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Not Just a Period by Dr Hazel Wallace

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Not Just a Period

Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
22 May 2025
Run Time
5 hours 30 minutes
Format
Audiobook
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What to expect

'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must for understanding our bodies better.' Chessie King

'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered . . . it's just brilliant.' Dr Thivi Maruthappu

Read by the author, Dr Hazel Wallace

Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you.

Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due?

You’re not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr. Hazel Wallace sets out not only how you can have better periods, but also how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing generally, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism. 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 seven 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.

Critics Review

  • This book is your crash course in understanding women’s bodies – because apparently, half the population bleeding every month is still a mystery – and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!

    Dr Karan Rajan, bestselling 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

  • You’d think from the title Period this book would be for girls & women, but no, this should be read by every human no matter their gender. Hazel is a supernova in female health & in her *4th* book, she becomes our cycle sister. Giving us everything we need to know to work *with* our cycle not against it. No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better.

    Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best Friend

  • Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered in this book, in Hazel’s trademark easy to read but impeccably researched style, it’s just brilliant.

    Dr Thivi Maruthappu, author of SkinFood

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  • A prominent voice on women's health in the UK

    The Irish Times

  • A fascinating read, with practical advice and theory . . . it's wonderful to find a book putting power into the reader's hands through information

    Evening Express

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Details

Author
Dr Hazel Wallace
Narrator
Hazel Wallace
Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Release Date
22 May 2025
ISBN
9781035049608
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Women’s health, Menstruation / Menstrual cycle, Health: Diets and nutrition, Popular beliefs, Coping with / advice about body image issues or topics

Synopsis

'No fluff, just facts. An absolute must for understanding our bodies better.' Chessie King'Every question you’ve ever had about periods is answered . . . it's just brilliant.' Dr Thivi MaruthappuRead by the author, Dr Hazel WallaceWork with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you. Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due?You’re not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr. Hazel Wallace sets out not only how you can have better periods, but also how your menstrual cycle affects your health and wellbeing generally, from immunity and cardiovascular issues to gut function and even the speed of your metabolism. 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 seven 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.

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