The Natural Superwoman The Scientifically Backed Program for Feeling Great, Looking Younger,and Enjoying Amazing Energy at Any Age

by Reiss, M. D., OB/GYN, Uzzi; Gendell, Yfat Reiss

• ISBN13: 9781583333242
• ISBN10: 158333324X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-13
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

The new health bible for women. Women all over the world flock to Dr. Uzzi Reiss for his cutting-edge approach to women’s health. In The Natural Superwoman, Dr. Reiss brings his innovative philosophy to women everywhere, demonstrating how they can stop feeling overwhelmed and tired and start feeling their best—energized, focused, and ready to take on the world —each day. As Dr. Reiss explains, hormone balance is the key to living with vitality. His anti-aging program combines natural hormone therapy, essential nutritional advice, simple exercise, and mind-body techniques to help you, no matter what your age, become the healthiest, most vibrant natural superwoman” you can be. The Natural Superwomanillustrates: · Which specific hormones can enhance energy, sexuality, and memory; heal dry skin; relieve sleep disorders; alleviate depression; and more · Why you should take magnesium instead of calcium to guard against osteoporosis · How to make simple changes to your diet to help you lose weight · Why you may actually be exercising too much This book offers accessible yet authoritative information from a physician with more than thirty years of experience in understanding and working with women. The Natural Superwomanshows you how to take control of your well-being and feel better than ever naturally.

Author Biography

Uzzi Reiss, M.D., OB/GYN, has a successful medical practice in Beverly Hills, California, that attracts celebrity clients from the worlds of film, television, high fashion, and politics. Recognized as an international authority on bioidentical hormones, Dr. Reiss has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Parenting, and Fitness, as well as in Suzanne Somers-'s The Sexy Years.

Yfat Reiss Gendell is Dr. Reiss-'s daughter and a partner at Foundry Literary + Media, an agency she co-established. She is the coauthor of many health and other practical nonfiction books, including How to Make a Pregnant Woman Happy.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Do You Feel Like Yourself?	p. 1
The Natural Superwoman Lifestyle
Diet and Nutrition: Eating Smart to Achieve Your Ideal Weight	p. 15
Activity: The Importance of Living Vibrantly	p. 43
What Bioidentical Hormones Do for the Natural Superwoman
Fact Versus Fiction on the Risks of Hormones	p. 63
Estrogen: The Essence of a Woman	p. 75
Progesterone: Estrogen's Best Friend	p. 109
Human Growth Hormone: The Misunderstood Partner	p. 129
DHEA: The Master Hormone	p. 143
Pregnenolone: Your Brain Power	p. 164
Testosterone: Your Secret Strength	p. 175
Natural Superwoman Strategies for Balancing Mood
The Power of Neurotransmitters	p. 201
Relieving Stress	p. 208
Depression	p. 238
Anxiety	p. 258
Sleep and Insomnia	p. 272
Memory	p. 292
Living Disease-Free as a Natural Superwoman
Your Bone Health and How to Fight Against Osteoporosis	p. 321
Strategies for Proactively Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer	p. 326
Notes	p. 352
Resources	p. 362
Index	p. 365
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