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The Hormone Boost: How to Power Up Your 6 Essential Hormones for Strength, Energy, and Weight Loss
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Natasha Turner returns with a simple and effective weight-loss plan that harnesses the power of the six hormones linked to strength, energy, and weight loss.
When it comes to metabolism, energy, immunity, memory, mood, and strength, who doesn't need a boost now and then? The Hormone Boost is the first book to provide an extensive, scientific overview of the six hormones that influence weight loss. Although it is widely accepted that the thyroid hormones control weight loss efforts, Dr. Turner reveals how the impact of five other hormones--testosterone and DHEAs, adiponectin, growth hormone, adrenaline, and glucagon--are equally important when trying to lose weight.
In Dr. Turner's previous bestselling books, she taught you how to identify and solve hormonal imbalances. In The Hormone Boost, she focuses on optimizing what's right and includes a revolutionary plan that has been proven effective for everyone, not just those experiencing symptoms of hormone disruption. With more than 60 recipes and a simple Pick-4 guide to creating meals, smoothies, and salads, the book makes getting the right balance of carbs, fat, and protein easy.
The Hormone Boost is chock-full of tips and positive research findings and features daily progress tracking aids and a weekly workout plan that emphasizes strength training. The book also includes advice about supplements for accelerating fat loss, improving sleep, digestion, and skin appearance, as well as building strong muscles and bones. You will find inspiration in the success stories from Dr. Turner's clinical practice and TV belly-fat makeovers.
Rather than merely targeting weight loss, The Hormone Boost offers total wellness. No more deprivation, irritability, hunger, or fatigue that so often accompany diets. Dr. Turner's plan will have you energized from the start!
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2016
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March 28, 2017
So irritated. While the base science behind why we need certain hormones is sound, where Turner goes with that info is fairly ridiculous. If you took her advice, you'd be taking upwards of 40 supplements daily (10+ of them formulated by her. Shocker). She makes enormous leaps in logic and leaves out information when making arguments that support her ideas. I'm a little disgusted by her lack of responsibility, particularly when it comes to drug interactions. Even more distressingly, this was written by a woman who has PCOS; some of her suggestions are contraindicated for the condition, and yet she never addresses modifications in the event of hormone imbalances such as high testosterone, hyperthyroidism, etc.
In the end, the "diet" she is suggesting is no different than the food guidelines found in the Insulin Resistance Diet. Go check that out instead, get a little exercise, and skip Turner's hard sell.
In the end, the "diet" she is suggesting is no different than the food guidelines found in the Insulin Resistance Diet. Go check that out instead, get a little exercise, and skip Turner's hard sell.
March 2, 2017
I usually do not read books like this, because I get worried that the author is trying to sell me a miracle solution/diet/fitness program that somehow only she knows about. I should follow my intuition more because, although there were some very informative sections, particularly in the beginning about the importance of hormonal balance, the author is primarily trying to sell you her "boost" diet plan. It was just too much of that to see past.
July 9, 2018
Not a lot of info I didn't already know -- I did a lot of skipping and skimming. For someone totally new to the concept of how to lose weight and balance hormones, though, it probably would be very helpful. There were a few new nuggets in there, though, especially with respect to the hormone adiponectin (and also how acetylcholine pertains to weight, that was interesting.)
April 16, 2021
I was a bit surprised to see how many negative reviews there were on this book. I really enjoyed it! I think the negative reviews mainly fall in one or two camps. First off, people seem to be annoyed that she advertises her supplements. And she does. A lot. However, she also says what is in those supplements and has the formulations online so you can literally go and see what the formula is and buy a cheaper alternative if you would like. She is not making anyone buy hers! She states the benefits of certain vitamins, minerals and herbs and mentions hers since she has conveniently combined them.
I also saw complaints about the number of supplements she covers. She is not saying to take every supplement she discusses! Even if the reader has every issue, it is much more likely that only one or a combo with multiple, would be taken in a specific area. She because six different vitamins help, doesn't mean you have to take that many. Not every vitamin works for each person. For instance, a pregnant or breastfeeding mother is sorely limited on what they can take. So perhaps six are listed, but they can only take one of them. By listing multiple though, there is an increased odd of finding one that may work, based on individual circumstances. Also, there are many supplements that combine a bunch of these vitamins together. Both her formulations, and other brands as well. So again, she is not recommending the reader take every supplement that she lists. Instead, she is giving recommendations to help a certain issue. Additionally, supplements is only part of what she lists. She also includes lifestyle changes for each topic she discusses, complete with meal planning guidelines, some recipes, and a simplified workout program. I was delighted by all of the holistic non-medication options that she has, such as eating a certain macronutrient breakdown in the morning and sleeping a certain amount of hours each night, naturally increases the thyroid hormone. She is thorough, and includes lots of helpful tips. I thought it was a fantastic book and has been better than any other holistic hormone/thyroid healing book I have came across. Yes, it is a lot of healthy lifestyle changes and gentle prodding by various supplements rather than just medicating, but it also comes with a lot less side effects. Of course, the reader should always do their due diligence and research any supplements before they begin to take them, but she gives a great introductory overview of them. I also love how she explains why the reader should make certain lifestyle changes, like how it affects the body and is vital for our hormones, which makes it easier to stick with, in my experience.
I checked this out from my library and took lots of pertinent notes, but I have a feeling I forgot things that I will want to come back to and need to check it out again! I'm excited to check out her other books as well!
I also saw complaints about the number of supplements she covers. She is not saying to take every supplement she discusses! Even if the reader has every issue, it is much more likely that only one or a combo with multiple, would be taken in a specific area. She because six different vitamins help, doesn't mean you have to take that many. Not every vitamin works for each person. For instance, a pregnant or breastfeeding mother is sorely limited on what they can take. So perhaps six are listed, but they can only take one of them. By listing multiple though, there is an increased odd of finding one that may work, based on individual circumstances. Also, there are many supplements that combine a bunch of these vitamins together. Both her formulations, and other brands as well. So again, she is not recommending the reader take every supplement that she lists. Instead, she is giving recommendations to help a certain issue. Additionally, supplements is only part of what she lists. She also includes lifestyle changes for each topic she discusses, complete with meal planning guidelines, some recipes, and a simplified workout program. I was delighted by all of the holistic non-medication options that she has, such as eating a certain macronutrient breakdown in the morning and sleeping a certain amount of hours each night, naturally increases the thyroid hormone. She is thorough, and includes lots of helpful tips. I thought it was a fantastic book and has been better than any other holistic hormone/thyroid healing book I have came across. Yes, it is a lot of healthy lifestyle changes and gentle prodding by various supplements rather than just medicating, but it also comes with a lot less side effects. Of course, the reader should always do their due diligence and research any supplements before they begin to take them, but she gives a great introductory overview of them. I also love how she explains why the reader should make certain lifestyle changes, like how it affects the body and is vital for our hormones, which makes it easier to stick with, in my experience.
I checked this out from my library and took lots of pertinent notes, but I have a feeling I forgot things that I will want to come back to and need to check it out again! I'm excited to check out her other books as well!
January 18, 2020
Learned quite a bit about hormones. Changed my daily vitamins and reduced dairy. Now I'm sleeping better and my exzema has improved.
August 10, 2022
I may not agree with all the information in this book, however, I do feel it has a lot of great support and education with supporting a body, not in balance.
April 21, 2023
my first time reading "this" kind of book. intersting knowledge about hormones anddd i like it!
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