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The instant Sunday Times bestseller.‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red magazine'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendNot Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.In this definitive guide, bestselling author and women's health expert Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassionOptimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycleHave better periods and more energy, all month longSpot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.'Your crash course in understanding women's bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!' – Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your Life'A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny

The instant Sunday Times bestseller‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red Magazine'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendWork with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you.Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Or do you just want to work with your hormones to optimise your heath whatever the time of the month?You’re not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr Hazel Wallace sets out how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing throughout the month, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism, as well as how to have better periods. In this ground-breaking, highly practical book she will help you understand:What's normal and what’s not, so you can spot red flags and challenge your expectations of what you should (and shouldn’t) ‘put up with’ (FYI, periods should not be that painful).How to optimize your health and performance across the cycle by adjusting your nutrition, movement, and sleep – right down to your skincare.How to navigate changes and fluctuations in body image, libido, and mood across the menstrual cycle.How to speak to partners, family, and health professionals to advocate best for yourself and your needs.Not Just a Period is a truly pioneering look at key aspects of women’s health: nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, body image, and skin and hair, examined for the first time through the lens of the menstrual cycle.It’s time to feel empowered – not held back – by the unique way your body works. With Dr Hazel’s advice you can finally live happily alongside and in tune with your cycle.'A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered in this book. . . it's just brilliant' – Dr Thivi Maruthappu, author of SkinFood

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red magazine'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendNot Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.In this definitive guide, bestselling author and women's health expert Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassionOptimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycleHave better periods and more energy, all month longSpot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.'Your crash course in understanding women's bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!' – Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your Life'A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny

The instant Sunday Times bestseller‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red Magazine'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendWork with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you.Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Or do you just want to work with your hormones to optimise your heath whatever the time of the month?You’re not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr Hazel Wallace sets out how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing throughout the month, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism, as well as how to have better periods. In this ground-breaking, highly practical book she will help you understand:What's normal and what’s not, so you can spot red flags and challenge your expectations of what you should (and shouldn’t) ‘put up with’ (FYI, periods should not be that painful).How to optimize your health and performance across the cycle by adjusting your nutrition, movement, and sleep – right down to your skincare.How to navigate changes and fluctuations in body image, libido, and mood across the menstrual cycle.How to speak to partners, family, and health professionals to advocate best for yourself and your needs.Not Just a Period is a truly pioneering look at key aspects of women’s health: nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, body image, and skin and hair, examined for the first time through the lens of the menstrual cycle.It’s time to feel empowered – not held back – by the unique way your body works. With Dr Hazel’s advice you can finally live happily alongside and in tune with your cycle.'A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered in this book. . . it's just brilliant' – Dr Thivi Maruthappu, author of SkinFood

Junior Doctor, personal trainer and Instagram hit Dr Hazel Wallace's first book brings you over 70 nutritional recipes to look and feel amazing whilst debunking the diet myths. 'I'm a girl who juggles two jobs, who loves to lift, who adores real food - and can't resist chocolate.As a junior doctor and a personal trainer, I know that we all feel our best when we are free of illness, full of energy and at a healthy weight - and I know it can be done, even if you lead the busiest of lives!I want to debunk the myths that are out there surrounding dieting and instead offer solid, evidence-based advice.I want to bridge the gap between mainstream medicine and nutrition and help you take full control of your fitness and wellbeing, so you will never have to diet again.I want to show you that eating the most natural, unrefined and unprocessed wholefood ingredients can be enjoyable, uncomplicated and easy to incorporate into a busy lifestyle.I want this book to change your life.'Hazel x

The Number One BestsellerA DEEP DIVE INTO WOMEN'S HEALTH** Is heart disease a 'male' disease?** Are certain vitamin and mineral requirements particularly important at certain points of women's lives?** Can I stay active during pregnancy?** Why are women more likely to experience stress-related conditions?** How does sleep affect my overall health?** What can I eat to ease my menopausal transition? The male body has always been the default body in clinical medicine, making the assumption that women are just smaller versions of men. This could not be more wrong. This bold, comprehensive guide to understanding women's health shakes up the narrative for women of all ages. The Female Factor provides methods to protect and maximise your health in positive, affirming steps. Spanning nutrition, movement, mood, sleep and 50 balanced and delicious recipes, this is a blueprint to understanding and aligning your wellbeing, your hormones and your body, both in the short-term and long-term, filled with practical and insightful information to harness throughout the course of your life.