New Book shows Women how to Predict the Future Based on Their Hormone Cycle



May 20, 2005 -- Women's health journalist Gabrielle Lichterman has developed a new type of daily horoscope for women, and it has nothing to do with the stars or planets. Known as "Hormonology," this new daily horoscope is based on the ups and downs of women's' own hormones.

"Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone, three of a woman's' most influential hormones, have a powerful impact on virtually every aspect of a woman's' day including her mood, brain skills, relationship, libido, spending habits, career, diet, energy, and health," says Lichterman. "Since a woman's' hormones repeat the same pattern every cycle, the hormonal influences she feels every day can be easily predicted."

Lichterman's new book, "28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential" (Adams Media, May 2005) is the first to show women from 15 to 50 how they can predict their day and plan their life according to their hormone cycle. Based on scientific research, "28 Days" is written in a hip, humorous style, and is one the first of a new genre of nonfiction "chick-lit" books.

Set up as a daily guide, women can refer to "28 Days" to find out what every aspect of their day will be like. "Armed with this information, women can capitalize on each days' strengths, minimize weaknesses, and find out the perfect day of their cycle to schedule just about everything such as asking for a raise, planning their wedding, launching a new business, or making an important purchase," says Lichterman.

"As the summer vacation season approaches, a woman's' hormone cycle can even help her pick the destination and dates that will make her the happiest," Lichterman reveals.

Here is what Lichterman says are the best vacations for every day of a woman's cycle: Day 1 to Day 3: Visit friends or family, or head to vacation spots you have visited before. That is because estrogen is low and this makes you crave predictability and familiar surroundings.

Day 4 to Day 10: Go to an amusement park, festival, or another getaway that is full of fun activities. During these days, estrogen is rising and that has you wanting to take the kind of vacation that makes you feel like a kid again.

Day 11 to Day 13: You will enjoy hang gliding, rock climbing, going on a safari or on another equally daring trip. That is because estrogen and testosterone are peaking, and this makes your desire for adventure peak, too. Your hormones also put your libido at a cycle-long high, so you will enjoy romantic getaways with your mate.

Ovulation (Day 14 typically) to Day 22: Go to the beach, the countryside, a yoga retreat, or any other mellow getaway. Progesterone is rising during these days, and this sedating hormone makes you prefer a relaxing, quiet escape.

Day 23 to the end of your cycle: Book yourself into a luxury resort hotel or chic spa. That is because declining hormones have you longing for a getaway where you will be indulged, pampered, and treated like a queen.

"Men won't have to feel left out of the Hormonology phenomenon for long," Lichterman says. Her next book will explore the many and diverse effects of hormones on men.

About the Author
Gabrielle Lichterman is the founder of Hormonology, the science of predicting your day and planning your life based on your hormone cycle. She is a nationally known journalist based in New York City. Her articles on health, hormones, self-help, and women's issues have appeared in over 30 top publications, including Cosmopolitan, Girls' Life, Glamour, Marie Claire, New York Daily News, Woman's World, and Vibe. She is also the former editor of WebMD's health newsletters. Lichterman has been researching hormones since 1999.

For an interview or more information, please contact Gabrielle Lichterman by phone at 212-987-4460 or visit the web site at http://www.28Days-thebook.com.

Contact Name: Gabrielle Lichterman
Contact Phone: 212-987-4460
Web Address: http://www.28Days-thebook.com





New Book shows Women how to Predict the Future Based on Their Hormone Cycle