Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing

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 show more 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. show less

I read this back when Dr. Northrup still looked middle-aged in her red power suit! I remember feeling very much smarter, well-vindicated, and quite sad I couldn't find a physician just like her. I believe she was part of the revolution in women's medicine (and medicine in general) that helped bring some of what was once considered "alternative" into the mainstream. Agreeing with prior reviewers, I'd say, even if that's not your bag, it's worth the read--discard the parts that don't work for you. I'll be picking up this new edition when I can.

This book is so OK in many ways--she has me nodding "yes, yes, yes" about working on your attitude to improve your health and everyday well-being all the way up until she starts talking about how like, you can give yourself cancer if you regret not having children or whatnot. Sort of like when [a:Louise Hay|74538|Louise L. Hay|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-F-50x66.jpg] writes in [b:You Can Heal Your Life|129603|You Can Heal Your Life|Louise L. Hay|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176433520s/129603.jpg|874208] about doing therapy with overweight people and then just busts out with, "I explain that they are fat because they don't love themselves." For a better explanation, please see Jezebel.com: Is Oprah's women's show more health advisor a misogynist?Right, so I gave myself chlamdyia because I was angry at myself for procrasting a test or breaking up with an old boyfriend or some shit. Next time I get a yeast infection I'm going to treat it by stuffing one of those "Hang in there!" posters and a restaurant gift certificate up my cunt. show less

This is a fantastic book on women's health. It's written in a gentle, yet authoritative voice by a doctor who I really respect. There are a lot of ways in which "modern medicine" doesn't really address women's health, and I found this book to be eye opening, and genuinely helpful. I would recommend it for all women, and the men who care about them, too.

"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."

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.

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.