The Miracle of Natural Hormones: With over 40 Actual Case Studies

I really like Dr. Brownstein's newsletter, so I decided to buy this book on hormones since I have a badly deficient thyroid. I wanted information on thyroid improvement, and how other hormones might be affected by hypothyroidism as well as how their prescription and regulation works synergistically with thyroid hormones. This book has really great information, in detail, with case histories so the reader may compare his or her symptoms and case management with those of other people's. It would be a fabulous book--except for the lack of lab test values. Why didn't he include a chart or list of what various lab test results might be or should be, and give guidance on when to question the interpretation of a person's individual numbers? I know a great range exists for "normal" thyroid function, which is a reason why problems treating hypothyroid (and hyperthyroid) patients are so prevalent. However, this isn't really discussed in the book, and recommendations for amounts of Armour thyroid replacement are just not provided. So, while I got a lot of good information from this book, I wish it had been more specific regarding lab values for all hormones included.

HI,I enjoyed the book. It is interesting about melatonin. The book doesn't go into detail about how to use hormones, but John Lee books may help on that. It covers the general topics about hormones. Celiac people...gluten may hurt thyroid and other glands. I need bioidentical hormones to be ok. .5 estriol/120mg Progesterone/3.5mg testosterone 2X a day. I used to have 75mg of Progesterone, but got Lyme and adrenals are burned out so I had to raise the progesterone which helps energy/bones/immune system/sleep/myelin/swelling/blood sugar/blood pressure/make cortisol. The bioidentical hormones are "life support". Some people are estrogen dominant due to meat/dairy/soy/BPA/fat/chemicals/The Pill and at premenopause when progesterone starts to lower and at menopause when progesterone stops the immune system goes down. Estrogen blocks thyroid. Estriol maybe needed if estrogen is low. Progesterone makes estrogen receptor sites more sensitive. Testosterone lowers swelling and helps muscles/energy/bones etc. I rub on the hormones since orally the liver may dismantle them. It may take 2 years to find the right ratios of the hormones and the body may change so eventually a person finds their dose. Stress steals progesterone and Zn/B vitamins. Exercise/stress makes me need a tiny bit more of progesterone. PSTD stops with progesterone, but comes back when it wears off. Progesterone may help men also. Progesterone stop their prostate from swelling and help their immune system. Compounding pharmacies may help and Alternative doctors. Health food stores have herbs/creams that may help with hormones also. Genova test for hormones may help, but a person needs to fine tune the hormones by their symptoms. I have capsule to open and rub on and clickers. The clickers may malfunction so I have to adjust the hormones each time. A person can write down symptoms of too low or too high of hormones and learn to balance them. The hospital did not honor my thyroid medicine or bioidentical hormones/Vit B12 shot or vitamins/minerals/good oils. I told my doctor I can never go into the hospital again since my adrenals are burned out by what the hospital took away. God bless!

We are just learning that trauma, accidents and PTSD cause hyperactivity of our protective endocrine system. Wearing it down.This book with dilligence and help can make life changing results. It has done it for me. Plus the elimination of estrogenic plastics, pesticides and chemicals and foods (Most all soy,flax Etc,)

This book is a real eye-opener about the difference between the traditional "medicine and treatments" which more likely symptom management versa finding the root/cause of the health problems while supporting the human body' ability to heal naturally, without dangerous side effects and complications. A must read to anyone who has open mind for safe and alternative healing.

Dr. Brownstein is the best! This book should be mandatory reading for Family Practice or General Practitioner Doctors, as well as all people over 50. Conventional Medicine and its expensive prescription (patented) drugs have failed us. We need to get back to Real Natural Medicine for cures, and get away from pharmaceuticals that treat only our symptoms.

Bought it used for one cent. In very good shape. I now have all of Dr. Brownstein's books. I attended 2 of Dr. Brownstein's lectures 8 & 6 years ago and am really impressed with his knowledge and holistic approach to medicine.

I respect the author of the book. There were a lot of interesting and helpful information about hormones.

Very concise and informative. One chapter for each hormone. I have given copies to my doctors, because I don't think they get this training in medical school.

Fantastic little books full of useful facts about our body's needs and how it works. Very easy to read . I loved it!

Arrived promptly.Another great book from Dr.Brownstein. He is an excellent doctor---listen to him!

Helpful book

Very good book