Aroused

ArousedDiscover the captivating world of hormones with 'Aroused,' a groundbreaking book by medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein. This engrossing 336 page guide takes you on an enlightening journey through the intricate science behind our hormonal systems and their vast influence on metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, and much more. Whether you're curious about how hormones affect puberty, sex drive, or the immune system, 'Aroused' sheds light on the

Discover the captivating world of hormones with 'Aroused,' a groundbreaking book by medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein. This engrossing 336-page guide takes you on an enlightening journey through the intricate science behind our hormonal systems and their vast influence on metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, and much more. Whether you're curious about how hormones affect puberty, sex drive, or the immune system, 'Aroused' sheds light on the fascinating role these potent substances play in our daily lives.

In this engaging narrative, encounter quirky anecdotes, learn about pivotal medical research, and explore stories of both celebrated scientists and dubious charlatans who have shaped our understanding of hormones. From the basement filled with jarred nineteenth-century brains to modern hormone clinics, Epstein expertly illustrates the evolution of endocrinology. Meet intriguing figures like a doctor from the 1920s advocating vasectomies for libido enhancement and a pioneering female medical student unearthing pregnancy hormones in the 1940s.

Dive into the science of hormones like leptin, oxytocin, estrogen, and testosterone, while Epstein demystifies the complex world of hormone imbalances and the pursuit of remedies. This book is not just an informative read, but a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the powerful effects of hormones on their lives.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357080
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357080
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


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A guided tour through the strange science of hormones and the age-old quest to control them.


Metabolism, behavior, sleep, mood swings, the immune system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, and sex: these are just a few of the things our bodies control with hormones. Armed with a healthy dose of wit and curiosity, medical journalist Randi Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey through the unusual history of these potent chemicals from a basement filled with jarred nineteenth-century brains to a twenty-first-century hormone clinic in Los Angeles.


Brimming with fascinating anecdotes, illuminating new medical research, and humorous details, Aroused introduces the leading scientists who made life-changing discoveries about the hormone imbalances that ail us, as well as the charlatans who used those discoveries to peddle false remedies. Epstein exposes the humanity at the heart of hormone science with her rich cast of characters, including a 1920s doctor promoting vasectomies as a way to boost libido, a female medical student who discovered a pregnancy hormone in the 1940s, and a mother who collected pituitaries, a brain gland, from cadavers as a source of growth hormone to treat her son. Along the way, Epstein explores the functions of hormones such as leptin, oxytocin, estrogen, and testosterone, demystifying the science of endocrinology.


A fascinating look at the history and science of some of medicine™s most important discoveries, Aroused reveals the shocking history of hormones through the back rooms, basements, and labs where endocrinology began.10 illustrations