The PMS Diet Book

by Karen Evennett

Published 16 January 1997
Filled with practical advice on PMS and diet, this book explains how and why diet makes a difference. It contains suggestions for sticking to the diet, how to tackle cravings for sweet things and what to do when eating out or having meals with friends. There is also a section of simple recipes.

Seventy-five per cent of women suffer from Pre-Menstral Syndrome and 10 per cent suffer serious symptoms which can include headaches, irritability and backaches. This book is a chance for men and women to learn what PMS is and how to deal with it. Clear, basic and easy-to-read, it covers the physical and the emotional dimensions of the problem, illustrated with case histories. The book aims to combat PMS through diet and lifestyle changes. It explains the treatments available and includes informaton to help women to communicate more easily with their doctor.

Being told that your smear test is positive can be a frightening experience, but many women are given little information from their doctor. This guide provides full information on all aspects of the smear test, aiming to reassure and advise women. It explains the implications of abnormal smears, including further investigations and possible treatments, and gives advice where women have to make choices.