This revolutionary book about hormone replacement therapy--a classic bestseller since it was first published in 1996--is now fully revised and updated, providing potentially lifesaving facts and natural alternatives to balancing hormones.
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* 'John Lee has pioneered work in women's health that has greatly influenced and enhanced the way I practice medicine. I am deeply grateful for his teaching.' - Christine Northrup MD, author The Wisdom of Menopause * 'A must-read for every woman over 40' Dr. earl Mindell, author The Vitamin Bible
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John R. Lee, M.D., is retired from his 30-year family practice. Virginia Hopkins, M.S., is a well-known co-author of books on natural hormone balance and nutrition.
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118 of 120 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Back-to-back, I've read this book and the other one by Dr. John Lee, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pre Menopause: Balance Your Hormones And Your Life From Thirty To Fifty." Although the one just mentioned is more pertinent to my age group, and both books cover much of the same ground, I chose to review this book because it seems to be more in-depth. Both books, however, are laden with valuable information for women of any age.
The late Dr. Lee had done his homework even after medical school ended and it showed within both of his books. Everything is explained simply, concisely, thoroughly and in easily understandable terms.
Topics include: biochemistry of the body and synthetic drugs and hormones, mechanisms of the body, glands and functions, the estrogen myth and results of HRT study, female cancers and causes, autoimmune disorders, pros of natural progesterone and details of all relevant hormones, the pharmaceutical community and conventional medicine practices, illness and natural prevention, nutrition and exercise, osteoporosis and bone re-building, vitamins, herbs and minerals, heart disease and strokes, insulin and glucose, thyroid problems, liver health and many, many more that tie everything together so sensibly.
Without the specific label of a holistic doctor, Dr. Lee obviously believed and practiced a more natural way for his patients to live with optimal health and well-being. His books attest to the facts that natural is always best; synthetic drugs will always have side effects because they are foreign substances to our bodies; radical surgery is not always the best answer and menopause is not a to-be-feared disease.
The late Dr. Lee had done his homework even after medical school ended and it showed within both of his books. Everything is explained simply, concisely, thoroughly and in easily understandable terms.
Topics include: biochemistry of the body and synthetic drugs and hormones, mechanisms of the body, glands and functions, the estrogen myth and results of HRT study, female cancers and causes, autoimmune disorders, pros of natural progesterone and details of all relevant hormones, the pharmaceutical community and conventional medicine practices, illness and natural prevention, nutrition and exercise, osteoporosis and bone re-building, vitamins, herbs and minerals, heart disease and strokes, insulin and glucose, thyroid problems, liver health and many, many more that tie everything together so sensibly.
Without the specific label of a holistic doctor, Dr. Lee obviously believed and practiced a more natural way for his patients to live with optimal health and well-being. His books attest to the facts that natural is always best; synthetic drugs will always have side effects because they are foreign substances to our bodies; radical surgery is not always the best answer and menopause is not a to-be-feared disease.
69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By Dr J
Format:Mass Market Paperback
As one who had a 15-year-long battle with all the "joys" of menopause -- insomnia, hot-flashes, night sweats, brain fog, etc -- I can tell you this book is a Godsend. I finally found someone who could really talk knowledgeably about my problems and give some firm recommendations that were tried and tested in a medical setting and had benefitted hundreds of women in Dr. Lee's own clinical practice. I also found a wonderful treasure trove of information about osteoporosis, often not discussed in connection with menopause, and a condition that is usually treated with estrogen. Dr. Lee gives the reader a full load of good information about the benefits of natural progesterone for bone health. I am profoundly grateful! Get the book! You'll be glad you did!
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Toni Tarango
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I came across this book, I was totally intimidated by the subject of menopause and hormone replacement therapy; this is no longer the case! Although a little on the technical side, I found this book to be extremely thorough in helping me understand that I do not need to go the route of traditional HRT. I've used the bioidentical progesterone cream since 2002, and at 52 I've only had two (2) incidents of night sweats and hot flashes because I'd slacked off on using the cream. After each incident, I started back using the natural progesterone cream and have had no reoccuring symptoms. In fact, I feel great!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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good book to be informed with
I have only had the book a short time but what I have read is interesting & informative, I am 74yrs old and sure did not know a lot about all of this.
Published 22 days ago by Diana Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
A book worth the time to read. There is a lot of information that I didn't know about. I am recommending this book for all to read.
Published 1 month ago by Wendy
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SUPER DUPER INFORMATIVE!!!!!!!!!
OH MY GOODNESS, THIS BOOK SHOULD BE A REFERENCE FOR ALL GYN DOCTOR'S!!!! IT WAS A CHALLENGE, BUT AFTER READING THIS BOOK I WAS ABLE TO GO ON THE WEB AND FIND A DOCTOR THAT... Read more
Published 1 month ago by michelle
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Informative
I have read this book cover to cover. It's very informative as far as menopause treatment goes. I have followed the advice and had a positive experience. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jan R.
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What your doc may not tell you about menopause
This book has lots of great information. Even though I am not going through menopause, I thought it would have some useful information. And WOW does it ever. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrs natural
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
Every women over 40 years old should read this book. It contains the valuable secrets of natural hormones and the management of menopausal changes using over the counter NATURAL... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gail Edney
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Menopause
The book tells you alot about things we should know, but never have been told. There is a lot of specifics in the book. Trying the suggestions in the book. Must read!
Published 2 months ago by Marie
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What your doctor may not tell you about Menopause
This is the book I had years ago and found it to be the most informative and helpful book on menopause. I still use it at times. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paula M
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A must have book
This book has so much information that most doctors do not have enough knowledge about and therefor do not convey to their patients. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Radtechjudy
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Great book
What Your Doctor may not tell you about menopause is a good informative book. There is so much I had no idea about. I had two copies & loaned them out. Read more
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