Consciously Female: How to Listen to Your Body and Your Soul for a Lifetime of Healthier Living

Dr. Gaudet understands that women's body are impacted by more than the usual environment and eating habits. She makes you aware of the spirtual consciousness that connects our everyday living. Whether you have a chronic illness or just want to explore a wellness plan for your body, this is a must read.

I worked at University Hospital Labor and Delivery in San Antonio for the first eight years of my nursing career. Every year 7-8 new doctors would begin their residency. Most were competent or became so over their tenure but a handful were truly fabulous, so much so that I remember them to this day (I've been a nurse 17 years now). I would have chosen any one of them to be my personal OB/Gyn had they been in private practice. One of those physicians was Tracy Gaudet. I was so pleased when I heard she had joined with Dr. Weil to form an integrative medicine practice in Arizona after her residency. I finally got this book and I'm not surprised at how good it is. The book reflects the kind of physician she was then and the even better physician she is now. She is more than just a doctor, she is a healer.

Not sure what the other reviewer is referring to about support -- this book is about stuff you can do on your own to be healthier. You don't need anything (or anyone) else! I loved the "tools," which are easy ways to pay attention to your needs. It's all about paying attention. Learning to think about myself this way helped me to quit taking my body for granted. I think this should be required reading to anyone starting a weight loss program!

A veritable cornucopia of wise and practical information and compassionate guidance from a physician who practices what she preaches and is a highly respected advocate of a truly integrative medicine. Consciously Female may be the ally, friend, and expert you so sorely need and miss in today's rapidly changing medicine. It is a specific and scientifically-based prescription for optimizing health and well-being, a true gift to women of all ages, and a source of comfort and reassurance that honors the universe of the feminine in matters of soma, psyche, and relationship, including, importantly, with yourself...consciously."

This incredibly thorough and insightful interpretation of what it means to be consciously female in today's tumultuous times is a must read, not only for every woman, but also for any man who has a woman in his life. Dr. Gaudet's clear grasp of the interconnectedness of the mind, body, spirit, and community to health and wellness is right on target and it demands serious consideration when one is determining what course of action to take with regard to health matters. Her innovative approaches, which help us focus on how we think of our bodies and how we treat our bodies, are easy to understand and incorporate into our lives. Her sensitivity to the issues and her understanding of the impacts on our health are the foundations for the wisdom every reader will discover in this book. I highly recommend it for women of all ages!