Women's Health

Books (with commentary from Dr Warner; books are linked directly to Amazon.com)

Northrup, Christiane. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom.

Dr. Northrup is a pioneer in holistic medicine.  She brings basic information back to women who can then use it to help plan their own healthcare.  This is a basic text you should have around or give to your daughter when she comes of age.

Weil, Andrew. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health.

Dr. Weil is another outspoken, forward-thinking holistic physician.  This book takes you through all aspects of your life, asking you to make small changes over 8 weeks.  When you're done, your life (and health) will be different!

Gladstar, Rosemary. Herbal Healing For Women.

Rosemary is a well known herbalist, primarily focusing her work on women's issues.  This book contains lots of herbal information as well as "recipes" for homemade remedies that really work.

Online

www.prevention.com. Website for Prevention magazine, and though it's commercial, there's good information here regarding diet, exercise and some supplements.

www.drweil.com. Dr. Andrew Weil's site.  Topical information regarding holistic medicine, along with information about specific supplements and diseases. 

healthy.net/womenshealth. Links, information and a calendar of events.

www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu/. The site for the Rosenthal Center, from Columbia University, a resource center for alternative medicine.