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Review in The New York Times

Review in San Francisco Chronicle

Review: Jill Lightner, Amazon Books:

Forget the joking stereotypes--PMS is serious business that can greatly benefit from serious treatment. Taking Back the Month is a detailed health-care guide that helps you carefully track symptoms; by following the recommendations and questionnaires, you'll discover exactly which of your aches, pains, and mood swings are attributable to PMS and which might require additional diagnostic aid. Sure, you may be irritable on some days, but are you sure those days consistently fall within the PMS time frame?

Lengthy chapters focus on treating your symptoms with simple, natural solutions. Adding protein and exercise, avoiding sugar binges and alcohol, and training yourself with relaxation techniques can bring impressive results with far fewer negative side effects than prescription medications. Still, authors Diana Taylor and Stacey Colino do thoroughly address using antidepressants, herbs, and nutritional supplements, while cautioning readers that some remedies are still being researched or require a consultation with a health care professional. A detailed chapter titled "Putting the Pieces Together" helps you simply use what you've learned to design the best possible program that will make your Dr. Jekyll/Ms. Hyde transformation a thing of the past

With this guide, written by a leading researcher in the field of PMS and a
writer specializing in women's health, a woman can:

• Find patterns in her PMS symptoms
• Put together the best PMS diet for herself
• Understand the role of relaxation
• Modify her response to stress
• Create a personalized PMS management plan
• Explore alternative and complementary remedies, including medications, acupuncture, and herbs

Now women can create a customized remedy that is specific to their symptoms and needs. With comprehensive effective strategies, PMS relief is finally available to all women.

Book Endorsements

Here are what a few of our colleagues have to say about the book…

“Taking Back the Month is unquestionably the most balanced and scientifically-based of the available books about PMS. Dr. Taylor and Ms. Colino have produced an engaging read that is full of important information, helpful advice, and therapeutic techniques that are easy to understand and apply. Any woman who needs assistance in coping with her premenstrual symptoms can surely find it here.”

Joan C. Chrisler, PhD
Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College
President of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

“Taking Back the Month is a wonderful gift to women who experience premenstrual symptoms. Dr. Taylor is giving back to women the extensive information contributed by over 500 women who participated in her studies -- information that can change their every day lives -- their symptoms, well-being, relationships, and their ability to function in the workplace. This is a must read for at least half of the population!”

Nancy Fugate Woods, Ph.D., RN
Dean & Professor, University of Washington School of Nursing
Recent Past President, North American Menopause Society
Past President, Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

"Taylor and Colino have written the definitive guidebook on surviving PMS. TAKING BACK THE MONTH is a beautifully written book that weaves years of impeccable research together with the real life voices of hundreds of women who have found help. I do not know how anyone with PMS has managed without this book. Neither will you."

Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D
NY Times Bestselling Author: Kitchen Table Wisdom and
My Grandfather's Blessings

“Taking Back The Month is a breakthrough, non-drug approach to managing health and wellness in general and premenstrual symptoms in particular. Dr. Taylor’s insights are based on solid research…this book will be a tremendous aid.”

Larry Dossey, M.D.
Author of Healing Beyond the Body and Healing Words

“Bravo! Dr. Diana Taylor has rendered an immense service to all women concerned with premenstrual symptoms, and the strategies she recommends can be applied to every area of health and wellness. Taking Back the Month will help anyone live a happier, more fulfilling life.”

Barbara Dossey, R.N.
Founder and president Holistic Nursing Association

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