I can't believe I haven't reviewed this book before - I have owned it for 2 years and recommended it to many people, all of whom have loved it. The author, Donna Eden, is an energy healer and teacher who draws upon several different energy medicine traditions for her approach - chakra work, Traditional Chinese medicine (meridians), reiki, aura healing, and others, as well as mainstream medical science. This book is written for any woman - you do not need a background in energy systems or medicine to use it. It revolves around exercises that anyone can do to balance, clear, and strengthen various aspects of their energy body. These may be used alongside conventional medicine and other alternative medicine approaches.At the beginning of the book, Ms. Eden covers the basics of energy medicine, and her view of the problems with conventional Western medicine. She then offers a daily energy routine, that takes about 5 minutes - a collection of breathing, movement, and visualization techniques for cleansing and strengthening your energy body on a daily basis. The book then focuses chapter by chapter on specific phases of a woman's life or specific health issues - hormonal balance, a healthy menstrual cycle, fertility and pregnancy, menopause, and weight management.It does take some effort to get the most out of the book. Personally, I xeroxed the daily routine, and then a few additional exercises that applied to specific health concerns I have, and combined them into a personalized daily routine. I don't do it every day, but I try, and I do something almost every day. I have found these to be a great prelude to meditation, and I have felt a definite improvement in my energy level and flow. I have friends that use exercises only sporadically, but still felt they got so much out of reading the book.I highly recommend - along with Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Dr. Christiane Northrup, this is a book I think every woman should own!