Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

A groundbreaking book on women’s physical and emotional well-being,Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdomhas become a classic, with more than 1.25 million copies in print. Here in this revised edition is the most up-to-date information available on women’s health issues. Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom Christiane Northrup’s vision of mind-body wellness has received an extraordinary response from women all over the world.Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdompowerfully 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. Dr. Northrup brings us vital information about the best techniques of Western medicine and the best alternative therapies, showing how to incorporate both into a complementary whole. She guides readers through the entire range of women’s health problems and offers innovative, positive perspectives on normal processes, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. This edition includes: • A nutrition chapter emphasizing individual dietary needs and body chemistry • Information on improving fertility after age 35--and how to cut the risk of C-section by 50 percent • A comprehensive program for menopause, including how to decide whether natural hormone replacement is right for you • Holistic ways to prepare and heal faster if surgery is necessary • Plus dozens of natural treatments and a wealth of hard-to-find health care resources Filled with dramatic case histories from her medical practice in Maine,Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdomis contemporary medicine at its best, combining new technologies with natural remedies and the miraculous healing powers within the body itself.

Christiane Northrup, M.D., board-certified ob/gyn, former assistant clinical professor of ob/gyn at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, New York Times best-selling author, is a visionary pioneer in women's health. After decades on the front lines of her profession as a practicing physician in obstetrics and gynecology, she is now dedicating her life to helping women truly flourish by learning how to enhance all that can go right with their bodies. Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine that acknowledges the unity of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Internationally known for her empowering approach to women's health and wellness, she teaches women (and many men) how to thrive at every stage of life and encourages them to create health on all levels by tuning in to their inner wisdom. As a business owner, physician, former surgeon, mother, writer, and speaker, Dr. Northrup acknowledges our individual and collective capacity for growth, freedom, joy, and balance. She is also thrilled with her company, Amata, whose name is derived from the Thai words for ageless and eternal. This company is devoted to creating and distributing products that contribute to vibrant health and well-being throughout the life cycle (www.amatalife.com). When she's not traveling, Dr. Northrup loves devoting her leisure time to dancing Argentine tango, staying fit through Pilates and resistance stretching, going to the movies, getting together with friends and family, potluck dinners, boating, process painting, and reading. Dr. Northrup stays in touch with her worldwide community through her Internet radio show, Flourish!, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, her e-letter, and her website, www.drnorthrup.com.

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ISBN 13	9780553382099
ISBN 10	0553382098
Title	Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
Author	Christiane Northrup
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bantam
Year published	1998-01-01
Number of pages	944
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