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Kick Menstrual Cramps in the Nuts
KICK MENSTRUAL CRAMPS IN THE NUTS is brought to you by touring comedian turned natural health expert, T.C. Hale (aka Tony Hale). Not only will Hale have you laughing out loud while he reveals the secrets behind cramps and how the human body functions, you will also learn how to look at your own body chemistry to understand the underlying cause of YOUR menstrual cramps. Since the reason cramps can exist varies from person to person, once you understand what is going on with your chemistry, this book will help you understand what foods, supplements, or lifestyle changes could eliminate your desire to scream at inanimate objects once a month. If you are easily offended or if laughing is too painful while you’re cramping, you can read the more straightforward version of this book, DONE WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS. Both versions will teach the same science and the same secrets. In this version, the author just gets to crack himself up.
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220 pages, Paperback
First published April 11, 2012
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June 18, 2012
In spite of the goofy title, I decided to read this book for two reasons: 1. My daughter recommended it and 2. It was a free Kindle download.
The title is actually rather misleading...this book actually educates the reader about biochemical imbalances that can cause a number of health problems...not just menstrual cramps. Written by a stand-up comic who turned himself into a personal trainer and health researcher after his own medical crisis (and backed by medical professionals) Kick Menstrual Cramps in the Nuts is full of laughs, as well as valuable insights for anyone wishing to improve his or her overall health.
The author has several other health-related titles "in the works," but it appears that most will be offering the same general information with just a bit more detail about the other targeted problems. He promises in future titles to kick fat, depression, insomnia, constipation, smoking, and even crazy "in the nuts."
Still, the science explained in this book is reasonable, and the author gives the reader concrete, chemical measurements to help assess the need for better dietary choices and/or supplementation. If you are frustrated by most doctors' "Big Pharma" approach to what ails you, this book may help you sort out your own problems. Hale emphasizes the importance of treating the underlying cause/s of symptoms, not the symptoms themselves. It seems worth a try.
The title is actually rather misleading...this book actually educates the reader about biochemical imbalances that can cause a number of health problems...not just menstrual cramps. Written by a stand-up comic who turned himself into a personal trainer and health researcher after his own medical crisis (and backed by medical professionals) Kick Menstrual Cramps in the Nuts is full of laughs, as well as valuable insights for anyone wishing to improve his or her overall health.
The author has several other health-related titles "in the works," but it appears that most will be offering the same general information with just a bit more detail about the other targeted problems. He promises in future titles to kick fat, depression, insomnia, constipation, smoking, and even crazy "in the nuts."
Still, the science explained in this book is reasonable, and the author gives the reader concrete, chemical measurements to help assess the need for better dietary choices and/or supplementation. If you are frustrated by most doctors' "Big Pharma" approach to what ails you, this book may help you sort out your own problems. Hale emphasizes the importance of treating the underlying cause/s of symptoms, not the symptoms themselves. It seems worth a try.
November 16, 2019
OOps! I thought I was reviewing TC Hale's very similar "kick fat in the nuts" book...but they are very, very much the same, and that one apparently has more info...so I believe this review is still valid here. ...
This book has great info, and certainly led me to begin following TC Hale's podcast---which by the way, is not only informative, but hilarious! I highly recommend it.
I am still in the process of being the "proof of the pudding", so I can't really give a definitive "does this work or not" result yet...and there are a couple of reasons why...
1---the self tests are fairly simple, especially if you only stick with the basic ones...but if you find you need to also do the intermediate ones, that can take a little more time. Not too much, but for me, not as quick as I had hoped, and it seems the days that I choose to do the tests just feel a little scattered with the extra stuff I am thinking about doing/having to stop and do. But if it helps, it is worth it, and i have definitely learned some things about myself that make sense for what I was experiencing daily!
2---a word about the coalition website he mentions where you can get help with self-tests: unless you are paying one of the practitioners associated with the site, it is really just a place to input your information and see it regurgitated back to you on a chart. I have not found it very helpful. I actually found that just using the hard copy versions of the data sheets is more helpful. However, membership to the site was only $20 (which is a chunk for me, but I took it out of my monthly health stuff allottment, so I wasn't too bothered). After the fact, I have since found that that site is really only helpful if you are working with one of the practitioners. I might have made a different choice had I known that in advance. I do find that I might like a little more guidance, but there are no practitioners in my area. (when I reached out to the website to ask for one, I found out that my options were to either get some fairly expensive one-on-one time via email with Tony or have them match me up with one of their practitioners for some distance coaching---and as I have a limited budget and have no idea what they would charge---it varies with each coach---I have been hesitant. That said, I do feel like I could use a little extra guidance, if I really want to see if this works).
In the meantime, at least I am aware of the reasons why it has been harder to get up in the morning than it used to be, why a certain way of eating that I used to do worked for me so well in some ways but had some issues in others, and has given me some awareness.
As someone who has been a nutrition geek for over a decade, even with a couple of nutrition certifications as well as fitness certifications, I found the info really enlightening and was astounded that no one has put it all together like this before---the revelations pertaining to me had to do with my low blood pressure, seemingly stuck in anabolic state, and tendency towards being too alkaline...so that awareness is a help!
now, how to get more mineral intake into my body. Working on the digestion stuff, but so far not seeing major difference, even with supplements reccommended---this is why I might need guidance.
This book has great info, and certainly led me to begin following TC Hale's podcast---which by the way, is not only informative, but hilarious! I highly recommend it.
I am still in the process of being the "proof of the pudding", so I can't really give a definitive "does this work or not" result yet...and there are a couple of reasons why...
1---the self tests are fairly simple, especially if you only stick with the basic ones...but if you find you need to also do the intermediate ones, that can take a little more time. Not too much, but for me, not as quick as I had hoped, and it seems the days that I choose to do the tests just feel a little scattered with the extra stuff I am thinking about doing/having to stop and do. But if it helps, it is worth it, and i have definitely learned some things about myself that make sense for what I was experiencing daily!
2---a word about the coalition website he mentions where you can get help with self-tests: unless you are paying one of the practitioners associated with the site, it is really just a place to input your information and see it regurgitated back to you on a chart. I have not found it very helpful. I actually found that just using the hard copy versions of the data sheets is more helpful. However, membership to the site was only $20 (which is a chunk for me, but I took it out of my monthly health stuff allottment, so I wasn't too bothered). After the fact, I have since found that that site is really only helpful if you are working with one of the practitioners. I might have made a different choice had I known that in advance. I do find that I might like a little more guidance, but there are no practitioners in my area. (when I reached out to the website to ask for one, I found out that my options were to either get some fairly expensive one-on-one time via email with Tony or have them match me up with one of their practitioners for some distance coaching---and as I have a limited budget and have no idea what they would charge---it varies with each coach---I have been hesitant. That said, I do feel like I could use a little extra guidance, if I really want to see if this works).
In the meantime, at least I am aware of the reasons why it has been harder to get up in the morning than it used to be, why a certain way of eating that I used to do worked for me so well in some ways but had some issues in others, and has given me some awareness.
As someone who has been a nutrition geek for over a decade, even with a couple of nutrition certifications as well as fitness certifications, I found the info really enlightening and was astounded that no one has put it all together like this before---the revelations pertaining to me had to do with my low blood pressure, seemingly stuck in anabolic state, and tendency towards being too alkaline...so that awareness is a help!
now, how to get more mineral intake into my body. Working on the digestion stuff, but so far not seeing major difference, even with supplements reccommended---this is why I might need guidance.
March 23, 2013
I read Kick Menstrual Cramps in the Nuts. It is plum full of all kinds of bioligical and physiological information about how your body works. It was a slow read for me due to the sheer volume of information included. It outlines self-tests you can use to determine what specific system imbalances exist for your body. It then directs you to specific supplements and food suggestions and which things to avoid/limit to improve the imbalances and in turn how you feel and your general health.
A lot of the information made perfect sense once I read it. I always attributed menstrual cramps to family genetics. Although genetics may be causing part of the problem (in terms of how your body reacts to certain variables), changes in lifestyle may just allow people to cure imbalances and symptoms such as cramps and a lot of other problems which are also covered in the book.
Although I have not accumulated all of the testing materials required, I still have to purchase a glucometer and an 11 parameter pH kit, I have started my self-tests. I am definitely noting some areas for improvement and am striving to work on those over time.
The most appealing part of this book to me is that each person needs to find out what his/her own body chemistry is doing and that there is no single diet or fix or supplement combinations that works for everyone because we are all unique. This book helps you to become an active participant in your own health, find weaknesses in your own body and correct them.
A lot of the information made perfect sense once I read it. I always attributed menstrual cramps to family genetics. Although genetics may be causing part of the problem (in terms of how your body reacts to certain variables), changes in lifestyle may just allow people to cure imbalances and symptoms such as cramps and a lot of other problems which are also covered in the book.
Although I have not accumulated all of the testing materials required, I still have to purchase a glucometer and an 11 parameter pH kit, I have started my self-tests. I am definitely noting some areas for improvement and am striving to work on those over time.
The most appealing part of this book to me is that each person needs to find out what his/her own body chemistry is doing and that there is no single diet or fix or supplement combinations that works for everyone because we are all unique. This book helps you to become an active participant in your own health, find weaknesses in your own body and correct them.
October 6, 2019
The basis of this book is how imbalances in the digestive system can produce various symptoms/diseases including menstrual cramps. If you want a mostly clear and straightforward explanation of how digestion works then read this book! In spite of my YEARS of scientific education (non-medical) and of personal research on health, I had never read a better description of how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. In fact, several of the facts I had never heard before at all, in spite of the fact that they made complete sense. I am currently trying a few of the author's suggestions and modifying a few others to use to see if they do indeed improve my digestion (and my health).
The author does plug his other soon-to-be-released books numerous times throughout the book, but it doesn't feel too intrusive or pushy. It seemed implied though that the bulk of those other books would be the same as this one - that digestion is the key to health.
The author does plug his other soon-to-be-released books numerous times throughout the book, but it doesn't feel too intrusive or pushy. It seemed implied though that the bulk of those other books would be the same as this one - that digestion is the key to health.
September 9, 2013
A very uninteresting read for me. Nevertheless, it did have a lot of information. For anybody that gets bored to tears with this book like I did just skip to the “Wha’d He Say” section at the end of each chapter. Other than that, it was a very well put together book with little to no grammatical mistakes.
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