The Princess and the PMS:The PMS Owner's Manual / The Prince and the PMS: The PMS Survival Manual (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Goodman (Author), Herb Tanzer (Author), Brian Young (Author), Tracy Stevens (Author), Lori Shaw-Cohen (Author), Neal Barnard (Author), Hyla Cass (Author), John Sunyecz (Author)

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Product Description
Combining Sex and the City sensibilities with sound medical advice from renowned physicians, this book offers women and men a lighthearted romp through the premenstrual minefield.

For women, the book is full of take-charge, illustrated strategies covering diet, exercise, hormones, healing approaches, and relationship guidance. The book's approach to managing and ultimately breaking free from PMS is for real women who have jobs, kids, late-night food benders, bathtubs with rings and a genuine desire to put PMS behind them.

The men's side provides some much-needed advice about how to live with and love premenstrual women. Secondhand PMS can put a stranglehold on relationships with mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends and coworkers. The Prince and the PMS gives men the tools they need to walk an estrogen-slick tightrope once a month, without losing their minds, tempers or sense of humor.

This two-in-one book is a must-read for any woman (or man) between 18 and 50. An ideal bachelor party present and a perfect gift for any woman who's found herself at the mercy of the hormonal hurricane. It s practical, motivational, laugh-out-loud funny and chock full of practical advice.

About the Author
Elizabeth Goodman is an author, singer, songwriter and CEO. Born in Philadelphia, she has degrees in psychology and English.
In 1995, Ms. Goodman became the co-founder and CEO of KDC & Associates. Since then, she has trained thousands of people worldwide, empowering individuals in the areas of leadership, teamwork, communication and entrepreneurial endeavors. Her work in gender partnership speaks to the heart of her passion.

Since the 1980s, Herb Tanzer has been a sought-after personal and professional life coach, designing and delivering workshops and seminars that empower individuals in communication, teamwork, partnership and entrepreneurial endeavors. Mr. Tanzer, along with co-author and wife Elizabeth Goodman, provides men with vital insight about the impact PMS can have on relationships and suggests how to utilize male gender traits to communicate compassion.
Mr. Tanzer has hosted his own television show on CNN and subsequently worked with the NBC and ABC networks.

Neal Barnard, M.D. is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He is the author of several books, including Food for Life, Turn Off the Fat Genes, and Foods That Fight Pain.

Hyla Cass, MD is a nationally recognized expert in the field of integrative medicine and psychiatry. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Cass is the author of several popular books including Natural Highs: Supplements, Nutrition and Mind-Body Techniques and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Woman's Take-Charge Program to Correct Imbalances, Reclaim Energy, and Restore Well-Being.

Brian Young, Tracy Stevens, and Lori Shaw-Cohen bring their experience as bestselling authors and editors to the book, lending their unique perspectives and humor to The Princess and the PMS and The Prince and the PMS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: MBA COMMERCIAL/Quantum Leaves Publishing; 1st edition (October 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976152614
• ISBN-13: 978-0976152613
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #298,590 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PMS Help for both Women and Men, September 12, 2007

By	Malissa May - See all my reviews

The authors did a great job putting PMS in real life scenarios. It was easy to understand, informative and enjoyable to read. What is great about this book is one side is written for women and the flip side is written for men, but I read both sides and so did my husband. We can now relate to one another on what I go through with PMS and what HE goes through when it is that time of the month. It has definitely opened up the lines of communication between us during that time of the month.

Another bonus to the book is it has charts to record women's cycles and advice on what to eat and not to eat, supplements and exercises to help relieve some symptoms of PMS, and not let PMS take over your life. The authors did an awesome job in keeping the men's attention about PMS with some humors anecdotes and real solutions to help the relationship. Overall, both my husband and I are so happy we found this book. I have even told other couples about what this book has to offer and they are eager to read it to help improve their lines of communications during the PMS time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your PMS needs this book...and so do you!, August 22, 2007

By	D. Bourgeois (SC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is incredible. It breaks PMS down into simple steps of understanding and recognizing the symptoms. Then, it goes further to help women manage their PMS. It provides a humorous approach that does not talk over your head or make fun of the PMS. Just a real approach to what you can do to stop suffering and take control. It really is an owners manual!

As a bonus, the Princess and the PMS comes with a guide for men that will make every woman breath a sigh of relief. Finally, men can understand and act upon suggestions to make PMS an easier time of the month. The Prince and the PMS: A Survivals Manual is an added gift to every woman.

The suffering ended the moment I started reading this book. I was shaking my head in agreement (because I could see myself in those pages) and making a plan to change the effects of PMS on my life. I have already suggested it to several of my friends (and their husbands). One friend even gave it to her daughter for her 16th birthday!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Advice for weathering PMS for both men and women, November 23, 2007

By	Jessica Lux (Rosamond, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The Princess and the PMS (and its two-for-one companion, The Prince and the PMS) is a self-help survival manual for all things menstruation related. Written by a husband-and-wife pair of life coaches (Elizabeth Goodman and Herb Tanzer), as well as several other co-authors, this book provides humorous yet practical advice for weathering the physical and emotional pitfalls of premenstrual syndrome. The "girls only" side takes on a conversational, just-between-us-gals tone, while the "guys only" version of the guide is less wordy and more to-the-point. Both use humorous topic headings and cartoons to drive home the scientific points. Neither guide is earth-shattering (you could find this info with some basic Internet research skills), but both are entertaining and scientifically sound.