Christiane Northrup, M.D. Books

Many women feel they must change certain aspects of their lives before asking for what they want, often placing conditions on themselves such as needing to lose weight before finding love or happiness. Jessica Ortner, co-producer of the documentary The Tapping Solution, presents a transformative approach. Instead of waiting for change, she encourages women to embrace their desires while working towards their goals. In a culture fixated on weight loss, the focus often shifts to the latest fads, neglecting the underlying science that links stress to weight gain. Stress increases cortisol levels, contributing to abdominal obesity and unhealthy habits, such as emotional eating. Ortner utilizes tapping to address the stress that leads to weight gain, drawing from her own experiences and the success stories of women she has helped. Her program is rooted in research on tapping and the hormonal connections between stress and weight. She guides readers through overcoming food dependency, addressing emotional overeating, and finding joy in exercise. With a blend of hope, humor, and science, Ortner paves a way for readers to achieve a fulfilling, confident, and joyful life.

Dr. Christiane Northrup’s #1 New York Times bestseller has inspired over a million women with a transformative vision of midlife. It presents the “change” not merely as a series of physical symptoms to be managed, but as a mind-body revolution offering significant growth opportunities akin to adolescence. The choices women make now—regarding relationships and diet—can lead to vibrant health and well-being for the rest of their lives. This revised edition incorporates current research and medical advancements in women’s health, featuring a new section on sex after 50, updated mammogram guidelines, and insights on how thermography can enhance breast health. It discusses the glycemic index, optimal blood sugar levels, and diabetes prevention, while revealing that hidden sugar is a primary contributor to heart disease, cancer, and obesity. The book also covers essential information about perimenopause, a program for pelvic health during and after menopause, and strategies to combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones for life. With this trusted resource, women can embrace menopause as a time of empowerment, emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body.