics. There is also discussion about physical appearance, hair, eating disorders, sports, teeth, responsibility and much, much more.
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Greenpeak Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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The Hormone repair manual is a guide to understanding and overcoming the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Naturopath Lara Briden's fresh approach aims to overturn the stigma of perimenopause and menopause and show women that: many symptoms are temporary and manageable; emotional challenges can present an opportunity to thrive; a focus on health during this period can bring benefits for years to come. Addressing common symptoms such as hot...
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"This is a book about gender equality in the United States and how to engage in activism to get there"--
For centuries, periods have been a taboo subject. They're embarrassing. They're gross. And they are misunderstood. Okamoto shows that, because of these stigmas, a status quo has been established to exclude people who menstruate from the seat at the decision-making table. She aims to explain what menstruation is, shed light on the stigmas and resulting...
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Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Within the pages of this book, readers learn how to confidently take charge of their sexual health and protect themselves and their partners against sexually transmitted diseases"--
"The ultimate-and fun!-guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging. In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55....
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Every day we see body ideals depicted in movies, magazines, and social media. And, all too often, these outdated standards make us feel like we need to change how we look and who we are. The truth is that many teens feel self-conscious about their bodies and being a teen girl of color is hard in unique ways. So, how can you start feeling good about yourself when you're surrounded by these unrealistic -- and problematic -- images of what bodies are...
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Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2021.
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Español
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"Tu cerebro te ofrece un servicio extraordinario e irrepetible. La disponibilidad simultánea de un sistema sensorial para la percepción del entorno, de un sistema nervioso para el control del aparato motor, así como de una conciencia integrada para discernir y decidir, te otorgarán años de existencia continua. Este manual, como el de cualquier otro producto, no mira ni al pasado lejano de nuestra ignorancia ni al futuro lejano de un conocimiento...
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Bruno
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[2017]
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Español
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"El sol tiene efectos beneficiosos para nuestro organismo, pero puede causarnos danos si lo tomamos en exceso o sin la protección adecuada, como le ocurre a Fernando, el pequeño protagonista de esta historia. El dermatólogo Ricardo Ruiz Rodríguez y Olivia Girón Biforcos explican a los niños de la forma más clara y entretenida cuáles son las claves tanto para protegerse del sol como para disfrutar de él y convertirse en buenos amigos. Con...
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