Younger You

by Eric R. Braverman

Break the aging code and feel 15 years younger—from the inside out. In the constant battle to stay young and feel fit, we will try any of the quick fixes that come on the market, including so-called miracle products, fad diets, trendy exercise programs, and untested supplements. Many even risk elective surgical procedures just to look young again. But you don't need surgery, pricey cosmetics, or starvation to look and feel 15 years younger. The secret to living a longer, more vibrant life has at last been discovered, and the proverbial fountain of youth is right in your hands. Discover how you

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Diets

256 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 2006

Reviews

[Ayse_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read, describes obesity and disease as defects in major neurotransmitter synthesis and signaling..

[V · Rating 2 out of 5]

blood levels - function
Luteinizing hormone ( LH ) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH ) - Pituitary gonadotropins; assess gonadal dysfunction and infertility
Thyroid-stimulating hormone ( TSH ) - measures thyroid function
Estradiol - measures estradiol level
Progresterone - measures progresterone level

Sex hormone binding globulin - A protein that when bound correctly, allows every sex hormone to be used correctly; when too high, indicates estrogen dominant; when too low, testosterone dominant

Free and total testosterone - measures testosterone that is stored and utilized by the body

[Robert Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book has a revolutionary insight- you are as old as your oldest organ. Your most important organ is your brain- if brain function deteriorates, it will send death signals to the rest of your body. Most of the advice is pretty standard though- eat healthy, sleep, exercise, etc.

[Peachy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's amazing how the body can be managed by understanding biochemicals.

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author is in the same league as Dr. Oz and Dr. Mercola. He has some interesting ideas but is presenting other peoples ideas without fully understanding them causing him to misrepresent the broader impact of his recommendations. For example, he recommends taking b vitamins to reduce homocystiene in order to increase cardiac outcomes. While this in theory should work studies have shown it hasn't. He also recommends Human Growth Hormone for longevity which if I recall correctly does the opposite. My guess is that there are situations in which he is correct (e.g. to remedy muscle wasting) but the author presents very little explanation and nuance around most of his recommendations. If you know little about neurotransmitters and health this could be a good book for you, but if you are a health nut I'd recommend going to the source and read either a textbook or a book by a neurotransmitter specialist.

[Just · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insights on health.
The importance of the brain in aging was valuable to know.
The recommendations to balance brain chemistry, and the 4 neurochemicals: dopamine, GABA, acetylcholine, and serotonin are essential to lead a balanced life.

[Marie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Careful

Be careful people because when you buy THIS book, you can't download it on several devices (smartphone, tablet and computer).

[ROSALIE · Rating 4 out of 5]

YOUNGER YOU UNLOCK THE HIDDEN POWER OF YOUR BRAIN TO LOOK AND FEEL 15 YEARS YOUNGER - a book by Eric R. Braverman, M.D. is a wealth of information about how the youth and vitality of the the brain affects the health of the body in general..."If you are not internally young, then you are not truly young or healthy." [introduction pg xxiii]
I like the book because it takes you from one point of importance to the next in a seemingly medical fashion that is more hands-on than a lot of same genre books that get stuck preaching in one dimension only. Dr. Braverman starts immediately with explaining the function of the brain and how it affects all aspects of aging then moves right on with the test that allows you to find your own age code. You are launched from there. Nutrition is advised. Chemicals important to brain function are given indepth descriptions with symptoms of deficiencies. There are lots of suggestions for supplements and/or hormone help.Once you realize your weakest spot, the book is formulated so you can go immediately forward to whichever chapter is right to start with.

The amount of information here is abundant without being repetitive or uninteresting. I really appreciated it, although sometimes I wondered if I should be a doctor myself to digest it all. There is plenty of advice, almost too much for supplements and hormones. It's a bit hard to figure it all out.
The differing chapters have suggestions for meals and snacks to help strengthen particular areas, but I was hoping for more information on nutrition and building my brain power with more natural substances. All in all, it's a great rescource book going in many directions covering the same subject, much better than the usual more self-serving books on the same subject.

[Tracy]

I saw this book on a tv doctor show (a morning show about improving your health and not a fictional tv doctor show like ER or Grey's Anatomy) when I was in the dentist's office a couple days ago. (A real fun visit too, where I was told I have a cavity, my first ever, and then there were mentions of this horrifying phrase: "root canal". *violent shudders*). Anyway, the particular show featured a 40-year-old woman whose insides were aged to 60. The book is all about how to reverse the signs of aging (I think) and all about getting calorie free nutrients through spices like cinnamon and rosemary. (Though I have to say eating the recommended 2 tsp of cinnamon in a bowl of oatmeal the other day was a little less than pleasant.)

[Teddy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly skimmed through to get the important points. I don't know that this will change my life, but it had some good information.