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

Northrup, Christiane. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0553110330
ISBN: 9780553110333
ISBN: 0553379534 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780553379532 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xxviii, 906 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition: Completely rev. and updated.
Publisher: New York : Bantam Books, 1998.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 690-736) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

pt. 1. From external control to inner guidance: The patriarchal myth and the addictive system -- Feminine intelligence and a new mode of healing -- Inner guidance -- The female energy system -- pt. 2. The anatomy of women's wisdom: The menstrual cycle -- The uterus -- The ovaries -- Reclaiming the erotic -- Vullva, vagina, cervix and lower urinary tract -- Breasts -- Our fertility -- Pregnancy and birthing -- Motherhood, bonding with your baby -- Menopause -- pt. 3. Choices for healing, creating your personal plan: Steps for healing -- Getting the most out of your medical care -- Nourishing ourselves with food -- The power of movement -- Healing ourselves, healing our world -- Appendix: Choices in hormone replacement.