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Life-Altering Secrets from Today’s Cutting-Edge Doctors and the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Ageless
Today’s most trusted advocate of anti aging medicine, Suzanne Somers, deepens her commitment to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by opening their eyes to cutting-edge, proven remedies and preventative care that most doctors just aren’t talking about with patients: longevity medicine and the more progressive study of bioidentical hormones.
As we age, certain hormones diminish, creating an imbalance that can set off everything from perimenopause to cancer, beginning as early as our thirties. This hormonal imbalance is causing many to feel depressed, anxious, fatigued, sexless, sleepless, and ultimately ill, sometimes even terminally. What’s more, Somers and twenty doctors in the field of antiaging medicine argue that the processed chemicals in foods and pharmaceuticals we ply ourselves with are actually slowly eroding our bodies and minds. So we’re getting slammed twice. From estrogen dominance to deceptive thyroid problems, people are suffering, and most don’t have access to the treatment they truly need to get better and thrive . . . until now.
Breakthrough explores cutting-edge science and delivers smart, proactive advice on the newest treatments for breakthrough health and longevity.
In addition to being a pioneer in a rapidly growing health field, Somers is a passionate, caring individual whose own life was derailed by disease and brought back to unimaginable, feel good heights that she wants you, too, to experience.
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Breakthrough November 18, 2008
KM (Greensboro, NC)
This is a serious reference book for those interested in leading edge alternative medicine. Although one might not pair up Suzanne Sommers with serious medicine-she has assembled an impressive team of physicians with sound advice.
a great book to study for health issues November 17, 2008
Crystal
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I saw Suzanne Somers being interviewed on a talk show about her new book, "Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness." The one thing that she said on the show that really caught my attention was about this vitamin called aldosterone, which one doctor says can heal loss of hearing. I was so hopeful, so I had my daughter buy the book for me. We found out that the vitamin-- or whatever it is --is a mystery ingredient. My daughter looked it up on the internet and couldn't find much about it. That part was a big disappointment, but I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the book overall.
Her list of eight steps are pretty basic in promoting good health:
1. Detox the chemicals out of your body
2. Replace your hormones naturally
3. Maintain a healthy GI tract
4. Avoid taking as many pharmaceuticals as possible
5. Supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals
6. Exercise regularly
7. Avoid chemicals in your home. Clean green.
8. Get the proper sleep. More and more studies show this to be very very important.
Some other things I learned is to take Q-10 if you are taking Lipitor, which I take. Another is to take some form of hydrochloric acid to prevent stomach problems.
One day not long ago I noticed that one-third of my eyebrows on the ends had disappeared. When I read about that in the book, I was so surprised. It means you have or have had thyroid problems. I take medicine for my thyroid.
I guess another thing that I wanted to know was if Suzanne wrote the book herself. You know that famous people hire ghost writers. Both my son and daughter looked all through to book to find this out for me, but we all decided that she did write the book.
Mainly the book is about alternative medicine. Suzanne questions these doctors in California and they answer her questions. The book is what they told her, plus she makes a major study of health issues. That's why she looks so good (and maybe a little plastic surgery--why not? If I had the money, I would have some, too!).
Steps Way Too Expensive! November 14, 2008
A. J. Moncrief
This book contains such incredible information and is mostly right on when compared with other natural health books. If we could all apply these steps with consistency, there's no doubt that we'd all be a healthier people.
I could only give this book 2 stars though because there is absolutely NO WAY an average American can afford all these steps. Other reviewers have mentioned this as well. I wish there were things/ways she could suggest to be able to even attempt this kind of lifestyle. It is simply out of reach for anyone who is not wealthy. The detox therapies alone are thousands of $$$...
My husband and I have 2 daughters and the only steps we can realistically afford are the dietary and some of the supplements ones. We consulted with a couple doctors she recommends in the back of the book to see if our family could come in and be evalulated...the initial appointments would be $395 per person, not including blood work, tests and "other" screenings that insurance doesn't cover. We were looking at over $5,000 just to get in the door for everything. This of course just scratches the surface - we still need to actually get the hormones, detox therapies, supplements, etc. Although this book is full of great info, I can only give it 2 stars because really, it should have a disclaimor about how much all this actually costs. It's frustrating that healthier lifestyles are difficult to maintain without money.
She has her own yoga instructor come to her house, grows her own food, is in regular and direct contact with her doctors, has her own sauna...these things are totally out of reach for my lifestyle. I wish I could do everything but until my husband and I make more money (and our income isn't that bad now) there is no way the 4 of us can do most of this, and most of my friends agreed with me that they, too, would do more but simply can't. Stinks!
Wealth of information November 9, 2008
R. Smith (South Georgia)
I am a registered nurse and have spent many hours reading and re-reading sections of this book. For all the wonderful new medical breakthroughs out there, there are also some that are outdated and "broken". Money unfortunately has distorted some. Suzanne Somers is a brave pioneer and I appreciate that someone has finally come forward with the truth about our current health system. I have passed this book on to those I love in hopes that they take responsibility for their own health and become proactive supporting alternative medicine. Read the obits every morning. People are dying much too young.
excellent book brought together with outstanding research November 9, 2008
Gale A. Whelan
This book was written so well that it made a smooth ride down a bumpy road seem like a piece of cake.
There is a ton of information in this book which is all backed by professionals. It's not flowery nor is it dull.
It is truely an excellenct source for great information on gettiing healthy.And I thank Suzanne Somers for making another great "Breakthrough"
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