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Menopause doesn't have to be a dreaded curse of aging during which we can look forward only to hot flashes and whacked-out hormonal mood swings. According to Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Read more

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Inspiring
I love Christiane Northrup's holistic view of our bodies, minds and spirits.As someone who has felt alone and crazy at 47, I am grateful to feel validated and reassured. Not all things in the book apply to me at this time, but were very interesting and I am glad to learn new information about what is coming. This book is great for anyone who is ready to believe in the power they have to manage thier own health.

Warning
Do not buy this book unless you have a very high tolerance for new age gibberish.There is factual information here, but it is buried in gushy self-absorption.I bought it for psychotherapy patients who are going through menopause, but I'd be embarrassed to lend it out.

Not far enough
The Wisdom of Menopause provides an accurate description of what happens to a woman's body during and after ovarian failure (menopause). This book describes in detail the negative effects of menopause (ovarian failure) while still describing it as a natural and normal process to embrace. I don't believe we should be so willing to allow our ovaries to fail, instead we should look for ways to help them work better and for longer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Menopause    5. Psychological aspects    6. Religious aspects    7. Women's Health - General    8. Women's Health - Menopause    9. Health & Fitness / Women's Health   

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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 Read more

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Offensive, 'blame the victim' tripe
So ... I now learn that the infertility problems I had for many years, which I always thought were due to polycystic ovaries and failure to ovulate were ACTUALLY due to the fact that I hate my husband, didn't want to have children with him or was simply ambivilent about motherhood.
Original Cover
I absolutly love this book.The one thing I have to say against it though is the new cover.I think they should replush another version of it with the original cover.I would make it less clincal feeling

Bias Was Off-Putting
Dr. Northrup provides women with practical information about their bodies, stages of life and medical procedures.However, I was appalled by her bias against Western cultural heritage and Christianity.Her views on those topics were extremely unbalanced, with no acknowledgement of their positive contributions to culture and women.As a Catholic whose best teachers were strong-minded, compassionate religious sisters, I felt offended by her slur against nuns.I am aware that not everyone feels the same way about their religious upbringing, but I would expect an academic to strive for some balance in their research. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diseases    3. Generative organs, Female    4. Gynecology    5. Gynecology & Obstetrics    6. Holistic medicine    7. Medical    8. Nursing - Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health    9. Popular works    10. Women's Health - General    11. Gynaecology & obstetrics    12. Health & Fitness / Women's Health    13. Midwifery    14. Nursing   

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It's a rare book that delivers so completely on such a broad promise. Read more

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MOTHER-DAUGTER WISDOM RESONATES...
...with wisdom and truth. You read her words and know somewhere deep inside that it's true--the connection with our mothers--and the connection with our daughters. This is a wonderful book to give and to receive. Your girlfriends, daughters and sisters will thank you. Sound medical advice and much, much more. MOTHERING-DAUGHTER WISDOM is not only the best in its field, there's little to compare!
Dr. Northrup walks her talk!
I always look to see if an author stands in their truth.If they walk their talk.Dr. Christiane Northrup does.I have read all of her books, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and now Mother-Daughter Wisdom.They all embody her path to well-being and her knowledge on the subject of women's health. In her book Mother-Daughter Wisdom, she shares her own life experiences from raising two daughters and her expertise as a medical doctor and relates them to health and wellness.I find this book to be a great tool and guide to help mothers raise empowered daughters and a model for a healthy mother-daughter relationship.I have three grown daugthers and would have loved to have had this book when they were growing up.I found out through much trial and error how to raise empowered daughters.Dr. Northrup is a pioneer in our time venturing into these unchartered waters of how mothers and daughters can have a balanced and loving relationship.She addresses the many challenges in our society today facing girls and gives suggestions on how to deal with them in a positive way.She talks about mothers caring and nurturing themselves in order to care for their daughter.This book is also areference book as Dr. Northrup covers from birth to adulthood for the many stages in a mother and daughter's life.Mothers, men, and women without children, would benefit by reading this book to connect with their own legacy with their mother or if raising a daughter.
Mother-Daughter
Looks deep into the souls of mothers and daughters and imparts wisdom for both. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Health and hygiene    2. Mental health    3. Mother-daughter relationship    4. Mothers and daughters    5. Parenting - Motherhood    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Women    9. Women's Studies - General    10. Social Science / Women's Studies    11. Reading Group Guide   

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Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz reveals the intricate science behind women's intuition in Read more

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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT!
Exhilerating and fast-paced with life changing information contained in each paragraph on every page. Mona Lisa Schultz has a keen, marvelous, and wicked sense of humor that radiates healing energy from cover to cover. I look forward to reading it again and remembering even MORE after implementing her plan for menopausal memory loss and improving attention span. I highly recommend this transformational book.

To long LIFE!
Such a unique approach to life. Loved it. Yes, using our inner voice/intuition brings us closer to long-term physical and emotional health.
Powerful Piece for Women and the Men Who Love Them
Even though it is clinical in spots, after years of reading books on similar subjects, this book is definitive in its value to women, especially to those of us who want clear and direct information. I recommend this book to all women, regardless of age, as well as the men who love them.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. General    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Intuition    6. Mental health    7. Psychology    8. Psychology Of Women    9. Women    10. Women's Health - General    11. Popular psychology    12. Self-Help / General   

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Life touches Life
I work in an OBGYN clinic where we have patients that go thru this same thing.The book was added to our "library" of resources because I thought it might help someone who had lost a baby and can see there are others going thru this, too.The author wrote from the heart and gave all the details which will be very helpful to someone else who has suffered a loss like this.

Eloquent
As a bereaved grandmother of a stillborn girl, I found this account to be absolute magic. The author's use of language is lyrical.I could not wait to contact Lorraine Ash and tell her how moved I was after reading her book. This is the kind of book I would give as a gift to a bereaved parent.

Very beautiful and helpful book
We lost our son on Thanksgiving morning (2005), 5 months before his due date. In the days that have followed, comfort has arrived in many forms... flowers, cards, phone calls, food, and books - this one was the best, and its giver's kindness will never be forgotten. If you are grieving the loss of your child (especially through a late miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death), or know someone who is, this is a great book to share. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ash, Lorraine    2. Biography    3. Childbirth    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. General    8. Loss (Psychology)    9. Mothers    10. Parenting - Child Rearing    11. Parenting - Motherhood    12. Psychological aspects    13. Stillbirth   

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Content same as Body Talk but in CD format
The content is great but is the same as the set called Body Talk which was released in cassette format. Either buy this or Body Talk because they are fantastic just not both.

Reissued under new name
As a longitme fan of both Northrup and Schultz I was glad to see a new series appear. I was very disappointed to find out that it was actually a previously issued series reissued under a new name (formerly "Igniting Intuition"). That seems deceptive to me. All that said - I did enjoy the original series a lot, and still relisten to it occasionally. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Growth    2. Motivation    3. Motivational & Inspirational    4. Self-Help    5. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    6. Self-Help / Motivational   

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Contains Some Great Wisdom
"The Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom cards will help you read your current energy field and show how your thoughts and beliefs are affecting your ability to create, express yourself effectively, heal, use your mind and hear simultaneously, and achieve successful relationships with others." - The author
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Subjects:  1. Cards - Playing / Tarot    2. General    3. Healing    4. Self-Help    5. Women's Health - General    6. Mind, Body, Spirit    7. Women's health   

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Wonderful Information
Very valuable information for everyone and easy to listen to.These women have so much real information to share that is difficult to find elsewhere, but it is like listening to your smarter girlfriends having a conversation.I liked the combination of styles and the fact that the doctors shared some of their lives, including their own ups and downs.I can relate to them as opposed to the "experts" that are pushing a certain type diet or program (why do those experts always write another book a few years later with a new, different program?) WOW!
Intuitively, I always knew that all of me was connected and this certainly confirms that.Thank you!

Interesting, but.......
There was so much in this tape series that is interesting that I hesitate to critise the work but here goes.... Dr. Schulz and Dr. Northrup are totally fun, because they are good friends and know each other very well. This is a plus and a minus, they have good information to impart, but sometimes the "conversational tone" of the tape series takes away from the content. Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - History    2. Alternative Therapies    3. Audio Adult: Other    4. General    5. Healing    6. Self-Help    7. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    8. Family & Health   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Health & Fitness    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Menopause    5. Psychological aspects    6. Psychology    7. Religious aspects    8. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    9. Women's Health - General   

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I've been a fan for a while
but these tapes may be the best place to start with Chris Northrup. I found them a bit more spiritual than the 2 books of hers I've read, maybe it's just having the sound of her voice, but still full of the same balanced health information. I love her honesty and feminism.

product damaged
The content of "Creating Health" is outstanding (and for that receives 5 STARS).It should be on everyperson's shelf... not just women's shelves!However, I received a damaged tape... the sound quality is garbled and hard to hear.It came in a sealed package, so I assume it is a manufactured defect.How do I exchange it?

Do yourself a favor and purchase these tapes
I dear friend gave me these tapes for my 50th birthday.I was delighted, but had no idea how wonderful a gift it was until I started listening to them.Chris Northrup imparts priceless truths and common sense wisdom in a clear and encouraging way.The tapes are well produced and Northrup's voice is pleasant to listen to as she shares what she has learned about women, health, medicine, our grossly undervalued inner voice, and so much more.As I listened to her words, I regularly found myself saying, Finally someone understands!I realize these tapes are pricey (but then again there are eight of them), but believe me, they are well worth every cent.I particularly encourage women to care for themselves by "gifting" a set of these tapes to themselves.You will be very glad you did . . . and if you follow Northrup's common sense and seasoned wisdom, you will find yourself moving into the healthy, grounded woman youwant and deserve to be. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. General    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Women's Health - General   

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disorganized and rambling
This CD set presents interesting material, however while Christiane Northrup seems to have a plan, Mona Lisa Schultz just likes to tell anecdotes and babble on.Most of the time, her stories are just so out of left field, they distract from the subject at hand rather than contributing to it.(My husband even called her a wacko because of some of the odd conclusions she jumps to.)Several times in the course of their dialogue, Christiane Northrup makes reference to Caroline Myss (whose work I am also familiar with), and I feel that anyone new to the subject of intuition and how biological health is so intimately related to emotional and spiritual health would be better served to start their course of independent study with one of Caroline Myss' works rather than this one.This CD set sort of assumes prior experience with Myss' teachings, anyway.It's a shame because Christiane Northrup has some very interesting things to say, but you easily get distracted from what she is saying by one of Mona Lisa Schultz's stories, and that happens time and time again throughout the course of all six CDs.What a shame!

unclear steps
This is basically two women talking, sometimes interrupting each other.They are so into telling their own personal stories and the stories of their patients that it is very difficult to pick out the steps they are recommending for self-improvement. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Healing - General    2. Metaphysical Phenomena - General    3. New Age (Self Help)    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Self-Help    6. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    7. Self-Help / Happiness   

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Inspiring book
This book gives a new vision of the female world, uncovering and fighting those clich�s that have been persecuting us throughout our lives. Women's Bodies, Women's Choices
I recently had an oophorectomy and my gynecologist and acupuncturist recommended I read this book before surgery. I had problems with ovarian cysts before, so I knew what to expect with this surgery. When I receivedthis book and opened it automatically to page 217 - Ovarian Cysts, my heartstopped. Dr. Northrup was writing about me, my left ovary, stress, andcreative block. I read the page 3 times to make sure I didn't write itmyself. I recently purchased this book for a close friend who is havingfertility problems. She cried because Dr. Northrup described her situationperfectly. As a senior editor of federal medical information, I HIGHLYrecommend this book for yourself, relative, or friend. You see yourself onseveral pages, with each page presenting thoughtful, intelligent, andpractical advice and guidelines on, not only western medicine, butholistic/alternative medicine. As a 12-year patient of Traditional ChineseMedicine, I recognized Dr. Northrup's acceptance and pursuit of the addedvalue of other-than-western-medicine alternatives for health and balance ina hectic life. Dr. Northrup speaks with you, not at you. She offersqualified, sensible care treatments that we can and should practiceeveryday, most without added effort. If you do anything for yourself,purchase this book. You will cherish it because you deserve the informationshe shares.

Should be part of every woman's research on full living
I saw this program, most of it, on PBS on a local station.It was fascinating, and the fact that Christiane Northrup is an MD adds to the "both sides" context -- woman and doctor.She really informs usthat men and women have much to offer to their own physical health, beforeor without doctors, depending on the various needs. (Obviously, she doesnot advise we remove our own appendix or let a sick appendix get onlywatchful waiting!)I hope the video will be available in future. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Exercise/Health    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. Gynecology & Obstetrics    4. Health & Fitness    5. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    6. Women's Health - General    7. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness    8. Women's health   

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Excellent tapes!
I listened to these tapes while on a solo road trip and found them to befull of wisdom and comfort.Many facets of empowerment are covered. Thespeakers seem to address a variety of issues that are appropriate for anyage.I especially enjoyed Louis Hay and Susan Jeffers. There comments areso true of many women today. Highly recommended for getting your headstraight! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. Motivational & Inspirational    4. Unabridged Audio - Self Help   

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Who couldn't learn from these two women
This was a great book/dvd. I listened to it while I worked out. I have to tell you all this is a learning experience that Ithink has help me. I 'm working throught these emotional centers daily. I think that I have reviewed this dvd 3-4 times each. Please for your own good and the emotinal and physical health of you and your family, This is a must.

Recommended by a dear friend
This 6-tape audio series is not a meditation, but gives thoughtful insight between emotional intuition and the physical body. There is discussion of the connection of health and disease. It is a great program for windshieldtime. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. General    4. Motivational & Inspirational    5. Self-Help    6. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    7. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness    8. Popular psychology   

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Definitely worth your time & attention.
After discovering Dr. Christiane Northrup on my local PBS station, I was amazed at the content that was presented.This audio program is a useful tool to every person on this planet.I say this in spite of her emphasison female-related topics.Men will find a deeper understanding of everywoman in their lives, as well as a huge amount of content that applies tous as well.The key I think that ties the genders together in this work isthe simple fact that both men and women, in varying levels, have the samehormones within us (you'll find that's strongly related to what we shouldbe eating individually). Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Exercise/Health    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. Diets - Better Health    4. Diets - General    5. General    6. Health & Fitness    7. Healthy Living    8. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction   

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Vamos Mujeres Todavia!!!!!
Un libro muy importante para las mujeres y para todo el mundo! Informacion para que las mujeres se puedan entender entre ellas y asi conectarse con los dem?s. Vamos mujeres todavia!!!! La paz del mundo esta en nuestras manos ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Diseases    3. Generative organs, Female    4. Gynecology    5. Gynecology & Obstetrics    6. Health & Fitness    7. Holistic medicine    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Popular works    10. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    11. Women's Health - General   

Subjects:  1. Motivational & Inspirational    2. Unabridged Audio - Self Help   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Inspirational    3. Motivational & Inspirational    4. Parent And Child    5. Parenting - Motherhood    6. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    7. Women's Health - General