Women's Health & Lifestyle

50 Q&A

Author: Jacqueline W Blackett SRN, PhD

Publisher's Marketing: Despite assurances that health has improved in th Western World, there is a noticeable downward spiral in healthcare today. People are becoming increasingly concerned about the prevention and treatment of disease. Dr.Blackett addresses these questions and answers such as: Excercise and Blood Pressure, Childhood Obesity, Breast Screening, Lupus, Asthma in the Caribbean induced by climate changes, diseases probably suffered by the slaves, mental health problems, concern about Diabetes.

Today's price: £5.25

African-Caribbean Hairdressing

Author: Sandra Gittens

African-Caribbean Hairdressing, Second Edition is an updated essential guide covering all aspects of African-Caribbean hairdressing techniques in this area. It and is the only book written in the UK for students and professionals studying and working with this client group. African-Caribbean hair is more delicate than other types of hair and the techniques and procedures require a specialist knowledge and expertise. This book takes the reader step-by-step through each skill area with the aid of illustrations and photographs.

Today's price: £27.99

Asian Secrets of Health, Beauty and Relaxation

Author: Sophie Benge

A beauty expert supplies all the tools for experiencing luxurious Asian beauty treatments at home, including inexpensive, easy-to-follow recipes for soothing facials, relaxing aromatherapy baths, invigorating body scrubs, healthy food and drink recipes, remedies for specific ailments, and more. 150+ full-color photos.

Today's price: £24.95

Beauty Basics & Beyond

Author: Patricia Mignon Hinds

From the beauty experts at "Essence" magazine comes a must-have book for the African-American woman.

Today's price: £24.95

Black Woman's Guide to Healthy Living:

Author: Angela Burt-Murray

Publisher Marketing: From the African-American community's trusted authority, an interactive manual designed to help Black women care for their bodies, minds, and spirits.

Today's price: £17.95

Dr. Susan Taylor's RX for Brown Skin

Author: Susan C. Taylor M.D.

Brown skin has a naturally warm, glowing complexion that ranges in shade from yellow to olive to dark brown and black (Asian, Latin, African-American, and Native American skin). The extra melanin that imparts these rich tones and helps protect skin from the sun can also make brown skin vulnerable to discoloration, uneven tone, scarring, and breakouts. This unique book will help you enhance and protect the health and beauty of your brown skin, as well as your hair and nails. Dr. Susan Taylor, a Harvard-trained dermatologist, bases her advice on more than twenty years of experience treating patients in private practice and at the Skin of Color Center in New York City, which she founded.

Today's price: £14.95

Healing Fibroids

Author: Allan Warshowsky

This is the first practical health guide focused exclusively on fibroids, a condition affecting 600,000 women in the USA, that effectively combines holistic and Western medicine. Included are chapters on supplements, herbs, exercise, and emotional healing.

Today's price: £14.00

Prime Time

Author: Gayle K Porter

A "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" for African Americans, this revised edition of "Prime Time" features the latest statistics and important new medical research to benefit black women.

Today's price: £21.95

The Encyclopedia of Nails

Author: Jacqui Jefford

The Encyclopedia of Nails has it all from manicure and pedicure treatments to nail art and design through to coverage of the day-to-day life of the nail technician. It is therefore essential for students training or studying in nails. So whether you are studying full-time, part-time at home or the salon this book will be an invaluable guide as it clearly explains all the skills, techniques and technical know-how you will ever need to train and succeed in this up and coming industry.

Today's price: £25.99