I must admit that I had some trepidation as I began reading the new collaborative project, All is Well by Louise Hay and Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., PhD. I am what you could call a holistic health advocate who appreciates modern medicine practices, but who does not necessarily believe in the prescription based western medicine model that has increasingly become the norm in addressing ailments and illness. In All is Well, Louise Hay and Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., PhD guide the reader in evaluating their body and conditions, through affirmations, medical assistance and intuitive guidance. Their approaches, though quite different, provide the reader with a sense of integration and ease, especially if one is struggling on which modality of “medicine” they should follow.

Self-help genre of books are known for its series of quizzes and assessments. One thing I love about All is Well is in the self-assessment presented in the start of the book. Ms. Hay and Dr. Schultz begin by presenting the reader with a way to check-in and find out exactly where they are in their physical and emotional health in order to have a solid foundation before moving deeper into the work. The assessment is divided into 7 sections, or Emotional Centers that represent every aspect of the body; including the immune system, reproductive organs and chronic degenerative disorders. At the end of the assessment you will have a clear picture as to what areas in your life need attending to and prepare you to analyze them more in-depth in the following chapters.

Each chapter flows in a similar style that focuses on a specific Emotional Center, such as Bones, Joints, Blood, Immune System, and Skin (Chapter 1). The chapter continues with a brief introduction and affirmation, which intuitively feels like the writing of Ms. Hay, followed by extensive research and clinical case studies, which can be assumed is the work of Dr. Schultz. The distinctly different writing styles do not prove to be choppy or cause stagnation in the reading, which is a great feat in this type of collaboration.

In the rear of the book is a collection of tables that list many disorders, ailments and illnesses that someone may be afflicted with. Although not all inclusive, the table covers physical problems that are analyzed deeper to determine the probable cause, along with a new thought pattern to combat it. For example, if you were to suffer from Sciatica, it could be a result of being hypocritical and having a fear of money and the future. The affirmation associated with this problem is “I move into my greater good. My good is everywhere, and I am secure and safe.”

I wasn’t quite sure how this collaboration between Louise Hay and Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., PhD would turn out; but I am comfortable with the results in All is Well. Dr. Schultz has pleaded her case well in favor of utilizing the wonders of modern medicine to treat ailments in conjunction with holistic health models, affirmation and intuitive guidance shared by Louise Hay. I will say that there doesn’t appear to be much Louise Hay in the book (her voice isn’t heard more so or equal to Mona Lisa Schultz), but this book can be used as a reference guide for those wanting a dual approach in supporting their health.

All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations, and Intuition

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product.