Hormones, Health and Human Potential: A Guide to Understanding Your Hormones to Optimise Your Health & Performance

Hippocrates advocated the personalization of nourishment and exercise 2,500 years ago, but he did not know why. This book explains the missing link: the crucial role played by our hormones and what we can do to optimize them. Hormones set in motion the physiological processes that keep us alive, bringing our DNA to life by directing gene expression. We can harness our hormones positively to optimize health through our choice of behaviors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 275 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Sequoia Books

Over two thousand five hundred years ago, the renowned Greek physician Hippocrates advocated the personalization of nourishment and exercise as the safest way to health. He recognized that our behaviors influence our well-being, yet he did not fully understand the underlying mechanisms. This book fills in the missing link, revealing the crucial role played by our hormones and offering practical strategies for optimizing them. Hormones are the driving force behind the physiological processes that sustain our lives, bringing our DNA to life by regulating gene expression. They are the central actors in the intricate interplay between lifestyle and health. By making conscious choices, we can harness the power of our hormones to promote optimal health. Conversely, misalignment between our actions and internal hormone biological clocks can disrupt the delicate balance of hormone networks, leading to conditions such as relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). This book unveils the secret world of hormones, guiding us toward achieving our full personal potential at various stages of life. Whether you are a high-level athlete seeking to enhance your performance, a health-conscious individual looking to improve your well-being, or someone seeking to understand hormone disruptions, or navigating the challenges of physiological changes like perimenopause and menopause, this book is relevant to you. Practical tips and hormone stories provide actionable advice and real-life examples of how to tune into your hormones and maintain hormone health. As our human lifespan extends, the desire to remain healthy into old age grows increasingly prominent. Understanding how and why our lifestyle choices affect our hormones empowers us to make informed decisions to enhance our personal health. A life-long, balanced combination of exercise, nutrition, and sleep is accessible to everyone, with minimal cost. By embracing the knowledge and tools presented in this book, you can take charge of your hormonal health and live a vibrant, fulfilling life.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914110207