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ReviewsPraise for Your Body in Balance : "In YourBody in Balance , Dr. Neal Barnard distills the latest nutritionalscience down to bite-sized truths that will quickly transform nearly any lifeplagued by hormone dependent illness into one of vibrant wellness . Whetherit's cramps, cancer, infertility, impotence, moodiness or menopause, Dr.Barnard masterfully navigates a clear path to your healthiest self."-- Kristi Funk, MD, FACS , breast cancer surgeon, co-founder of Pink Lotus Breast Center, and bestselling author of Breasts: The Owner's Manual
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SynopsisThis nationally bestselling book explains the shocking new science of how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body, and the delicious solution that improves health, reduces pain, and even helps to shed weight. Hidden in everyday foods are the causes of a surprising range of health problems: infertility, menstrual cramps, weight gain, hair loss, breast and prostate cancer, hot flashes, and much more. All of these conditions have one thing in common: they are fueled by hormones that are hiding in foods or are influenced by the foods we eat. Your Body in Balance provides step-by-step guidance for understanding what's at the root of your suffering-and what you can do to feel better fast. Few people realize that a simple food prescription can help you tackle all these and more by gently restoring your hormone balance, with benefits rivaling medications. Neal Barnard, MD, a leading authority on nutrition and health, offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness. What's more, he also provides delicious and easy-to-make hormone-balancing recipes, including: Cauliflower Buffalo Chowder Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps Butternut Breakfast Tacos Mediterranean Croquettes Apple Pie Nachos Brownie Batter Hummus Your Body in Balance gives new hope for people struggling with health issues. Thousands of people have already reclaimed their lives and their health through the strategic dietary changes described in this book. Whether you're looking to treat a specific ailment or are in search of better overall health, Dr. Neal Barnard provides an easy pathway toward pain relief, weight control, and a lifetime of good health., You have the power to change your hormones through the food choices you make. And by choosing hormone-adjusting foods, you can revolutionize your health. Neal Barnard, MD, a leading authority on nutrition and health, shows how to apply these findings to a broad range of conditions, from infertility and endometriosis to erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, and illustrates them with real-life successes. Your Body in Balance provides step-by-step guidance for understanding what's at the root of your suffering and provides a practical plan for feeling better fast. Certain foods cause your body to produce hormones. Others cause you to eliminate them. You need to know which are which. Going straight to the heart of your personal needs, this breakthrough book explains the latest research and offers a new approach to treating, preventing, and even curing many of the most common and persistent health problems. Few people realize that a simple food prescription can gently restore hormone balance, with benefits rivaling medications. This groundbreaking guide gives new hope to people struggling with health issues, and its strategic dietary plan has already enabled thousands of people to reclaim their health. Whether you're looking to treat a specific ailment or are in search of better overall health, Dr. Neal Barnard has an easy pathway for you toward pain relief, weight control, and a lifetime of good health.