Colette Harris

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the peoples of Central Asia (Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) have been exposed to new, Western influences that stress individualism at the expense Central Asian traditions of family and communalism. Young men in particular are exposed to new ideas and lifestyles as they tra

Helps you discover how and why PCOS can affect your fertility; find out from the experts and other women how they have overcome non-conception; make a step-by-step action plan to enhance your fertility; and, work out which fertility treatments are best for you.

With this practical handbook you can start to see PCOS symptoms improve in as little as 2 weeks. Based on the latest scientific research and the authors' first-hand experience, it will empower you to take back control of your body- and your life. Packed with all the essential information to naturally beat the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

This book presents a compelling ethnography of the changes Tajikistan faces at the turn of the twenty-first century as seen through the eyes of its youth. It discusses the ethnographic gaze on the tremendous cultural changes being played out in post-Soviet Tajikistan.

Do you struggle with your weight? Have irregular periods (or none at all)? Get acne? Notice thinning hair? Or do you have to deal with unwanted facial and body hair? If you have any of these problems, the chances are fairly good that you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), along with one in ten women. We now know that women with PCOS are more likely to get diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity and its related health problems; and research is currently linking PCOS to a host of other health complications as well. And while you might see this as a frightening glimpse into the future, at least women with PCOS can look future health risks in the eye and then do something right now to reduce them instead of never knowing what could be around the corner. That something is the PCOS Protection Plan, an action plan written by women with PCOS for women with PCOS&#8212to help you take control of your health so that you can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions.

Control and Subversion investigates the relationship of gender to the inner workings of social control, such as exposing ways in which post-Soviet Tajikistan society threatens men’s masculinity, thereby bringing them to force family members into conformity, irrespective of the suffering this may cause. Told through ethnographically collected life histories, the book examines how masculine and feminine gender characteristics influence personal relationships and explores gender relations at their most intimate - from the secret musings of adolescent girls, through the painful experiences of young men, to the trauma of sexual initiation. Although largely concentrating on contemporary life, the book also discusses historical materials and Soviet influence on Tajik society. Control and Subversion is essential reading for anyone interested in Central Asia, Muslim societies, the lives of Muslim women, or gender in a Muslim context.

Control and Subversion investigates the relationship of gender to the inner workings of social control, such as exposing ways in which post-Soviet Tajikistan society threatens men’s masculinity, thereby bringing them to force family members into conformity, irrespective of the suffering this may cause. Told through ethnographically collected life histories, the book examines how masculine and feminine gender characteristics influence personal relationships and explores gender relations at their most intimate - from the secret musings of adolescent girls, through the painful experiences of young men, to the trauma of sexual initiation. Although largely concentrating on contemporary life, the book also discusses historical materials and Soviet influence on Tajik society. Control and Subversion is essential reading for anyone interested in Central Asia, Muslim societies, the lives of Muslim women, or gender in a Muslim context.

Beat the symptoms of PMS by making simple changes to your diet with this lively and authoritative self-help guide from the authors of the best-selling PCOS and PCOS Diet Book. A must-have for all women who feel they're spending half their life feeling less then 100%, this book shows how you can get rid of discomfort and pain for good. This book, by the authors of the best-selling PCOS and PCOS Diet Book, reveals how simple changes can produce startling results, ridding you of pain and discomfort for good. A healthy lifestyle and good nutrition are the key factors in relieving PMS- without this, the many supplements on the market are ineffective. The easy-to-follow 12-week programme includes weekly information on nutrition, PMS-busting exercise, emotional well-being and vitality boosters such as supplements and mood-lifters. The book also explains the PMS cycle, telling you when is the best time to start the plan, when you will most likely feel like comfort eating, giving up or snapping at everyone- making it easier to stress-proof your life. The plan promises long-term results, with a maintenance plan to ensure life stays PMS-free after the 12 weeks are over. Also includes chapters explaining why PMS occurs and why the plan works, exploring the hormonal problems that PMS might point to, such as peri-menopause and PCOS, as well as an A–Z of symptoms and how to beat them so you can fine-tune the plan to suit you. Includes quotes from real women whose lives, relationships, families and jobs have been affected.

Although one in ten women in the UK suffer from Polycistic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), many doctors do not recognize the condition. Written by a sufferer, this book offers advice on dealing with this gynaecological disorder which can effect everything from weight to infertility.