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Women -- we all want to eat right, live healthy, and rid ourselves of hormonal imbalance woes, whether we suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) , mood swings, painful periods and cramps, or menopause. And often, we're not careful about what we eat, and our bodies begin to cry for help. Fortunately, the key to achieving hormonal balance is simply eating the right food!Complete with sixty easy and healthy recipes, comprehensive and accessible chapters on the science and facts behind female sex hormones, a list of hormone-friendly foods and their nutrients, and a two-week diet plan, The Hormone Balance Cookbook is an informative and practical guide for every woman.Whether you are twenty-five or fifty-five, learn about the four hormonal phases -- from menstruation to postmenopause -- and how consuming the right anti-inflammatory foods and vitamins can balance out fluctuating hormone levels to reduce stress and weight gain; mitigate the discomforts of oncoming PMS or menopause; prevent against diseases like osteoporosis; and improve digestion and brain function.
About the Author
Mia Lundin, R.N.C., N.P. is an authority and pioneer in the field of women's health, with a specialty in treating the underlying causes of emotional symptoms experienced throughout a woman's life (PMS, postpartum depression, perimenopause, and menopause) due to brain chemistry and hormonal imbalances. Her medical expertise, fresh perspective, personal experience, and passion to improve women's health make her uniquely suited to present this material.Lundin graduated as a registered nurse from the Ugglevik School of Stockholm and went on to earn a degree as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology from Harbor UCLA Medical Center. She settled in Santa Barbara, California, and became the founder and director of a thriving private health care practice, The Center for Hormonal and Nutritional Balance Inc., which attracts women from around the world. On a daily basis her patients ask, "Why didn't my doctor tell me this?" and the relief they feel after diagnosis and treatment is nothing short of miraculous.Lundin has successfully inspired and "balanced" thousands of women using her own treatment protocol, which combines bio-identical hormones, nutritional supplements including targeted amino acid therapy, mood food, and lifestyle changes. After two decades of listening to and treating women who have been "falling apart," she knows intimately and can speak directly to their many questions including: "Why do I feel like I am losing it? " How can I cope with the emotional changes I am experiencing?" and "Will I ever feel like myself again?"
