“Brisk provocative and instructive . . . Dr. Julie Holland writes with the authority of a
clinician the warmth of a good friend and the urgency of someone who really cares.” —Joshua
Wolf Shenk author of Power of Two “Finally an evidence-based guide to health for women by
a woman that speaks to the mind body and spirit of womanhood. An invaluable manual for moody
bitches and essential reading for anyone who knows one.” —Andrew Weil M.D. author of
Spontaneous Happiness A groundbreaking guide for women of all ages that shows their natural
moodiness is a strength not a weakness As women we learn from an early age that our moods
are a problem an annoyance to be stuffed away. But our bodies are wiser than we imagine. Moods
are a finely tuned feedback system that allows us to be more empathic intuitive and aware of
our own capabilities. If we deny our emotionality we deny the breadth of our talents. Yet
millions of American women are medicating away their emotions with psychiatric drugs whose
effects are more far-reaching than most of us realize. And even if we don’t pop a pill women
everywhere are numbing their emotions with food alcohol and a host of addictive behaviors
that deny the wisdom of our bodies and keep us from addressing the real issues we face.
Psychiatrist Julie Holland knows there is a better way. In Moody Bitches she shares insider
information about the drugs we’re being offered and the direct link between food and mood and
she offers practical advice on sex exercise and sleep strategies as well as some
surprisingly effective natural therapies. In the tradition of Our Bodies Our Selves this
groundbreaking guide will forge a much needed new path in women’s health—and offer women
invaluable information on how to live better and be more balanced at every stage of life.
