Gemma explores how the taboos surrounding periods may actually be harming your menstrual health, looks at the commonly experienced barriers to medical help, and dives deep into the potential causes of period pain, including toxic products and stress.
Holistic menstrual health coach Gemma Barry wants to put you in control.
This book is the biology (and feminist politics) lesson you never had at school. It will lead to a deeper understanding of your body, and tells you how you can put yourself back in the driving seat - naturally.
Gemma spent 15 years as an NHS nurse before qualifying as a herbalist, abdominal massage therapist and mindfulness teacher after she received a diagnosis of Endometriosis. She brings her unique mix of both traditional and holistic medicines to the table to show you what options you have to improve your health and wellbeing.
Gemma also explores: how the taboos surrounding periods may actually be harming your menstrual health, commonly experienced barriers to medical help, and dives deep into the potential causes of period pain, including toxic products and stress.