References

SELF-HELP FOR PMS, by Dr. Michelle Harrison. A good overall book on PMS.

PMS SELF-HELP BOOK, A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO FEELING GOOD ALL MONTH, by Dr. Susan Lark (Celestial Arts 1984). Dr. Lark's book describes how to create your own program for PMS using diet, vitamins and minerals, exercise, stress management, massage, acupressure and yoga.

CURING PMS, THE DRUG-FREE WAY, by Moira Carpenter. This book is a gem and the best one summarizing natural treatments for PMS, including diet, vitamins, herbs and homeopathy.

THE PREMENSTRUAL SOLUTION: TAMING THE SHREW IN YOU, by JoAnn Cutler Friedrich. This book explains the rationale for using tryptophan for PMS and how best to use it.

CONTROLLING PMS, by Dr. Robert Wilson (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 1988). Highly recommended, a very important book for women with PMS.

PMS, A PERSONAL WORKBOOK, by Dr. Suzanne Trupin. This book, written by a woman gynecologist, is a very practical tool which helps women gather information, and achieve understanding and control of symptoms using natural methods. Available from Women's Health Practice, 301 East Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL, 61820. 217-356-3736.

PMS, A POSITIVE PROGRAM TO GAIN CONTROL, by S. Degraff Bender and K. Kelleher. This book emphasizes coping with emotions and family life when you have PMS. There is also a whole chapter for men.

BEAT PMS THROUGH DIET, by Maryon Stewart (Ebury Press, 1990). This book outlines the four different types of PMS and how to create a unique diet for your particular symptoms. The author also founded the Women's Nutritional Advisory Service.

THE PMS SOLUTION, PMS: THE NUTRITIONAL APPROACH, by Dr. Nazzaro, Dr. D. Lombard and Dr. D. Horrobin. This book emphasizes the use of evening of primrose oil for PMS.

PMS, by Gilda Berger. Well written book aimed at teenage women who have PMS.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PMS, by Dr. Carolyn Dean and others, CANADIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, Vol-32, Apr/86.

CYCLES, An American PMS SUPPORT NEWSLETTER, PO Box 524, Sharon, MA 02067 (a one year subscription is $18.50) an excellent newsletter published six times a year.

OWNER'S MANUAL, by Dr. Diane McGibbon. Dr. McGibbon has designed a convenient and simple tool the size of a cheque book to help women keep an accurate record of their monthly cycle. It evolved out of 16 years of clinical research. Each "Owner's Manual" will last for one year. Write or Fax your order to:

• DR. DIANE L. MCGIBBON, 3 Gardenvale Rd, Toronto, ON, M8Z 4B8. 416-239-4644 Fax: 416-239-7428.

Recently, Dr. McGibbon has also published a book MENSTRUAL REALITIES AND MENSTRUAL MYTHS. This book is both a handbook and diary for management of menstrual mood disorders.

TRUSTING OURSELVES: the Complete Guide to Emotional Well Being for Women, by Dr. Karen Nicols (Atlantic Monthly Press, 1991).