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Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing | 
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ISBN: 1401918700
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Quite possibly every female over the age of 12 will find this huge book enlightening, pain saving, and perhaps even lifesaving. Think of it as a much more empowering and holistic Our Bodies, Ourselves. Northrup is a gynecologist who acknowledges the power of natural therapies and herbs, but also maintains that allopathic treatments, including surgery, are sometimes best. In Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom she covers the treatment of many physical concerns--among them PMS, menstrual cramps, breast cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, depression, childbirth, abortion, cystitis, and menopause--explaining how many of these physical problems have roots in emotional upsets. 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; a teenager who has cramps may be having problems accepting society's expectations of her as a woman. Some readers may be put off at first by Northrup's obviously unconventional ways of thinking. Her medical approach is decidedly feminist, blaming our "addictive" and patriarchal society for many of the health problems plaguing women. She clearly illustrates her ideas, however, by drawing upon two decades of experience from her medical practice and citing dozens of her patients' remarkable personal stories. Northrup also delineates the best way to go about tuning in to one's body and mind in order to start the healing process, a self-induced therapy of sorts. She also includes in the book a copy of the eye-opening health inventory she gives her clients. It includes unusual questions such as: "Are you bored with your life?" and: "Do you have enough friends or neighbours?" This book will be of special benefit to women who are pregnant or entering menopause. Northrup is an unequivocal believer in natural births and her dialogue on the birthing process will remove the fears of even the most petrified mother-to-be. She criticises episiotomies (she should know; she's given birth without one) and supports midwifery. She also warns against the harmfulness of cesarean births and includes illustrations of acupressure points that help turn around a breech baby. For women in perimenopause or menopause, Northrup will help turn this life phase into one of peace and personal growth instead of one of suffering. She was one of the first doctors to use natural progesterone to treat menopausal symptoms and this revised edition includes a clear primer on the latest in hormone replacement therapy and how to determine if it's right for you. Northrup also expounds upon the benefits of acupuncture and herbalism--as well as emotional self-analysis--for alleviating hot flashes and mood swings. --Erica Jorgensen, Amazon.com
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 A must for women October 4, 2008
S. Gunasekera (London)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There was so much of information that I did not know about my body but information that I should know about. The most important and perhaps the unnatural thing (thing we don't do) is the need for wisdom, to listen to our innerself. This book taught me to listen to my inner self - its own rhythm and timing, to have faith in nature. Also alot of resource material. There is so much one can gain from this book. If health is your concern then this book is a must for you, women.
 A useful reference guide if you can ignore the new age-ness August 2, 2006
Hahh (UK)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this book about 7 years ago after one of my smear tests came back as abnormal.
I have found this book useful as a reference guide in the years that I have had it, as it covers a wide range of topics that will affect you at different times in your life - menstruation, trying to conceive, pregnancy, menoause etc and also has a section on weight loss and general wellbeing.
The only downside to this book, in my opinion, is that it feels a little bit Americanised and perhaps a big new age.
The author uses case histories in reference to past experiences such as emotional abuse etc that she says may be the root cause for future health problems. However as nothing like this applies to me, I find that it is bit odd for her to say that it is likely these emotional causes are at the bottom of these health problems. I would prefer to know the likely "medical" causes rather than the emotional causes.
Overall though a very useful source of information.
A great way to get in touch with yourself November 2, 2003
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I found out about the book through a friend and bought it (thinking that I would never get through such a thick book). However, the great thing is that one can go to the index and look up topics of interest for that particular day and read about that topic. The Healing Process in the book is great...in fact, my husband has learnt quite a bit through the book as well. I definately recommend it for all women!
The Ultimate Health Guide for Women! September 26, 2002
Alison MacDougall (Scotland)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is an essential for any woman who wants to understand more about her body and overall health - especially for those who suffer from any kind of gynalogical complaint, including endometriosis and other menstrual problems, fibroids and the menopause. The author is knowledgeable not only in conventional Western medicine, but also in Eastern ideas of energy flow, chakras and self-healing. It is a well-balanced blend of East meets West for those who are interested in any kind of alternative healing when standard drug treatments either don't work or apply, but are tentative of letting go of the Western medical tradition all together.There is plenty of discussion about nutrition - straightforward advice about which vitamins and minerals are needed for optimal female health, even how to relieve cramps with the right balance in your diet. As a full-time mother and working doctor, the author is sympathetic to the demands of motherhood and offers a great deal of practical encouragement and support. With a reassuring and understanding manner, she opens the door to a self-healing ability every woman has in her, no matter the problem or trauma she has experienced. A must for any woman who wants to live to her full potential.
Inspiring... 10 stars! March 13, 2002
jennalm@aol.com (Warwick Uni)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have to confess, I have only so far read the sections which apply to my current situation. However, it has supplied me with more information on that particular subject matter than my G.P has in 5 visits! She offers a range of treatments, recognising the alternative as well as the medical, and supports them with her patients' responses.
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