Hormonal Balance: Understanding Hormones, Weight, and Your Metabolism » (Second edition)

Dr. Scott Isaacs, MD, is a medical director at The Intelligent Health Center in Atlanta, Georgia, overseeing a staff of eight health professionals who offer state of the art care in the fields of endocrinology, diabetes management, metabolism, general health, nutrition, and weight management. He is board certified in endocrinology, metabolism, diabetes, and internal medicine.

First published in 2002 and now updated and expanded, this guide pioneered the idea that hormones play a key role in weight loss and weight control. Writing in clear, simple terms, Dr. Isaacs profiles each hormone system, discussing what can go wrong and how imbalances can affect weight and even perpetuate obesity. The book explains how to reverse symptoms of hormonal imbalance through diet changes and other remedies, and then expands the discussion, teaching readers how to deal with everything from menstrual cycles to diabetes by recognizing and remedying hormonal problems.