Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 396 pages
- Published by: Wellness Resources
- Edition: 2nd Edition May 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0972712119
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0972712118
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Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 1.4 pounds
Product Review
"No other guest in my 30+ years of broadcasting has spoken with more credibility and understanding of nutrition." --
Brad Walton, WCCO Radio (CBS/ Infinity Radio)"Richards presents a technical subject through analogies, examples, diagrams and detail in forty-five chapters organized by topic." --
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association of Minnesota, April 12, 2003"With over 700 references, but written in a clear format, this gem can lead to optimum health, vitality, and wellness." --
Marriage Magazine, March 2003
Product Description
Mastering Leptin contains exciting health advancements in solving obesity and weight problems, fatigue and low energy, low thyroid function, hypothyroidism, stress eating and food cravings, hormonal imbalance, menopausal weight gain, accelerated aging, fibromyalgia. More than a diet book, Mastering Leptin includes lifestyle solutions that will help individuals lose weight, increase energy, and reduce risk for disease.
Reader ReviewsI was impressed with the fact that this husband and wife team,in their early 50's, is so committed to bringing us the latest breaking news on leptin and the research related to solving obesity in this country. Their book (now the 2nd edition) explains why leptin is the key hormone that regulates all other hormones in the body, and how leptin imbalance is the precursor to heart disease, thyroid conditions, and cancer. The information is not their opinions, but rather a compilation of ALL scientific data on leptin to date, presented in a fairly easy-to-follow writing style. They give special guidelines for correcting leptin imbalances,including the use of certain supplements, which in turn will lead to correction of a host of other imbalances, like insulin resistance. (As an aside, insulin resistance alone affects 50% of our country's population, contributing hugely to the obesity epidemic.) I agree that the book is a bit choppy. I think a professional writer could have helped smooth out the rough edges. However, the content is exceptional. I have recently discovered that I am a borderline diabetic with a low-functioning thyroid and insulin resistance, which likely developed as a result of my last pregnancy. Prior to that I had no apparent problems in these areas. This book helps to explain how this happened and is guiding me back to healthy. I am indebted to these authors. I have also read the Rosedale Diet, which I think is also very good. However, I believe Mastering Leptin explains leptin and all its implications more completely. Mastering Leptin also explains the wisdom in waiting 5 hours between meals and avoiding snacks, and how that is critical to bringing leptin in line. Dr. Rosedale includes snacks in his book, focusing more on the types of foods to eat rather than on scheduling to allow your body to restore its natural rhythm. Eating all the time keeps our bodies too focused on digestion and keeps our insulin levels up. I'd go to the Rosedale Diet for the recipes but to the Mastering Leptin book for the guidance. Good luck to you all.
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