The Miracle of Bio-Identical Hormones by Michael E. Platt,M.D. is a LIFE CHANGING read! For woman AND men of ALL ages, you will be shocked by the mistakes we are all making in our own health care, and our childrens! I am a Registered Nurse, and after applying the information I received from this book, my health has already improved dramatically, in less than 2 weeks! I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,Migraines, severe PMS {all my life}and Hypoglycemia.I am somewhat of a "health nut" and thought I knew a lot, forget it, after reading & studying this book, I have learned that many of my unidentified body struggles were/ are related to Hormone and Thyroid Imbalances ! This book addresses MANY male and female health issues including ADD, ADHD, Weight Loss, Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Cholesterol. I have been blown away by the truth behind so many of our health problems. Get this book ! It has already been a "MIRACLE" for me !

This fascinating book, written by an internist who became interested in hormones twenty-five years ago when his mother died of cancer, unravels many mysteries of human dis-ease. I found it to be clearly written and wonderfully informative.

This book purports that bio-identical hormones, which are hormones created from plants but which are identical to those produced by the human body, have been manufactured for seventy years and can be obtained by prescription from doctors and pharmacies, but -- according to my understanding -- they cannot be patented by pharmaceutical companies because they are natural. For that reason, pharmaceutical companies would prefer that patients go on their synthetic drugs -- the ones the companies stand to make the money on! And even though the natural hormones are much better, people are routinely placed on synthetic hormones and other drugs that just mask the symptoms and can actually make the patient much sicker in the long run.

Dr. Platt explains this in detail in his book, though it seems his main objective is to explain how natural hormones (especially progesterone) can prevent and heal so many of our common afflictions: obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, ADD and ADHD (which, Dr. Platt explains, are caused by hormone imbalance), not to mention "women's issues" such as cramps, post-partum depression, and the like.

I found this book to be most helpful in understanding health issues, as well as the modern medical profession. I highly recommend it.

Dr. Platt was very straightforward, kind and encourging!!!! I own a business In Rochester, NY> I am contantly reading and trying to improve my health as well as my clients. Most doctors in Rochester are presribing drugs like synthroid(and many more with mind/body altering side effects)in stead of Armour/Nature throid or sustained release t-3. Dr. Platt is not just a Anti-Aging doctor he is a patient advocate. He not only informs the reader, he educates and empowers us over our own health.Thank You Dr. Platt for taking the time to share your vast knowledge with us!!!
May the Lord continue to Bless you!!!

I liked this book better than Suzanne Summers book on bio-identical hormones. very well written and easy to understand. Thanks for writing this book.

This book contained excellent information backed up by Dr. Platt's clinical practice of how bio-identical hormone replacement is practical not only for mid-aged women, but also men and how hormones may play a role in depression, ADD, and ADHD in children and adults. I found fascinating information in Dr. Platt's book that I have never found in any other books on bio-identical hormones.

I have been so impressed by this book that I am ordering a case of them to make sure that every library in my area has a copy! This information is vitally important for everyone to know. I have been looking for answers to my own health concerns for years, and this book answered them. Within the first 10 pages you can feel the passion and knowledge that Dr. Platt has about Bio-Identical Hormone therapy. I am so excited to meet him in person.
Not only did I find answers for myself, but for many of my friends and family. I reccommend this book to anyone who has been trying to find answers to their health concerns for years. Especially those that have had to fight to have a doctor listen to them!
I have been researching this topic for months, and this book is the most inclusive of all hormone related topics. Dr. Platt explains it in a way that is very clear and exciting at the same time. I knew there was a way to address the body without harmful prescription drugs, now Dr. Platt has clarified why!!

I liked some of the information but it was not technical enough for me. . .Suzanne Somers does a better job in fact and this guy is a doctor. So that is telling. You can get something from it but it is not the best source of info on the subject.