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Review ------ "At long last, a clear and practical book by an internationally recognized clinician who creates a sound diet as the cornerstone of a y lifestyle. There are no gimmicks, quick fixes, or misleading before and after photos since this diet is based on the latest science which underlies all effective . If you are going to read and use only one book on diet and lifestyle, this is the one!" -- Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, author of Sound Mind, Sound Body: A New Model For Lifelong and Professor, University of Arizona School of Medicine "Dr Hyman has worked at the interface of science, Western medicine and alternative for over 20 years. In Ultrasm, he distills this experience into a provocative prescription for . I have no doubt that this book will make an important difference in the lives of many Americans seeking optimal ." -- David Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Obesity Program, Children's Hospital Boston "Combining cutting edge science and clinical wisdom, Mark Hyman provides a clear, carefully individualized, blueprint for weight loss and good . It is, quite simply, the best book I've seen on the subject." -- James S. Gordon, M.D., Founder and Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington DC, and author of Manifesto for a New Medicine "Congratulations to Dr. Hyman for another masterpiece. This is the most comprehensive explanation of the underlying causes of weight gain I have seen." -- Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, Editor, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal, Coauthor, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine "Ultrasm is a gem. Scientific, practical, and user friendly, it gives you everything you need to know for creating a lean, y body." -- Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Ultrasm delivers on its title with a real program that has been developed by one of America's leading tion and preventive medicine doctors who also knows how to communicate his successes in writing. The book is both educational and inspiring, and coaches the reader through an effective program for "tuning up sm" and improving functional . This book will be the catalyst for many people accomplishing their goal of good ." -- Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., President and Chief Science Officer, Metagenics, Inc. "Finally, a program that makes a part of your y lifestyle. Dr. Hyman's Ultrasm isn't a diet, it's a way of life. If you want to lose weight and reduce factors that lead to certain diseases, buy this book." -- Susan Piver, Author, The Hard Questions "A y lifestyle holds the key to maintaining optimal as we age. Dr. Hyman provides some sensible signposts for those ready to embrace y living, and lower their risk of developing cardiovascular and other chronic diseases." -- Peter Libby, M.D., Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, Harvard Medical School "Dr. Hyman, an expert's expert on healing, shares his secrets to harvesting your body's potential for . Reading this compelling book is the next best thing to entering a cutting-edge program." -- Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., coauthor of the New York Times #1 bestseller You: The Owner's Manual Synopsis -------- Dr. Atkins is dead and never before has this country been more suspicious of the fad "diet." You can count calories till the cows come home and cry out over every carbohydrate, but NONE of these activities will you take off the pounds and keep your weight at a y level for life. In Ultrasm, Dr Mark Hyman uses the latest findings from the exploration of genetics to create a new science of . From the genetic research of the last few years, scientists have learned that food acts as "messages" or "signals" that activate and instruct the sm to function in a fast, y manner or a sluggish, one. Eat the right "messages" and you will maintain a lean, y body weight for life. Ultrasm includes a six-week programme of detox, rebalancing the sm, and stabilizing it for a life of y and maintenance. Menus and recipes created with a tionist from the famous Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires offer suggestions for the reader embarking on the plan.