Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and over 1.5 million other books are available for Amazon Kindle . Learn more

Buy Used
Used - Good See details
Price: £2.81
Fulfilled by Amazon

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Share your own customer images
Search inside another edition of this book
Start reading Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

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

Christiane Northrup (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition £6.84   -- --
Hardcover £21.99   -- --
Paperback £16.00   -- --
Paperback, July 2002 --   -- --
Audio, CD, Audiobook, Unabridged £11.39   -- --
Books Trade-In
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more.
There is a newer edition of this item:
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing 4.7 out of 5 stars (31)
Currently unavailable

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002
A groundbreaking book on women’s physical and emotional well-being, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom has 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 Wisdom powerfully 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 Wisdom is contemporary medicine at its best, combining new technologies with natural remedies and the miraculous healing powers within the body itself.

Product details

  • Paperback: 906 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Dell Publishing Group; Completely Rev. and Updated edition (July 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553382098
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553382099
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 4.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,082,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

› Visit Amazon's Christiane Northrup Page
Christiane Northrup
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

Product Description

Amazon 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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Welcome update and revision of this very comprehensive self help manual (YOGA AND HEALTH )

I recommend this book to all women. ((Deepak Chopra) )

Dr Chris Northrup's book is an outstanding collection of information and case histories that will benefit everyone who reads it. ((Bernie Segal- author of 'Life, Medicine and Miracles') )

If you can't have Dr Northrup for your doctor, read her book. ((Larry Dossey MD- author of 'Healing Breakthroughs') ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant book 21 Feb 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A friend gave me this book for Christmas. It answers all the questions I have ever wanted to ask about my body and my health. I have also been able to relate aspects of it to my mother and my sister's lives. The book is packed with detailed information about every aspect of woman's health. But what makes it special is the wonderful soothing way in which Northrup writes. She explains just how much every feeling and emotion we hav affects our health. It was a wonderful eye-opener and made me understand so much more about why women respond to illness the way they do.

I also loved the sections on women and creativity.

A wonderful and wise book that you will want to read time and time again. Definitely a book for everyone I know.

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring... 10 stars! 13 Mar 2002
By jennalm@aol.com
Format:Paperback
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.

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Health Guide for Women! 26 Sep 2002
By keitaiprincess
Format:Paperback
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.

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?   Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been so much better
I'd heard a lot about this book, so was really looking forward to reading it. So far it's a let down (I've stopped reading); although it tries to tackle real issues there is no... Read more
Published 16 days ago by L V POWELL
5.0 out of 5 stars exhaustive and very readable information for women at any age
Easy to read immensely valuable information for all woment to have at hand. A beautiful gift to give young women.
Published 1 month ago by Zelie
4.0 out of 5 stars simply amazing!
Really great book and good introduction to many subject related to women, very complete, and gives you directions if you want to research any particular subject in more depth. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Virgischki
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be read by every woman
This book is a classic that I wish I had read a long time ago before I got past the menopause, in fact well before then. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hels books
5.0 out of 5 stars A book full of wisdom.
I bought this on recommendation. Well worth every penny and there are lots of areas Dr Northrup explores that i would never had considered before and got me to re-evaluate my own... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miss K Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and intelligent holistic approach
This book is fabulous. I am a naturopathic nutritionist and wellbeing consultant and the information contained in this tome of a book is informative and empowering. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sally Love
5.0 out of 5 stars All women should read this!
Excellent; informative and written in an understanding and supportive tone; all women should read this. I just wish I read it 20 years ago!
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. G
4.0 out of 5 stars Women's bodies a journey through the anatomy and emotions
I like this, but it does have rather a lot more testimonial evidence or stories than I would like. It is very interesting, and definitely food for thought in terms of how our... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Shiva
5.0 out of 5 stars book
This book is brilliant and will make a very interesting read and reference book.
I also received it in a quick time and appreciate the efficency of the sender.
Published 17 months ago by TnB
5.0 out of 5 stars every woman and man should read this
This book is fantastic. Holistic, spiritual, medical. a fine balance of giving knowledge, empowering and supporting. Read more
Published 19 months ago by sidney
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      No discussions yet

      Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       

      Search Customer Discussions
      Search all Amazon discussions
         

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback