Women's bodies, women's wisdom : [electronic resource] creating physical and emotional health and healing / Christiane Northrup.

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

From external control to inner guidance: Patriarchal myth and the addictive system -- Feminine intelligence and a new mode of healing -- Inner guidance -- Female energy system -- Anatomy of women's wisdom: Menstrual cycle -- Uterus -- Ovaries -- Reclaiming the erotic -- Vulva, vagina, and cervix -- Breasts -- Our fertility -- Pregnancy and birthing -- Motherhood: Bonding with your baby -- Menopause -- Choices for healing: Creating your personal plan: Steps for healing -- Getting the most out of your medical care -- Nourishing ourselves with food -- Power of movement -- Healing ourselves, healing our world.