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Breakthrough:Eight Steps to Wellness (Life-Altering Secrets from Today's Cutting-Edge Doctors)
Life-Altering Secrets from Today’s Cutting-Edge Doctors and the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Ageless
Today’s most trusted advocate of antiaging medicine, Suzanne Somers, deepens her commitment to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by opening their eyes to cutting-edge, proven remedies and preventative care that most doctors just aren’t talking about wi...more
Today’s most trusted advocate of antiaging medicine, Suzanne Somers, deepens her commitment to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by opening their eyes to cutting-edge, proven remedies and preventative care that most doctors just aren’t talking about wi...more
Hardcover, 450 pages
Published
September 9th 2008
by Crown
(first published 2008)
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This book took me like a month to read. Of course stopping to read other books probably didn't help, lol. This book kind of reminded me of her other book that I read called Knockout. It has SO much information and your mind gets a little boggled. Its like a text book, you can only read a few chapters at a time, then take a break so you can soak in what you just learned.
This book says that it's about the 8 steps to wellness, but really it kind of just seemed like another chance for her to g...more
This book says that it's about the 8 steps to wellness, but really it kind of just seemed like another chance for her to g...more
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An interesting account of the steps you can take to prolong your life. Mostly well researched comments on nutrition, but it reads like a new age bullshit book. I expect that's a product of the author being savvy enough to know where her likely audience lies. The doctors the author quotes seem pretty reputable, though it's clear she didn't always understand what they were telling her. Nonetheless, I think this is a valuable health book with many good insights. Especially if you are a skeptic and ...more
Overall an intriguing read. I try to keep up with research about supplements and diet but I had not yet gone to the effort to get curcumin/turmeric and resveratrol until repeatedly reading of their virtues in this book.
I've never read any of her other books; I think what made this book palatable to me was the interviews with the cutting-edge doctors. If it had just been the views of an actress, I don't think I'd have gotten far.
I have no opinion about the bioidentical ...more
I've never read any of her other books; I think what made this book palatable to me was the interviews with the cutting-edge doctors. If it had just been the views of an actress, I don't think I'd have gotten far.
I have no opinion about the bioidentical ...more
I wish I could give more then 5 stars to this book. It should be a must read by both men and women. She interviews some of the top anti-aging doctors, including the best one in the country that has his practice in our own backyard. Some of these doctors are md's who have crossed over to alternative medicine. This book is full of amazing information. I can't say enough good things about it. RUN out and grab yourself a copy. It's a big book, but I'll bet you read it as fast as I did, I coul...more
When I picked this book up from the library I was intriqued but wasn't expecting much....I mean Suzanne Somers? The same person who brought us the thigh master? Well, was I wrong! Suzanne brings cutting edge info from very progressive doctors. She also provides wonderful resources at the end of the book. I highly recommend both men and women read this book, make appropriate dietary/life style changes and then find a doctor who embraces this type of approach.
Self-help book - Always searching for another way to tackle chronic illness without pain pills. This book has info and then some! Interviews doctors on the cutting edge of a new concept in medicine - 'wellness'.
Through Nutritian, Natural Supplements (after testing to see what your body is lacking). Worth the time to read! More than once!
Remember the movie line " I want some of what she's having! " Well, that's how I feel about Ms.Somers!
Through Nutritian, Natural Supplements (after testing to see what your body is lacking). Worth the time to read! More than once!
Remember the movie line " I want some of what she's having! " Well, that's how I feel about Ms.Somers!
Wow--she really is investing her time and money into health preservation! Interesting topic and information, whether or not you can adopt her practices. I learned that: macular degeneration starts in the stomach; testosterone level in men today is dramatically lower on average than in 1980s (possibly due to stress, obesity, toxins and insecticides); MSG is a nerve toxin; and Aspartame "produces the very same brain damage that MSG does".
It was a wonderful informative book telling the American people about what the Food Manufacturers are putting into our food. Bad things that can hurt us. We need to educate our children also. Let them know that what we eat can damage our cells of our body.
I recommend this book to everyone. It make you aware of what's happening all around us. I'm glad someone has the courage to be honest.
I recommend this book to everyone. It make you aware of what's happening all around us. I'm glad someone has the courage to be honest.
I enjoyed the interviews with the doctors. This is a book I would buy if my chiropractor believed in bio-identical hormones. We haven't connected yet on this topic. I need to learn more about this topic. I did enjoy the book and her writing. She also has good podcasts on itunes from interviews about this book that are informative for someone who is a listener and likes the info free.
This book what my beginning to a healthier me. I now eat mostly organic and am very into health, nutrition and wellness.. It can kind of be a depressing thought after you realize how unhealthy Americans are. This book was definitely a great eye-opener and I'm glad to have picked it up while I was on vacation in Boise, Idaho! GREAT READ!
This book contains a wealth of health information. I usually take what I read with a grain of salt, but I am quite interested in health information, and I am familiar with a lot of the topics in here. Very good advice, very worth reading, take all the advice you can. I'm not that into the daily bio-identicals the author takes, but the rest of it is good preventative medicine.
I loved this book and honestly thing everyone should read it. My friend was cleaning out her stuff and gave me some books and this was one of them. I would of never chose this to read but am so glad I did. It is alternatives to prescription drugs and I learned so much!! A must read for everyone I love.
This book changed my life. After reading it and following it to a T (I continue to follow it to this day), I went from a size 16 to a size 8. I feel better than I ever have in my life, and I understand how to listen to my body. A must read for anyone ready to take their health into their own hands.
When I first saw this book in the library, I rolled my eyes. But then I saw Suzanne on Oprah and the stuff she was saying made sense to me, so when I saw it again I decided to give it a go. I was impressed mostly with the fact that the book is comprised of discussions with actual doctors moreso than her personal opinions. The content's pretty controversial but it definitely gave easy to understand explanations about the body, food, the brain, and cancer, specifically. And it also convinced me wh...more
Suzanne is bright and knows her stuff. Her animosity towards westernized medicine is a little too zealous for me. Although, I do agree with much of what she says, and completely agree with her endorsement of bio-identical hormones. I really liked her interviews with many of the experts in the field of preventative medicine. That was my favorite part. I could do without Suzanne's biting commentary.
One final thought: Suzanne's daily routine is extensive. She may feel and look GREAT, b...more
One final thought: Suzanne's daily routine is extensive. She may feel and look GREAT, b...more
I very much enjoyed the interviews and medical information supplied by the doctors. Admittedly Suzanne Somers is not a doctor, but she lets the doctors tell their story. In that process the doctors tell us about many other interesting factors (D-Mannos for example)
This is a book that you keep around as a reference book. It is so informative and a book that everyone should read. There are many interviews with progressive doctors who believe in practicing "Breakthrough" medicine.
Interesting in what multiple M.D.s think in what we should take in regards to supplements, lifestyles and nutrition. Can't say I'll be injecting myself daily with supplements like Suzanne Somers does but I did gain valuable information on some additional supplements to take.
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I am really enjoying this so far. many informative and interesting interviews with truly cutting edge doctors. I've already learned so much from the first few chapters. Very relevant to my life at the moment.
My dear friend Denise gave this book to me.
My only regret about this book is that I did not read it immediately after it was given to me! This book is a must read for every American, especially for American women. I learned so much from this book and I now have nothing but great respect for Suzanne Somers. Information is Power. This book is a collection of interviews with some of the best, think outside of the box-doctors practicing today & their personal advice. If you are tired of...more
My only regret about this book is that I did not read it immediately after it was given to me! This book is a must read for every American, especially for American women. I learned so much from this book and I now have nothing but great respect for Suzanne Somers. Information is Power. This book is a collection of interviews with some of the best, think outside of the box-doctors practicing today & their personal advice. If you are tired of...more
This book is so informative. The book is made up of interviews between Suzanne and "cutting edge" doctors. This book has definitely led me to make some changes in my life. #1 no more diet soda ever!
Yes, she is feeling good. But to not age somewhat? Interesting if you have all the money to do this. We can help ourselves by reading this book and taking from it what works for each of us.
Another mixed bag - useful, cutting edge info, but a lot of these therapies have not been clinically tested in long term studies, and they are VERY expensive. Great info, though.
So far it's a good read. Some of the information is over the top, but I'm not one to throw the baby out with the bath water. I know there are some things to glean here.
Great book that inspires one to take charge of their health in the aging process. Provides information on processed foods, vitamins, and an overview of physiology.
good info and lots of resources listed.
love info on the natural approach to good health
and diet.
i did have a hard time getting through it though.
love info on the natural approach to good health
and diet.
i did have a hard time getting through it though.
Amazing book. Must read for anyone interested in their health. I am constantly referring back to the book as it's chocked full of amazing info.
Ehh..seems like a lot of injections and pills to take. I guess if it worked for her, great...but don't know if I would take that route.
Tons of great information in this book!!! I've been learning a lot about nutrition lately and this book is a great help.
I must admit that I'm not a big Suzanne Somers fan, but this book was given to me so I figured I'd see what she had to say. I really took a lot of useful information away from this book. I totally agree that we, as Americans, are far too reliant on pharmaceuticals. The interviews with "breakthrough" doctors were very eye-opening and informative. I'm not a "health nut" by any means, but I do believe in trying natural means to keep yourself healthy. I took notes while read...more
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Suzanne Somers is an American actress, author, and businesswoman. Best known for her role as the ditzy blonde Chrissy Snow on the ABC sitcom Three's Company, she also had a noted starring role on the sitcom Step by Step as Carol Foster Lambert. She later capitalized on her acting career by also establishing herself as an author of a series of self-help books. She has released two autobiographies, ...more
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