Dr. Claudia Welch's Guide to Balancing Hormones and Achieving Optimal Wellness

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Italy on Nov 26, 2023

Manju: Total waste of money

India on Jul 08, 2023

Lakshmi: Awesome
Author really knows the principles of Ayurveda and explains it in a way that the reader can practice daily .

United States on May 19, 2023

Faiza: Good

India on Mar 19, 2023

"gentlebooks": I love this book! It's easy to read and understand. I haven't read through the entire book yet as I'm focusing on the chapters that are relevant to me at this moment in time. One of the things I really like about this book (in addition to the way it's written - easy to understand) is the author cross-references chapters in each section if you want to stop where you are and and read further on a topic mentioned. Highly recommend.

United States on Mar 18, 2023

Jeanne T.: I love this book. Simple, straightforward, well written, melts together the concepts of ayurveda and TMC, and it's a really warm, comforting book. Too many books and blogs and videos nowadays are about always running everywhere, feeding on salads, doing constant cardio, following strict eating regiments, etc. This book doesn't pressure you. It's all about balance and wholeness, and figuring out what works for you and your constitution. At the most basic level, it's essential to ask yourself what you need more of in your life, and what you need less of. The author doesn't give you a one and only detailed programm of what EVERYONE should do; instead it's carefully explained how to assess what state your body is in and what the nature of your imbalance is. The book doesn't either take a stand against veganism or vegetarianism, which is great considering the fact that TMC and ayurveda are at their core mostly vegetarian and that so many modern practitioners seem to forget that. But if that's not your thing, you're not pressured either, just reminded to buy quality product. Personally I'm someone handicapped with PTSD and hormonal issues and chronic pain (mostly due probably to lack of...

France on Dec 31, 2019

RKelly: Well-written, easily understood and extremely helpful for someone dealing with hormone imbalance and changes. I found it to be a nice balance of science, eastern medicine, nutrition and practical advise. This provided me with a good starting baseline before diving into more specific information (and deciding which specific info I wanted/needed) elsewhere. It's still my go-to reference.

United States on Jan 11, 2018

Nicole: I purchased this book back in September of 2015, and I must say, it is by far one of the best and most informative books I have ever read on women's hormones. As a 20-somthing year old with PCOS, I've been looking for information, explanations, and natural healing alternatives for this health issue.

The author not only talks about different issues and ways to cure them, but she also offers examples of issues that her patients have come to her with. The book does not solely focus on menopause like I thought it might. It offers insight into many hormonal issues and infertility, but menopause is a big focus. It's also nice to know what to expect, and what should and shouldn't be normal, when the time comes for such a drastic change in your body.

This book was a page turner, and I feel like there was so much useful information that I couldn't absorb all of it in one read. I will definitely be reading this book over and over again in the future. It's a permanent fixture on my bookshelf, and I'm sure it always will be. I actually have my mom reading it now!

I would 100% recommend this book to both young and older women. It's so important to know what's going on with...

Canada on Jan 15, 2016

anonymous: I can not recommend this book highly enough. It was one of the very best books I have ever read about women's health, and my book is highlighted the whole way through for future reference. Welch really outdid herself, and by other other 5-star reviews, I'm sure you can see how very helpful this book is.

What I really like about this book is that Welch makes sense of hormones, PMS symptoms, and that wigged-out stress I used to feel coursing through my body at the drop of a dime in very simple Ayurvedic/TCM terms. I felt a mounting concern about how my cycles were becoming more painful, feeling stressed all the time, and feeling increasing stagnation in the pelvic area. And with the help of this book, I feel I am on the path to lifelong health.

What I love about this book is that the solutions are simple. Welch sites several studies throughout the whole book. She references studies that show that diet and lifestyle can resolve something like 90% of all of our illnesses. Welch makes a great case for self care, doing yoga, pranayam, and meditation daily, having a daily routine, going walking at the same time of day, oil massages, simple foods during stress, eating...

United States on Apr 21, 2013

K. McCain: I wish I would have had this book before I was put on birth control pills for 17 years (yes, 17) to manage my horrible cramps. I would have never taken the pill, despite its 'safety' and reliability over the years. I didn't really need it, I needed a better diet, more sleep and stress management. I wish my grandmother would have had this book before being put on Hormone Replacement Therapy for over 20 straight years–she died too early of heart disease thanks solely to that mess (this was confirmed). While hindsight (and access to the Internet) makes the dangers of hormonal drugs easily available, many of us just trust our doctors, especially when we are miserable and will try anything to feel better at some point.

Knowledge is power and this book is full of fantastic information, some of which I have already learned through years of investigation and research but much of it I had not. And I consider myself more informed than most women I personally know. This book is helpful for both women in their childbearing years as well as those near or in menopause. It's also very helpful in understanding more about the thyroid. I had mine tested recently and realized that, while my...

United States on Jan 31, 2013