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Northrup explores the mind/body connection from a personal, entirely female perspective. She presents the facts about the female body, its strengths and illnesses, in a clear, intelligent and caring way. She teaches us to look deep inside ourselves and heal the emotional scars that contribute to physical problems. Finally, Northrup shows ways to change the attitudes that created those scars. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.


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This guide goes far beyond standard self-help books, assessing women's health within the context of their work, families and society. The author, a holistic physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, seeks to illuminate the basic conditions of women's lives that lead to their health problems. A founder of Women to Women, a clinic that practices within the context of conventional medicine, Northrup, in 17 years of caring for women, was led to take a holistic view of women's health. She cites dramatic and affecting cases of women healing from long-term illnesses, through alternative medical methods such as herbal medicine, dietary changes and relaxation techniques. The book begins with an exploration of how society influences the way in which women think about and care for their bodies. Part two provides a comprehensive description of women's anatomy and includes a list of conditions and concerns from fibroids to hysterectomy. The book's third portion discusses what type of guidance to look for in a health care provider: it is essential, Northrup says, to develop a working partnership with a health care team. Her work is based on the belief that the cultural context of a woman's life affects her mental and physical health. And so, women must learn that their wounding, if any--physical, psychological and spiritual--is part of a larger cultural wound. Northrup's book is as accessible as it is empowering.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Double Edged Sword, Mar 15 2004
By Robin Rheaume (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Paperback)
This is the first major book to look at women's health systematically from a holistic perspective. My sister, an ND, gave this to me many years ago. I have referred to it many times since I first read it and my friends always want to borrow it. It's a great reference.

If you are looking purely for an objective scientific book on women's health then don't bother with this. There is a lot of scientific info but there's a lot of "non-science" as well. Read the lowest reviews first which fairly summarise the weaknesses of this text. I agree that this book comes across as flaky in places however it is a breakthrough work in terms of systematically exploring the integration of mind and body and the effect of this balance on health.

While I applaud the effort to make people realise how their mental state can impact their health, the other side of that sword is that women feel they are to blame for having the "wrong state of mind" which leads to poor health.

For instance in one story a woman became infertile because, in the author's opinion, she didn't feel her husband was the right person to have children with. If you're pragmatic you can hear this story, consider if it applies to you and discard it if it doesn't fit. But some women could develop a guilt complex over something that is upsetting on its own without the added blame.

Ultimately, the problem with this kind of thinking is that it leads to a vicious worry cycle: you worry that you might not have the right state of mind for good health... and then you worry that your worrying risks your health further! But to ignore this altogether also poses risk. Stress does cause disease and an integrated approach to health cannot exist without considering a person's state of mind.

Because this book provides significant medical information, the reader could be lead into taking all the author's opinions as fact. Take the opinions as just that and you will find the book enjoyable. It is informative and thought provoking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, soothing approach to women's health, Oct 15 2002
By Angie Sherwood (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Paperback)
Reading this book is so reassuring because it gives you information you can use to make positive changes in your life. I'm such a firm believer in nutrition affecting wellness and this book offers more guidance than I'm getting anywhere else.

It's a complete, holistic guide to women's health that every woman should read. I bought one for my mother and one for my sister. Both are benefiting greatly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for every woman, Jun 25 2004
This review is from: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing (Paperback)
I got this book as a gift 2 years ago and it has been an amazing discovery of so many things about me!
This book speaks to me as I am sure it will for every woman.
A must have!
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1.0 out of 5 stars I am offended at anti-Catholic bigotry in this book.
Aside from the "it's-all-your-fault-if-you're-sick" new age philosophy which many other reviewers mentioned, I have to say that I was deeply offended by remarks this woman made... Read more
Published 21 months ago by RenLady

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This book will teach you to think of your health and your whole self in a new way. Revolutionary.
Published on April 5 2004 by lulu

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute winner
One of the most empowering most insightful books I've ever read. It belongs in every woman's bedside drawer.
Published on Feb 19 2004 by Caroline Ghatt

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and Inspiring Book
A friend recommended this book to me. She had told me what the chapters consisted of, etc. So, I was very excited to read it. And it lived up to all of my expectations. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by kattybeth

1.0 out of 5 stars Unscientific and insulting to female intelligence
If you are an intelligent, discerning woman, this is not the book for you. If you believe that psychic pain and repressed memories are factors that contribute to current medical... Read more
Published on Sep 22 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars worth every penny
This book was worth every penny of its cost, for me. I was suffering from severe, debilitating irritable bowel syndrome. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good resource but very opinionated
I got this book because it was recommended to me by a therapist. There is a lot of information here, frankly too much at times yet too little for other questions. Read more
Published on May 29 2003 by TammyJo Eckhart

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing information
This book has taught me so much! Dr. Northrup has a wonderful way of thoroughly presenting information regarding women's health issues. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2003 by Sable

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Sensitive, and Well-Written
This book is a wealth of information on the subject every woman (and, if applicable, her partner) should care a lot about - it not only focuses on a woman's responsibility to her... Read more
Published on Feb 18 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars This is insulting and outrageous.
"For example, a woman who is unhappy with her marriage may be infertile because deep down, she knows that her husband is not the right man to have children with"

That... Read more

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