An Open Letter from
Dr. Christaine Northrup:
Obstetrician and Gynecologist,
Dr. Christaine Northrup is a past President
of the American Holistic Medical Association
and best selling author of
"Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom"
and "The Wisdom of Menopause"

Dear Friends,

The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the biggest health challenges we face right now.

As a physician, I know full well that emotions such as fear and anger impede the healing process and, if held long enough, actually lock us into a vicious cycle that produces more pain, more fear, and more anxiety. This can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and spirits. But this doesn't have to be the case. To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war is to start from within yourself.

"When in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall."
M. K. Gandhi

There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help prevent war and at the same time create peace in our bodies, minds, and spirits. I was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from their respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they've heard on the news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate's mother had sent them warnings.

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