I had the wonderful opportunity last evening to go to a PBS taping of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom with Dr. Christiane Northrup. I've watched her specials on PBS often, but it was exciting to be in her presence as she relayed the valuable information that women (and men) need to know about our bodies.

She represents to me the wish that I have always had - the integration of medical model and holistic thinking and practice. Dr. Northrup's knowledge of the physical body and her understanding of the mental, emotional and spiritual body levels is refreshing. Also encouraging was the number of women present and the overwhelming applause and welcome that Dr. Northrup received.

The time is certainly here for all of us to understand that we are more than our physical body. It's time to trust our body's wisdom and intelligence. For more than 20 years, I've had the opportunity to work with people who subscribe to the above idea. As more and more people get on board with this concept, the world will become a healthier place to live.