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A must read for a health conscious person

I am glad I picked this book. I am much more smarter when it comes to insulin resistance and all the effect and cause it is leading to. Already made the changes in my lifestyle as recommended in the book.

Every household should have this book. Every one who loves his science should study this. One of the best book of surrender that I have ever read. Kudos.

What a book. Well other than the content the book came in great condition, paper quality is also great.

Insulin Resistance is the precursor to many reversible health conditions. Medical fraternity practicing conventional method care will not tell you this.Learn and empower yourself. Dr Bikman , Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Learned so many new things

Like for keeping my health without diseases

This is a well researched masterpiece from Dr Bikman blending scientific literature with actionable and practical advice which will be of immense help for those trying to achieve insulin sensitivity by reversing insulin resistance through lifestyle changes adhering to a combination of dietary changes, exercise and fasting. This is a must read for health conscious individuals offering “life changing insights” for those suffering type 2 diabetes or in other words “insulin resistance “.

This is a must read for everyone who wants to understand what really makes us sick and how to avoid it. Absolutely amazing work, Dr. Bickman. Thank you so much!!!

At 55- I arrived late at the caring about health party. Ive read and YouTubed my way through a lot on insulin resistance and related subjects. This book is fantastic (builds great detail on YouTube interviews with author (Benjamin Bikman) , if you prefer to first check that format). The facts, the pace, the layout, the science blended with the accessibility of well explained information. It documents what any mature (I still reserve the right to be immature) observer has seen play out in their own and the life of others around them. The health issues we see and lose people to - even better with options, that are simple (they may or may not be easy - but contrasted with early death, are good to understand) . Many books I now "read" on audible, some books are great in that format - This book isn't IMO suitable for that, it needs the ability to go fast or slow and pause for clarity. I don't mean its a hard scientific read, but nor is it a book at bedtime. But at the end of the read - well I suspect you can add years on a life, not many books can claim that. Not only that, if need be you can hold your own against any medical professional or sceptical friend, who doubts your emerging belief that ownership is the real key to health. I've started to give it as a present to family members (usually over 30), some may think "why is this mad uncle giving me this irrelevant book" - I say "well give it a skim read, drop it in your awareness - and if its not for you, please pass it to a parent - preferably one I get to hang out with as I age, so they can be around" (hopefully with a bit of madness, in terms of ideas and taking chances on our ability, not Alzheimer's ). Its the best value £15.57, Ive ever spent (lets not count those mad nights long ago - ) I suspect, the extra gifted copies will pay off like no other investment I've made, but I doubt my review will be updated then :). Well done the author Benjamin Bickman (No he isn't in my family) - for making really important latest science discoveries accessible, to those of us who are interested in, but are not scientists - that is a skill possessed by very few.

An amazing book! Filled with great knowledge and ideas. Ben Bikman did an outstanding job! I recommend it. Take a look at his lectures on youtube!

Touts les personnes dans les soins au malades ,devraient lire ce livre et appliquer les méthodes décrites car d'une simplicité et d'une logique implacables. Soyons simples ,pratiques et retournons au fondamentaux..

I watched Ben Bikman on YouTube when I was learning about insulin resistance. Insulin is what brings glucose to every cell in your body. When you are insulin resistant, that important ability does not work as well - the cells have difficulty letting the glucose in, so it increases glucose levels in the blood instead of it going to cells where it is needed and used. Type 2 Diabetes is insulin resistance. Pre-diabetes is insulin resistance. Even before you get to those conditions, you could be having glucose spikes due to insulin resistance which causes inflammation and damage to your body leading to health problems. This book has such a wealth of knowledge to help you understand your own health conditions, why you have them, and even more importantly, how to prevent others from developing. I gave this book to two of my nieces and my doctor (to use as a reference for others), since I wish I had this knowledge in my 20's before I had any health problems. This book lists a whole host of diseases and problems and explains how insulin resistance causes them, from high cholesterol, cardiovascular, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD) disease, gallstones, dementia, Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), erectile dysfunction, obesity, cancer, skin problems, muscle loss, fibromyalgia, bone health, kidneys, and more. It could be a little depressing reading all the stuff that you could get when you have realized you (and 50 - 88% of Americans) are insulin resistant, but just read about the stuff that pertains to you than skim the rest. Ben does devote half the book to give you actionable advice and tips on diet and exercise to help reduce the glucose spikes. To simplify for me, it is eat protein and vegetables, limit starchy vegetables. Ben says any exercise is better than no exercise, and any movement does help your body burn off that glucose that is looking for a place to go. Walking, even better running. I have an desk version of an elliptical that I use after dinner and while watching TV (Sunny Health & Fitness Sitting Under Desk Elliptical Exerciser, Portable Pedal Training Machine for Senior Exercise, Peddler for Home Workout) and I use hand weights when I tired of pedaling. Muscles will help reduce your insulin resistance. We had gotten a Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM), available without a prescription. and it was life changing. It alerted me that something was wrong when my glucose levels spiked after eating but my husband's were a lot lower. With the data, I was able to show my doctor and able to get a prescription for the Dexcom G7 CGM. Being able to see the glucose readings near real time (Stelo is 15 minutes), makes it easier to take control and move a little to try and bring down those glucose levels.