Eve's Rib: The Groundbreaking Guide to Women's Health

by Marianne J. Legato

“This groundbreaking book . . . will forever change how you think about women’s health. Pass along a copy to your doctor.”—Healing Retreats & Spas

In this revolutionary new book, Dr. Marianne Legato, one of the most respected scientists in her field, shares the truth about how women and men are fundamentally different in virtually every system of the body—from the composition of their saliva to the way their guts, brains, and hearts function. Such differences are critical variations that doctors must recognize in order to spot and treat disease. Eve’s Rib is a powerful tool for women eager to understand the ways their bodies work—and how to use this information to provide essential care for themselves and their loved ones.
Here are just a few critical differences that can save your

• Many women do not experience the classic symptoms of a heart attack and instead have pain in the upper abdomen or back, intense shortness of breath, nausea, and profuse sweating. They may be easily misdiagnosed.
• Women metabolize drugs differently than men do.
• Smoking damages a specific gene in females, which causes a fourfold increase in the likelihood that a woman who smokes will die of cancer.

Genres: Health

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Marianne J. Legato, MD, FACP, is an academic physician, author, and lecturer, specialised in gender-specific medicine.

Reviews

[Becky Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book. The author does a brilliant job summarizing and explaining what we know and, at the same time, showing how these few facts are opening doors to more questions and, hopefully, more and better answers in the future. Extremely clear, engaging writing of complex subjects. Excellent read.

[Mary Vogelsong · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was probably "Groundbreaking" in the early 1960s. Did not finish.

[Jennifer Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST read for women, their doctors, and the friends and families who love them. Could save your life.

[Heather Denigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Cool. So So Cool.

[Veronica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although it was an interesting concept, it gave a lot of statistics without explaining the biology that causes the differences, which just made it rather repetitive-seeming at times.