Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical And Emotional Health

by Christiane Northrup

Paperback, 1995

Status

Available

Call number

618.1

Genres

Collection

Gifts

Publication

Bantam (1995), Edition: Bantam Tr Ppbk Ed July 1995, 784 pages

Description

Dr Christiane Northrup's vision of mind-body wellness has received an extraordinary response from women all over the world. A massive international bestseller, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom powerfully demonstrates that when women change the basic conditions of their lives that lead to health problems, they heal faster, more completely, and with far fewer medical interventions. This groundbreaking book offers the most up-to-date information available on every aspect of women's health. Dr Northrup explains the workings of the female body in an accessible and intimate way and guides you through a comprehensive list of women's conditions and concerns, from fibroids and menstruation to pregnancy, hysterectomy and the menopause. She also shows you how to heal yourself by listening to your body's own wisdom or intuition. Filled with dramatic case histories, it is contemporary medicine at its best, combining new technologies with natural remedies and the body's own miraculous healing powers.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member turbojenn

Another revelation on getting to know the wonder of the female body, understand its functions, design, and instincts. Seminal reference material for any woman.

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LibraryThing member mellowtrouble

an enormous book that's comforting to turn to when you're feeling low or confused about your body. we're not encouraged in this society to talk about our bodies with each other, so this book, and others, really help. full of info written in a non-academic and instead rather friendly manner, it's a

book you'll consult over and over again.

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LibraryThing member PamelaWells

"Every woman should read this book and every man should buy the women in his life this book. Empowering women worldwide with knowledge about their own bodies in the most practical of terms, this book covers a broad range of women's health issues with the balanced yet practical wisdom of mind-body

wellness."

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LibraryThing member tjsjohanna

There is much to consider and adopt in this book and also some parts that I felt were unrealistic. Also - I think this book could have been considerably shorter - there was a lot of repetition. Dr. Northrup preaches a mix of traditional medicine and alternative medicine along with a huge dose of

positive thinking. She is convinced that bodily symptoms (particularly regarding female medical issues) are manifestations of emotional health. I agree with that somewhat - but my view of myself as a woman is much different than her view - maybe I was just really fortunate, but I had strong female examples in my life, I wasn't subject to abuse of any kind, and I don't really buy into many of the "cultural" norms for women. There are some concrete suggestions for supplements, alternative treatments, and resources - but they tend to be buried in all philosophy. Still, a great resource for anyone who is looking to take a more active role in their own health.

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LibraryThing member mktoronto

This book has been my go-to for anything to do with health. Dr. Northrup looks at both the physical and mental/emotional side of sickness. An indispensable resource.

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