Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Balance: Look Younger, Stay Sexy, and Feel Great [Paperback]

Robert A. Greene M.D. (Author), Leah Feldon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2006

In this breakthrough book, world-renowned hormone specialist Dr. Robert Greene explores the connection between two of the least understood—and yet most important—physiological factors: hormones and the brain. In Perfect Balance, Dr. Greene presents a comprehensive program for reaching hormonal balance, including how to:

•craft a personalized hormone therapy program that’s unique to your body and your symptoms

•avoid forgetfulness, moodiness, sexual dysfunction, and even the advance and progression of Alzheimer’s disease

•understand the pros and cons of the latest cutting-edge hormone therapies

•establish your individual hormone profile, gauge your progress, and determine when and how to target lingering problems

•recognize “good” and “bad” estrogen—and how to balance the two types

•troubleshoot your symptoms, including migraines, hot flashes, sleeplessness, and depression

•implement the Perfect Balance Diet and Exercise Program, designed for optimal hormonal health

Dr. Greene explains that hormones play a role in every aspect of your health, from quality-of-life issues to the onset of certain diseases, and he shows how righting your hormonal balance can bring about sweeping improvements to your overall health. Sure to become a trusted resource, Perfect Balance is the most groundbreaking book on women’s health in decades.


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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Hormones, those "minute quantities of chemicals that run throughout your bloodstream," can rule a woman's life. When hormones are perfectly balanced, a woman will feel "at her peak," mentally and physically. When they're out of balance, she may feel moody, lethargic, forgetful, uncomfortable or even sick. Hormone specialist and practicing OB/GYN Greene wrote the foreword for Suzanne Somers's bestselling book on bioidentical hormone replacement, The Sexy Years. He isn't against hormone therapy (if that's what it takes to achieve balance, "it should definitely be considered"), but he also believes hormonal imbalances can often be corrected by changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle habits or alternative approaches (e.g., mind-centering techniques, vitamins, herbs, etc.). His book is a solid mix of technical explanation and easy-to-follow advice, as he explains the hows and whys of hormones, and then offers copious suggestions for dealing with common problems, like skin aging, hot flashes, dizziness, mood swings, migraines, low libido and poor memory. Charts, sidebars, case studies and questionnaires will help readers get even more out of this helpful guide.
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Review

“Finally a doctor who ‘gets it.’ This book is a must-read.” —Suzanne Somers

“Dr. Greene’s book tackles the complex interface between the brain and hormones and breaks down complicated subjects to the essential points. At the same time, this book is chock-full of pearls.” —David Ko, MD, chief of neurology, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center

“At a time when women are thoroughly confused about hormone therapy, this book is a beacon of light on the subject.” —Pouru Bhiwandi, MD, FACOG, MSPH; adjunct professor of maternal and child health, University of North Carolina; international consultant in women’s health

“Every doctor who takes care of women, and women of every age, need this book.” —Ricki Pollycove, MD, MHS; fellow of the American College of Ob-Gyn

“Perfect Balance is a remarkable achievement and a breakthrough in thinking and medical practice.” —David Feldman, MD, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, University of California, San Francisco–Fresno

“This book is sure to be a guiding light for women everywhere.” —Dr. Jeanne Leventhal Alexander, founder and president of the Alexander Foundation for Women’s Health


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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307336204
• ISBN-13: 978-0307336200
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing book!, May 9, 2005

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Masako (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perfect Balance: Dr. Robert Greene's Breakthrough Program for Finding the Lifelong Hormonal Health You Deserve (Hardcover)

I've read just about every book there is out there on woman's health and hormone issues, and this one is truly the best. It gives the full story on everything from the controversial WHI study (yes, it was flawed!) to what to eat to help balance your hormones. Now I finally understand what I should be doing about my hot flashes (among other things.) The writing is not only clear and concise and easily understandable, but actually, if you can believe, a good read! Quite a feat for book this informative. Every woman should have this book in her library. I've made all my friends --and their daughters---promise to get it .

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, April 28, 2005

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Barbara Otis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perfect Balance: Dr. Robert Greene's Breakthrough Program for Finding the Lifelong Hormonal Health You Deserve (Hardcover)

If you've ever had questions about your hormones and want to learn the important role they have in helping you achieve your optimum health, this is the book to read!

Dr. Greene explains our complex hormonal system in a way that you do not have to be a practicing physician to understand. The book most likely includes many questions that you have always wanted to ask but never did. The answers are all here!

After reading the book, I have come away with a new appreciation of my own individual hormonal system and a commitment to do everything I can to achieve the perfect balance!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Perfect Balance", by Dr. Robert Greene, August 4, 2005

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Olivia A. (Los Gatos, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perfect Balance: Dr. Robert Greene's Breakthrough Program for Finding the Lifelong Hormonal Health You Deserve (Hardcover)

I was intrigued to read this book after the forward Dr. Greene did for Suzanne Somers book, "The Sexy Years", and after what I learned he did for her, to balance her hormones following breast cancer.
"Perfect Balance" is great information for anyone, at any age, but it is most interesting to learn how hormones affect us constantly, and that if there is an imbalance, we can feel poorly or even start to suffer from various illnesses, or ultimately develop cancer. Dr. Greene outlines bio-mutegens in our environment to avoid, and he recommends healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle to naturally keep hormones in balance. This book is packed full of well-documented research and it"s easy reading.