The Strong Women's Guide to Total Health

by Miriam E. Nelson, Jennifer Ackerman

This practical and interactive guide shows women how to optimize their potential for health and well-being through in-depth information, self-assessment quizzes, and checklists to determine individual risk factors for common ailments and more serious diseases. Dr. Miriam Nelson shares the preventative measures that can be taken now to avoid such health problems down the road.

From sexual and reproductive health to beauty, heart health, emotional well-being, bone and muscle health, and weight control, Strong Women's Guide to Total Health offers a complete picture of the broad spectrum of issues that impact overall health. It is essential reading for women of all ages.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

464 pages, Hardcover

First published April 13, 2010

Reviews

[Liz De Coster · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read every word on every page of this book, but I still found it helpful and informative. (Other than the section on fertility, the book seemed especially to focus on women in the 40+ age ranges, so not all the information seemed immediately pertinent.) I thought the content of the book was laid out clearly and addressed in a straightforward fashion, and the overall tone was pretty no-nonsense. The author addressed a wide range of bodily functions and health issues, with detailed explanations of how to understand and monitor your health through diet, exercise, medical exams and vaccinations, etc. A great book for women whose 2012 resolutions involve their health (I'm getting her book on bone health from the library next).

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of Miriam Nelson's books target a specific topic or part of the body. This is a "total health" book with topics ranging from sex health, mental health, and all physical health topics in between. Friendly and clear style of writing.

[Devon Storman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of good information in this book. I made a lot of highlights for future reference. Reading it was the easy part. Now if I could only take advantage of the good advice!

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really just skimmed this book, looking for topics applying to me (nearly 60). Easy to read with lots of good, common sense information.