Suzanne Somers’ New Book “Breakthrough”
September 14, 2008 by Candice Lane, M.D.
Filed under News, Reviews, and Interviews
I must admit, I have always been a big fan of Suzanne Somers! I watched her religiously on “Three’s Company” as she delighted viewers with her comic talent and endeared herself to America. She was sorely missed when no longer on the show, and I for one, didn’t continue watching without her. Suzanne continued to be loved by her fans, and make greater contributions. She alone among celebrities has had the intelligence and courage to step up and openly question current healthcare and advocate for a better way.
It’s more than that for me. Quite honestly, Suzanne saved my life! Retired with insomnia, fatigue, pain, depression, chronic sinusitis, and you-name-it, I didn’t want to live another 30+ years feeling that way. My docotr said, “You’re healthy, you’re just getting old!”, but I couldn’t accept that. I had heard about Suzanne’s health books and picked up a copy of “The Sexy Years”, and my life was transformed. I started taking and studying biodentical hormones and nutritional supplements and began a new life!
Suzanne Somers has always been on the cutting edge of healthcare! She has a tremendous grasp of the subject, but her truly great gift is being able to transmit that knowledge in an easy to understand fashion. Her latest book, “Breakthrough” continues that tradition, while greatly expanding on important health information.
This book is the most advanced book Suzanne has written yet because she is keeping up with a rapidly advancing field. She adeptly covers every aspect of anti-aging medicine and features expert mentors at the forefront of the field including giants like Dr. Ron Rothenberg, Dr. Thirerry Hertoghe, Dr. Eric Braverman and Dr. Jonathan Wright. These doctors have years of experience in addition to basing all their practice on information in current medical studies published in peer-reviewed medical literature.
A very useful aspect of the book is that Ms. Somers organizes the information into eight steps to wellness and then elaborates on each one. She tells you exactly what it takes and what you have to do to maintain vibrant health! Then she goes beyond this information to give additional insurance for longevity like stem cell banking. As she elaborates on each step, she uses interviews with the experts in this field. I have attended many lectures by many of these doctors and continue to be impressed with their knowledge, integrity, and scientific approach to the subject.
It is very valuable that Suzanne represents wellness as a group of things you have to do on a consistent basis instead of a quick fix. We are too oriented to taking a pharmaceutical that will cure all our problems. Health is a process and a journey that requires a set of consistent actions and attention. It is telling that bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT) is her first step, because it is basic to all good health by telling our cells what to do and keeping them healthy.
The information in this book is advanced medical knowledge that is not commonly know by the usual medical practitioner. Most of the information in this book is not taught in medical school and must be sought out by the medical practitioner who currently barely has time to see patients. Remember most of modern medical practice is disease based, so if you do not have a disease, but do not feel well, there is nothing your doctor knows to do for you. If you have a disease, medicine has tunnel vision of treating only the disorder without regards to the underlying cause or healthy options. Thank goodness for the medical vanguard in this book who are leading the way to a new concept of health and wellness.
If you are experiencing symptoms of hormone loss and aging or just want to maintain the best health you can, then “Breakthrough” is essential information to be read carefully and completely.

