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Sexual Radiance: A 21-Day Program of Breathwork, Nutrition, and Exercise for Vitality and Sensuality

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Susan Taylor's very readable and engaging book makes some very good points, but as with many books of its type, successful practitioners of everything she advocates would need to fit the profile of her anecdotal cases - who all seem to be actors, opera singers, etc. That is, women in glamor professions with very flexible hours and plenty of money, not to mention leisure for endless self-focus. As a single working woman of average income (and a one-hour lunch break), I don't have TIME for her elaborate meal preparations, especially at lunch, or the money to afford the multitude of ingredients. (With the recent citrus freeze, her fruit shake recipes alone make for a $5 breakfast.) And if it's hard enough for a single woman, how many married women or women with children have time to toast their own oats for breakfast? Sounds like a Martha Stewart parody. I started trying to follow the plan, but I can see I won't make it until the next payday. Home-made falafil for lunch? Wouldn't it be nice. And who eats the rest of the four cups of chickpeas, since the recipe plan changes daily? As for never eating after 7 p.m., I rarely make it HOME before 6:45! Just once I'd like to read a book of health recommendations NOT written for the leisured upper middle class - a book that acknowledges that affording vitamins can sometimes be a problem, and that it's NOT "simple" to track down all of this rotating fresh produce. As for Taylor's book, I'd like to see the recipes re-written as single portions - OR an acknowledgement that this one serves 4 (at least, I can't believe that two pounds each of three leafy vegetables is a single serving!). In other words, a tiny dose of reality to go with the pep talk and the illustrations that reinforce the idea that sexual love is for the physically perfect (or maybe that's her point).

A close friend of mine recommended Dr. Taylor's book to me, as she had taken a workshop Dr. Taylor gave at the Learning Annex in NYC, and thought highly of her work and ideas. I have only been on the program laid out in the book for 2 weeks, but the difference I am feeling in my energy and vitality is downright extraordinary. I read the entire book in one night, as I found it so engaging and readable (she has a great sense of humor too). I was impressed to discover how deeply the her ideas are grounded, academically and scientifically. Normally pretty skeptical about things that smack or even hint of new age nonsense, it became clear very quickly that this was a book rooted in research, wisdom-and common sense not common enough. I have changed my diet, and am in the process of changing my way of looking at myself in terms of sensuality and vitality--and the reaction I am already getting from friends and strangers suggests that it's not all in my imagination. This is an integrated, holistic view and treatment, of the mind and body-and I recommend it HIGHLY to anyone wishing to recover -or maintain vitality, health, and radiance. (Don't get waylaid by the title-it's about that but also so much more!).

Dr. Taylor provides a simple presentation of the fundamentals of metabolism combined with sexuality. For those who come from different walks of life, her program is adaptable. It is for those who want to take charge of their health. What I liked most is it is authentic offering clear difinitive ways that people can restore their vitality. This is definitely material for Oporah. I hope we see Dr. Taylor in the media. Her message supports the health and welfare of humanity. Three cheers to Dr. Susan Taylor. You have helped me change my life. I will pass your book on to others.

Dr. Taylor's book is fabulous and is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of metabolism and their correlation with the cultivation of sexual vitality. For those interested in learning how to generate sexual energy & enhance metabolism (that is those with a slow or sluggish metabolism ) she offers a clear definitive program. The scientific knowledge puts this book in a class of its own.

I love the integration of East and West. The best of all possibilies. The passion and energy of this author is apparent on every page. And to meet her was further reinforcement that she practices what she teaches. A must for very woman (or man) of any age.

I am always looking for books that treat the woman as a complete person--mind, body, sexuality, etc. It is very difficult to find a book that does this. Until I came across Dr. Taylor's book. What a star she is. I have transformed my health and eating habits through following her program. I am sharing this book with all my friends. It makes a great gift for someone you really care about. Kudos to Dr. Susan Taylor!