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alannadoughty's review
4.0
I highly recommend this book for everyone with a uterus. Seriously everyone. Even if you think you’re doing fine. This book really drove home for me how connected the whole body is.
I gave four stars instead of five because she could have used an editor to cut the word count significantly—the first chapters are repeat info for anyone who’s googled about their painful periods before. You can just skip those, honestly. And I didn’t need to hear a dozen times that people have named their kids after her lmao.
BUT WOW. If the only chapter you read is the chapter about the link between gut health and menstrual well-being, it’s worth it.
I gave four stars instead of five because she could have used an editor to cut the word count significantly—the first chapters are repeat info for anyone who’s googled about their painful periods before. You can just skip those, honestly. And I didn’t need to hear a dozen times that people have named their kids after her lmao.
BUT WOW. If the only chapter you read is the chapter about the link between gut health and menstrual well-being, it’s worth it.
telak's review
3.0
This book is packed full of information. I listened about 58% of the way through the audio book and I learned so much, but it’s just not a great book for audio, this is one you’ll want a hard copy of or even a digital print so that you can revisit and reference. It’s so packed full of info that it’s just really hard to listen and retain it all into actionable material. (That could be just me too)
dani_devito's review
4.0
very informative! i think it was the perfect balance of “woowoo” and science. i was afraid that this book would have a lot of scientific jargon but it was actually quite well written and easy to follow.
docking one star because i feel like the tips were a bit generic/stuff i’ve already heard before (ie the importance of sleep, gut health, diet, proper stress management, etc.)
docking one star because i feel like the tips were a bit generic/stuff i’ve already heard before (ie the importance of sleep, gut health, diet, proper stress management, etc.)
sudari1981's review
5.0
Wonderful book full on information on how to holistically heal our female health. Every woman should read this book.
tree_star's review against another edition
I got bored about a third of the way through. Let me save you: eat healthy. Exercise. Stop taking ibuprofen. Unplug and get some sleep.
This is every self help book ever only targeted for female hormone health and PMS (but not PMDD, which she says doesn't exist, but then goes on to tell you how to treat it in later chapters).
I think the author thinks she's being more inclusive by saying things like "this books is for all people with vaginas" at the beginning, but she never makes any effort to continue in that vein and only refers to women throughout.
She also states she's against fatphobia, but every hormone issue she talks about includes some mention of losing weight. I think I stopped reading when she talked about fat phobia in terms of not being afraid to eat healthy fats.
No ma'am that's not what fatphobia is.
If you are interested in pseudoscience, this book is for you.
If you want to hear a 'doctor with years of midwife experience' talk about how you should stop your meds and take herbs instead, this book is for you.
There is no substantial evidence that shows herbal supplements help with PMS. Studies do show that supplements like Omega 3 and Vitamin Bs are not properly absorbed and have no significant improvements on PMS and other symptoms. I've done a ton of research on this, and have experience evaluating clinical trials so can say this with confidence. The research she cites is not statistically significant.
This is every self help book ever only targeted for female hormone health and PMS (but not PMDD, which she says doesn't exist, but then goes on to tell you how to treat it in later chapters).
I think the author thinks she's being more inclusive by saying things like "this books is for all people with vaginas" at the beginning, but she never makes any effort to continue in that vein and only refers to women throughout.
She also states she's against fatphobia, but every hormone issue she talks about includes some mention of losing weight. I think I stopped reading when she talked about fat phobia in terms of not being afraid to eat healthy fats.
No ma'am that's not what fatphobia is.
If you are interested in pseudoscience, this book is for you.
If you want to hear a 'doctor with years of midwife experience' talk about how you should stop your meds and take herbs instead, this book is for you.
There is no substantial evidence that shows herbal supplements help with PMS. Studies do show that supplements like Omega 3 and Vitamin Bs are not properly absorbed and have no significant improvements on PMS and other symptoms. I've done a ton of research on this, and have experience evaluating clinical trials so can say this with confidence. The research she cites is not statistically significant.
tree_star's review
I got bored about a third of the way through. Let me save you: eat healthy. Exercise. Stop taking ibuprofen. Unplug and get some sleep.
This is every self help book ever only targeted for female hormone health and PMS (but not PMDD, which she says doesn't exist, but then goes on to tell you how to treat it in later chapters).
I think the author thinks she's being more inclusive by saying things like "this books is for all people with vaginas" at the beginning, but she never makes any effort to continue in that vein and only refers to women throughout.
She also states she's against fatphobia, but every hormone issue she talks about includes some mention of losing weight. I think I stopped reading when she talked about fat phobia in terms of not being afraid to eat healthy fats.
No ma'am that's not what fatphobia is.
If you are interested in pseudoscience, this book is for you.
If you want to hear a 'doctor with years of midwife experience' talk about how you should stop your meds and take herbs instead, this book is for you.
There is no substantial evidence that shows herbal supplements help with PMS. Studies do show that supplements like Omega 3 and Vitamin Bs are not properly absorbed and have no significant improvements on PMS and other symptoms. I've done a ton of research on this, and have experience evaluating clinical trials so can say this with confidence. The research she cites is not statistically significant.
This is every self help book ever only targeted for female hormone health and PMS (but not PMDD, which she says doesn't exist, but then goes on to tell you how to treat it in later chapters).
I think the author thinks she's being more inclusive by saying things like "this books is for all people with vaginas" at the beginning, but she never makes any effort to continue in that vein and only refers to women throughout.
She also states she's against fatphobia, but every hormone issue she talks about includes some mention of losing weight. I think I stopped reading when she talked about fat phobia in terms of not being afraid to eat healthy fats.
No ma'am that's not what fatphobia is.
If you are interested in pseudoscience, this book is for you.
If you want to hear a 'doctor with years of midwife experience' talk about how you should stop your meds and take herbs instead, this book is for you.
There is no substantial evidence that shows herbal supplements help with PMS. Studies do show that supplements like Omega 3 and Vitamin Bs are not properly absorbed and have no significant improvements on PMS and other symptoms. I've done a ton of research on this, and have experience evaluating clinical trials so can say this with confidence. The research she cites is not statistically significant.