Calgary Public Library

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

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [812]-878) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Women's bodies, women's wisdom

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701238938

Christiane Northrup

creating physical and emotional health and healing

In this revised edition is the most up-to-date information available on the entire range of women's health concerns, including: 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; 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.--From publisher's description

1: From external control to inner guidance -- 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 -- 2: The anatomy of women's wisdom -- 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 -- 3: Women's wisdom program for vibrant health and healing -- Steps for creating vibrant health -- Getting the most out of your medical care -- Nourishing ourselves with food -- The power of movement -- Healing ourselves, healing out world