Women's bodies, women's wisdom : creating physical and emotional health and healing

Summary: In a supportive and informative manner, and using a holistic medical approach, Dr. Northrup encourages readers to create a personal medical plan, and includes much practical advice on choosing and relating to doctors. The middle of the book contains an in-depth guide to women's bodies and their health concerns.

Record details

ISBN: 9780553807936 (hc)
Physical Description: print
xxi, 931 p. : ill ; 25 cm.
Edition: Rev. and updated.
Publisher: New York : Bantam Books, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The patriarchal myth: the origin of the mind/body/emotion split -- Feminine intelligence and a new mode of healing -- Inner guidance -- The female energy system -- The menstrual cycle -- The uterus -- The ovaries -- Reclaiming the erotic -- Vulva, vagina, cervix, and lower urinary tract -- Breasts -- Our fertility -- Pregnancy and birthing -- Motherhood: bonding with your baby -- Menopause -- Steps for flourishing -- Getting the most out of your medical care -- Eat to flourish -- The power of movement -- Healing ourselves, healing our world.