The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones, 2nd edition [Paperback]

Michael E. Platt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2007

The 2nd edition of Michael E. Platt, M.D.'s ground-breaking health book, The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones, How I Lost My... fatigue, hot flashes, ADHD, ADD, fibromyalgia, PMS, osteoporosis, weight, sexual dysfunction, anger, migraines., provides many answers to common medical problems, and explains how balancing your hormones can contribute to your well-being and your long-term health. Outstanding praise has been received for this intelligently written book by wellness colleagues, book reviewers, and patients from around the world for its new ideas and unique perspective on hormones and preventive medicine.Dr. Platt explores how natural (non-synthetic) bio-identical hormones can have the power to heal many maladies often considered "incurable." "This is the most important health book published this year, or any year for that matter. It's an easy, fascinating, highly-informative, even life-changing read," states Barbara Morris, compounding pharmacist and author of Put Old On Hold. The book is also considered an excellent primer for compounding pharmacists and the wellness community.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As a practicing orthopedic surgeon in Jakarta, Indonesia, with great interest in preventive medicine, I strongly recommend Dr. Platt's book as it is a fantastic one, the only kind of book that has prompted me to fly from the other side of the globe to meet the author in person." -- Henry Suhendra, M.D., FICS

"I'm very proud, and at the same time relieved, that we have doctors like Dr. Platt, truly interested in patient's complaints and devoted to preventive medicine." -- Dr. Luis Cesar Anzoategui, professor and physician, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

"Only a master of Dr. Platt's stature, with his enviable knowledge and command of human physiology, can weave a medical tapestry that is understood and appreciated by all, professionals as well as non-medical minds!" -- M. Sohail A. Qureshi, M.D., London, England

"Easy to read and filled with remarkable, real-life patient histories and case studies documenting dramatic results from achieving a balance with bio-identical hormones. This book will empower patients to seek hormone balance, gain control of weight and get on the road to wellness in their lives." -- Dana Reed-Kane, Pharm.D. FIACP, Reed's Compounding Pharmacy (Tucson, AZ) and Contributor, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding

"This is the most important health book published this year, or any year for that matter. It's an easy, fascinating, highly informative, even life-changing read." -- Barbara Morris, R.Ph., author of "Put Old on Hold"

From the Publisher

What's in this award-winning Best Health Book 2008 (Allbooks Review, Reader Views) that could be for you or someone you love?

Are you wondering why drugs don't make you feel good?

Are you sick and tired of feeling fatigued and stressed?

Would you like to understand why fad diets and programs may not be keeping your weight off permanently?

Would you like to be in control of angry outbursts and feelings of rage?

Do you know the underlying cause of fibromyalgia?

Would you like to keep your body balanced for optimum health and have it be under your control?

The wisdom of this reader-friendly book will help you understand the cause of your health challenges and what you can do about them.

No matter your age, whether you are a child with ADHD, or a senior with osteoporosis, Dr. Platt's advice offers you a way to dramatically change your life and achieve optimum health by balancing your hormones naturally, with an appropriate diet, and nutritional supplements. This is a book without borders and has health solutions that make sense no matter where you live in the world.

When you read the compelling stories in the book you'll understand why a band-aid approach to health won't bring you wellness.

To your health !!!!!

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 219 pages
• Publisher: Clancy Lane Publishing; 2nd edition (July 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977668320
• ISBN-13: 978-0977668328
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael E. Platt, M.D., is a board-certified internist and bio-identical hormone expert based in Rancho Mirage, CA. He maintains a practice devoted to wellness and preventive medicine, and is known nationally and internationally for his successful and innovative approach to natural hormone replacement.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

103 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life-Changing, Life-Saving Book, January 13, 2007

By 

J. Lea Pierce "Lea Pierce, Wordsmith" (Santa Rosa, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness for Men, Women and Children (Paperback)

I got a copy of Dr. Platt's book by accident, but when I started reading it I (and my partner) saw ourselves in the pages. It was really quite remarkable, as Dr. Platt seemed to be writing about us. The book gave us hope for renewed health, and on the basis of it, we scheduled an appointment with him on Jan 3, 2007 (we live in California).

We have been following his program for less than a full week after driving back from Palm Desert, but the results have already been astonishing. My partner was sleeping 12-13 hours a day and was always exhausted; she is now sleeping 8 hours a day and waking up naturally, rested. For the last year we had to drug ourselves with benadryl and melatonin to sleep; now, with the progesterone cream, we are sleeping easily and well. We both have energy again, and the brain fog is starting to clear. My partner was so depressed she was literally suicidal, yet all the anti-depressants in the world were not helping. She is no longer taking anti-depressants, yet she is in a better mood than I have seen her in YEARS. She was struggling to work 3-4 hours a day, and she has put in FULL 8 HOUR DAYS every day this week. There is no explanation for this major change other than the fact that she has been taking the thyroid and hormone medications prescribed by Dr. Platt. She has also been getting very ill with respiratory illnesses every winter for her entire life -- especially the last few years -- and she is now -- in just a week! -- in better health than she has been in years. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it is true.

I have already lost nearly 6 pounds in five days, and I haven't even been 100?% compliant with cutting out refined carbs (I've been 95% compliant, my partner has been 100% compliant). What is most astonishing is that neither one of us have the cravings for sugar, white bread, candy, baked goods that we had before we started on Dr. Platt's regimine. Before, we would try not to eat carbs, but it was just impossible -- the cravings were too great. I attribute the lack of cravings to the hormones that Dr. Platt prescribed.

I don't know what will happen over the long term, but I do know this -- the results we seen in just the last week are nothing short of miraculous. We are going to keep this up. I won't bore everyone with the details of the major health problems we've both had during the last 10-15 years, but I will say that we had pretty much given up hope. I am 49 and my partner is 54, and we have real optomism now that we can regain our health and enjoy the rest of our lives with mobility and joy. Now I really believe that my lifelong goal of hiking down and up the Grand Canyon can be achieved, because now I really believe I can get the weight off that it will take to accomplish that goal.

Dr. Platt was kind, gentle, and factual when we met with him. His office staff is first rate. It was a blessing to talk to someone who, for the first time, didn't blame us for our weight and health problems. It was a blessing to have someone treat us as humans, not as lab results.

I recommend this book to anyone who is persistently, consistently overweight or is experiencing high blood sugar, etc. I recommend that you find the money and consult with Dr. Platt if there isn't someone in your area who will do hormone replacement. I think this is, at last, the real deal.

58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones, September 27, 2006

By 

R. Gardner (Palm Springs, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness for Men, Women and Children (Paperback)

I've read quite a few books on bio-identical hormones but this is one of the best. It is informative & easy to understand. Dr Platt doesn't present hormones as strictly a female or menopausal issue. He presents it as a human issue & gives examples of men & women, young & old who have benefitted from the balancing of their hormones. Although the state of health care in America is at a very scary place, Dr Platt sheds a great ray of hope & light on human health. A fascinating read.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, August 23, 2007

By 

Ellen S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones, 2nd edition (Paperback)

I think Platt makes some important points. It's also important to know that he does focus alot on weight loss and the control of insulen. I have researched other sources who disagree with his perspective on estrogen. If you read this book be sure to also read Dr. Uzzi Reiss's book Natural Hormone Balance for Women. He has a very different perspective on bio-identical estrogen. He has also been prescribing these natural hormones for 20 years so he has lots of research and experience. I have been using the bio-identical estrogen and progesterone with fabulous results and no negative side effects! The progesterone without the estrogen just didn't really cut it. Both books speak intelligently to the complete disregard of women's health by drug companies in the name of profit. There aren't too many doctor's out there who know how to administer bio identical hormones.