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Meet the Author
Linda Ojeda
"Safe Dieting for Teens"
hosted by Joanne Spataro, editor of FreshAir TeenZine
  Interview
& Diet Tips
Many teenagers wish they looked better
in the mirror. The result can be extremely frustrating and a real self-esteem nose dive.
When they carry some extra pounds, they feel unattractive. But before you try to starve
yourself or drink a Slim Fast, you have to know that it's just as important to loose
weight in a healthy and safe way! Linda Ojeda has the weight-loss answers, and the
encouragement to boot. As a nutritionist, Ojeda has helped people get on the healthy track
and make a difference for the better in their lives. In this amazing book, she sets
achievable goals in the battle of the bulge. Find out more.Going Up In Smoke ?
Do you know a teen who smokes? Is she slowly
going up in smoke? Recent major reports released in 1998 showed a dramatic increase in the
smoking rates among American teen-agers and college students.
What is PMS?
(Pre-Menstrual Syndrome)
symptoms,
causes & treatments
PMS or premenstrual syndrome is a regular pattern of physical and/or emotional
symptoms that can severe enough to disrupt your life. PMS can take many forms as are the
women who suffer from it. Find out about what symptoms are part of PMS, what causes them
and also ideas on what you can do about them from the experts in the field such as
Stephanie Bender author of PMS : Women Tell Women How
to Control Premenstrual Syndrome and Dr Bruce Bekkar author of Your Guy' Guide to Gynecology and more.
Fresh Air Q&A
Your first period
 PMS is what every woman gets before her period. She may experience
irritability, cramps, bloating (water retention), and cravings for chocolate. They are
some of the side effects of the menstrual cycle. If you are unfamiliar with these changes,
are you bewildered. Find out more. |
Teenage Health
Care:
The First Comprehensive Family Guide for the Preteen to
Young Adult Years
by Gail B. Slap, MD, Martha M.
Jablow, Benjamin Spock, Paul McCarthy
 
Dr. Gail Slap, "a Dr. Spock for teenagers," teams up with Martha Jablow to
present a complete guide for promoting teenage health. Covering the full range of medical
and social issues of adolescence, here is a definitive look at the dramatic, often
confusing changes that take place during puberty. A family reference explains complex
health issues, such as exercise, eating disorders, drugs, depression, sexuality, teen
pregnancy, and various medical conditions, helping families understand and cope with
adolescent problems.
Headache Relief
for Women:
How You Can Manage and Prevent Pain
by Alan M. Rapoport, Fred
D. Sheftell
also see:
Headache Support
Headaches are a fact of life for millions of women. This unique guide--written by
the coauthors of Headache Relief, which was called "better than aspirin" by Dear
Abby--tells how to get relief with the latest drug, nutrition, and stress-management
therapies. |
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