Books like Managing PCOS For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by Gaynor Bussell

An accessible guide that explains the link between inflammation and common health problems, offers anti‑inflammatory foods, and shows how to adapt everyday diets for better health.

288 p. : 26 cm

A comprehensive guide to blood type and health, including disease susceptibility, symptom recognition, and specific food and supplement recommendations for different blood types.

Put nature's bounty to work in the fight to avert cancerResearch shows that up to 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes. You can reduce your risk with a nutritional program based on variety, balance, and moderation. This collaboration between leading cancer prevention experts and top gourmet chefs shows that healthy eating can both fight cancer and please the palate.One of the nation's leading cancer research facilities, the Strang Cancer Prevention Center has placed diet and lifestyle changes at the foreground of a prevention strategy. Much more than a simple cookbook, this unique resource presents cutting-edge nutritional and scientific data on cancer, along with tantalizing, healthy recipes. In The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook, you'll learn about:Using phytochemicals--the new functional foods--to promote good health How to determine the quality of your current diet--and improve it Making a delicious eating plan part of your cancer-preventing lifestyle Lifestyle modifications designed to minimize cancer risk Chefs from such world-renowned restaurants as the Four Seasons, Galileo, and Union Square Cafe serve up more than 100 delicious recipes, including:Portobello Mushroom-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos Asparagus Salad with Black Truffles Herb- and Spice-Crusted Mahimahi with Watermelon Salsa Peach and Blueberry Crisp Warm Mango and Pear Soup with Fruit Sorbets The best cure is always prevention. Discover how a healthy diet and lifestyle can keep you fit and cancer-free.

As America is finding out, soy is the most complete and versatile protein in existence. It has no cholesterol or saturated fat but plenty of vitamins and fiber and offers amazing health benefits for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Based on the simple idea that food is your best medicine, The Soy Zone shows you how to maintain peak mental alertness, increase your energy, and reduce the likelihood of chronic disease -- all while losing excess body fat. Dr. Barry Sears brings all the life-enhancing benefits of the Zone to a mouthwatering collection of delicious soy-based Zone meals, featuring:Soy Zone-perfect breakfasts, lunches, appetizers, dinners, and snacksAppetizing new recipes from top chefs, such as Red Bean Chill, Hong Kong Burger, and Soy Zone-friendly Vegetarian Pad ThaiThe ultimate healthful food plan, with quick and easy fat-burning alternatives to dangerous high-carb dietsAn exercise and longevity plan for men and womenHelpful recommendations for Soy Zoning your kitchenA scientifically proven plan for achieving perfect hormonal balance while losing weight

The Fertility Diet explains how simple dietary and lifestyle changes can boost female fertility, based on a large long‑term study of nurses, and offers meal plans and recipes.

In Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus, Carol Fenster shares her years of experience, explaining how to incorporate new ingredients into down-home, easy-to-prepare meals devoid of dairy and wheat, but filled with the tastes you crave. Fenster shows that you don't have to abandon the foods you love, such as rich sauces, bread, and pizza, and that living gluten-free doesn't condemn you to a life of bland meals or dishes infused with fat and salt instead of flavor. And, you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen. With helpful tips culled from nine gluten-free years, more than 250 recipes, and over 100 menus, Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus will keep you coming back to the table healthier than ever.

"[A] practical, plain-English guide to living with and manging polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], a condition that affects 10 percent of women. You'll get the facts on treatment options, including traditional medical treatments and alternative therapies"--P. [4] of cover.

A proven 21-day diet and lifestyle plan to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) take back control of their health and resolve their symptoms from a certified health coach and founder of the large PCOS Diva online community. PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, and the most common cause of female infertility, affecting roughly five million American women. Because it's symptoms are widespread--including stubborn weight gain, acne, mood swings, abnormal hair loss or growth, and irregular menstrual cycles--women suffering from PCOS are often misdiagnosed and treated with "Band-Aid" pharmaceuticals with uncomfortable side effects that only mask PCOS's root causes. While there is no cure for PCOS, women can learn to control their symptoms naturally. In this welcome guide, Amy Medling shows how to combine an anti-inflammatory and hormone-balancing diet, daily movement, and stress-reducing self-care to successfully treat their PCOS. Grounded in the latest medical research and filled with the knowledge she's acquired dealing with PCOS herself and working with thousands of women, Healing PCOS offers women small, manageable steps that help alleviate their symptoms and control the inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and insulin resistance that underlie the condition. Amy's revolutionary program consists of: A 21-day anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing and gluten-free meal plan, including meal prep and plan-ahead tips to make eating this way simple and fast 85 delicious recipes--half fan favorites and half new dishes Daily self-care exercises, including meditation and journaling prompts Amy has helped tens of thousands of women with PCOS take back control of their health and their lives through lasting, healing, and sustainable lifestyle change. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have struggled with PCOS, her revolutionary program can now work for you. --Amazon.com.