The issuing of BSH is a landmark event. The book contains demonstrations of what the botanicals people consume in their health food products really mean while alerting those in the industry to the issues surrounding their use. This book should be recognized formally by the government. The labeling recommendations presented are meaningful, complete and based on the best of science.

If you are a consumer of supplements, or, more importantly, if you are in the business (whether you are a retailer, a broker a a seller of raw materials) this book is a complete reference that must sit on the shelf only occasionally. Otherwise it should be in your hands for consult.

I have this book and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to have a key reference to using herbal products safely. It is not the only reference book I consult when looking up the safety of herbal products, but it is one of my main ones. I simply wouldn't think of being without it.

I congratulate the American Herbal Products Association for publishing this book and being on the forefront of wanting consumers to have access to accurate information about the safety of herbs when looking to purchase Herbal Products.

I found Dr. Golberg's message to be refreshingly honest. It was tough to take; however, it is refreshing to find advice that holds men and women entirely responsible not just for their behavior but for their motivation. This book has helped me confront just how much I wish to be mothered, how covert I am in my purpose, and how the best solution is self-acceptance and a conscious push to change fear-motivated behavior. This title was published in 1983, and I read it in 2001. It applies now. For those who wish for no excuses and want to be open, clear, honest, and expressive without hurting their partners---this book offers sound advice and thoughtful content.

I bought this book in '83 and have recently referred back to it. The gender paradigm of the male "macho warrior" and female "earth mother" as ideals are dissected and ultimately, debunked. He lays out an alternative way of relating, based not on ego/gender defensiveness, but on comfort in one another's company and a shared playfulness. If you have a few hours, and an open mind to explore and learn, this book may be the one that proves that the world is round, even in a time when common wisdom says it's flat

Nutritionists Gregory Pouls, D.C. and Maile Pouls, Ph.D. point out that "in America, we have an overabundance of food but an underabundance of nutrition." They wrote The Supplement Shopper to assist those individuals who may need supplements in making good choices. Drs. Pouls emphasize that "there is no magic bullet or 'super' nutrient that works the same for everyone all the time." Supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other nutrients. They are not drugs and are not presently regulated, other than the restrictions against manufacturers' claims for treating specific diseases. Individuals are often left wondering whether they need a particular supplement, and if so, how much to take. They also need information about other substances included in the supplement, such as artificial coloring or flavoring. Drs. Pouls start with "An A-Z Nutrient Guide," in which they describe the nutrients, how and when they should be taken, and what they do in the body. Part Two is "An A-Z of Health Conditions: Nutrients and Herbal Remedies." More than 80 major diseases and ailments, including allergies, diabetes, fatigue, heart disease, and thyroid conditions, are listed. Each includes a full description of the causes, symptoms, and recommendations for appropriate nutritional treatment. That's followed by an alphabetical listing by brand name of products that contain the recommended supplementation. Contact information, including phone numbers, is provided for each supplement manufacturer. The final section of the book provides information on using supplementation as preventative medicine. Topics include: brain power, longevity, detoxification, and immune support. In his introduction, Burton Goldberg urges readers to "take control of your own health. The tools are simple: eat right, use nutritional supplements wisely, don't use prescription drugs (except when absolutely necessary), detoxify, and exercise." The Supplement Shopper provides readers with all the information they need for using nutritional supplementation, including brand names of the products that will best meet their individual needs.

Sandra I. Smith, Reviewer

The world of alternative medicine is here, and it can be rather confusing at times. I transcribe medical dictation for physicians, and more and more patients are taking OTC supplements. This reference book is a wonderful resource for MTs in helping them locate non-mainstream remedies that are being dictated by physicians.

As a practitiner of alternative medicine (Chinese health & healing), you should know this book is an absolute must-read. It is a resource book for both patients and health-care providers alike. In it, 380 leading physicians explain their treatments. It contains information on how to reverse over 200 health problems offering the benefits of dozens of medical books with interactive cross-referenced text. You will enjoy reading about real life patient success stories and hundreds of self-help tips while 50 alternative therapies are explained in detail.

This has to be one of the most useful books on alternative medicine ever published, and now it's been completely updated and revised in 2002. Instead of getting just one doctor's perspective, you get the experiences of over 400 physicians. Whether you want to learn more about acupuncture, applied kinesiology, and other therapies or need to look up the treatments for a particular health problem, this is the book to go to first. Highly recommended!

First of all, I must say that the copy of this book that I have is the original 1976 edition, and there may have been significant changes in later editions.

This book was originally written in 1976, and is considered one of the classics of the men's rights movement. In it, psychologist Dr. Herb Goldberg takes years of clinical experience, and concludes that men, far from being the privileged sex, are actually out of touch with their bodies and emotions, and unhealthily dependent on women. Further, too many men are on a destructive course that leads to mental illness, alcoholism and death. Each chapter in this fascinating book ends with a list of guidelines that the man should study to examine himself.

Overall, this book knocked me right over. As the author explains his views on men, their thoughts and their situation, I found myself shocked at his ability to see through to the heart of matter. So much of what the author says is true to this very day, more than a quarter of a century later!

My only complaint against this book is that the author attributes so much of men's attributes to social conditioning, whereas more recent studies have shown that many male-female differences are actually biological (see The War Against Boys by Christina Hoff Sommers). But, that said, this is a fascinating book with penetrating insight into the lives of modern men. I highly recommend this book to all men.

This is a wonderful book for both men and women to read, to get more out of our lives. And read it more than once, because by the time you finish you will want to step back into the world of the scenarios described in this book, to travel further along your ability to appreciate humanity.

When we keep in mind the message from William James, "Sow a thought; reap an action. Sow an action; reap a habit. Sow a set of habits; reap a character. Sow a character; reap your destiny," as we read a book like "The Hazards of Being Male," we will have many "Oh yeah's. That explains it."

This book also helps men to be men, while they face their authentic selves.

Without the right to feel; have a male friend; share financial responsibility with women; participate as involved, playful fathers; no longer be self-destructive; and no longer harbor extreme guilt, traditionally thinking men, that is most men, are not living the life that they deserve to live.

"The male has paid a heavy price for his masculine, 'privilege' and power. He is out of touch with his emotions and his body." - Herb Goldberg, Ph.D.

Their reality is always approached through veils of gender expectations.

Men's problems are not changed by legislation, because they have no clearly defined targets against which they can vent their rage. Men will not strongly improve their lives until they experience their underlying rage toward the endless, impossible binds under which they live, which is defined by their role to be all things to all people. This includes guilt and self-denial.

So many men are tired, and are forever close to just throwing in the towel, but they haven't thrown in the towel, because they simultaneously harbor guilt, love, and fear of being lonely.

Traditionally, men maintain a self-protective stance, to protect themselves from being vulnerable. And despite the appearance of not allowing a woman to control them, men unconsciously see the female in his life as his lifeline.

Whether it is amongst friends, their spouse or at the office, men express their trouble to freely express themselves by statements such as "I think I'm entitled to get angry," followed by an apology. They don't know how to simply say, "When someone does ... I feel angry, because I need ... So, would you mind (action)?" But they can be taught this, when women expect this from them.

Another male attitude is, "God helps those who help themselves." This is to cover up the chance of appearing to be uncomfortable, anxious, or vulnerable.

The highest compliment is to call him "fearless." Of course this has held men back from processing their emotions, and taking the stance to live their lives according to what their higher power sent them here to do.

When asked why they married and remained married, many say, "she has a good effect on me. She stabilizes me." Which means that he counts upon women to regulate his life.

The male in our culture finds himself in countless, "damned if you do, and damned if you don't no-win binds. He is psychologically fragmented by many contradictory demands. And for his sake of survival he strives to maintain a cool, detached, controlled, guarded and disengaged demeanor.

With this understanding of the male psyche, recognition of his guilt, and how he covers it up, your life will be enhanced.

I came across a copy of this book waiting to be picked up by the trashmen. I read it and passed it around to all of my male friends. It is amazing both that despite the age of the book it still rings so true, and that every girl girl who so much as saw the cover, instantly denounced it as sexist filth, thereby proving the need for this work as a part of the lives of American men.

I bought this book because I was on the point of losing a man I was very much interested in keeping around. It made me realize right away several things I was doing to push him away and I was able to turn the relationship around. This is a general book about what men want and not only useful in dealing with romantic relationships but also gives women a better understanding of men in general. It helped me at work with men I work with, and I passed my old copy (which I had read several times) on to a girlfriend. I miss being able to refer to it, so I am back online buying another copy. Goldberg's style is a little more intellectual (but not lofty) than John Gray and so if you find Gray a little "flowery" this might be a better reference for you.

This classic relationship book is still selling well because of the insane popularity of new television shows like Sex and the City, The Bachelor, Joe Millionaire, and The Bachelorette.

Why are people buying these relationship books?

The answer for most women is because of the necessity to understand how men think and behave. Additionally woman need to appreciate men for who they really are because in today's popular culture, men can act very mysteriously.

Herb Goldberg's book is pre-Mars & Venus which I think is a more readable book than this one. But I got my start in studying relationships by reading Dr. Goldberg's other great work titled, "The New Male."

I read this book the other day because I'm doing research for my third book which addresses typical women's questions about today's reality romance shows.

In reading this book I found two parts that I think are very valuable. One is the section titled, "Men's Blind Spots: How He Distorts His Relationships" which has 12 specific behavior patterns described in detail (very right on). The other section I like is titled, "Loving Him As He Wants To Be Loved" which I think are very true and can help women create a more secure emotional attachment.

As a writer in this subject matter, this is one of those books that I like to have in my library so that I can refer to it from time to time on core relationship principles. This is not a book for entertainment, but one for reference.

I can't disagree with any of the other reviewers for this book. Some will find it redundant, others will find it informative, and many will think it's boring. But for a few dollars, you get some valuable information from a highly credible source.

If you're a woman who is confused by the mixed signals that men give off in love relationships, this book may offer you some clues. Just don't expect to be entertained or amused. This is serious stuff that is written in a more formal tone. But knowing men's love blind spots may be worth your while. (It was for me!)

This book is scary. It tells women things we don't want to know. It could almost make you not want to love men any more, once you know what they really think and what they'd really be happy with. However, if you want to improve your relationship and communication with a man, especially an ambitious man....this is the book you have to read. I am a 48 year old woman, and I learned alot of hard truths by reading this little paperback. I am changing my own behavior drastically based on what it has to say, and I am seeing big positive results in my 15 year long relationship. Moreover, I'm totally shocked by how immediately my partner changes in response to my "new behavior"! I'd like to give a huge "Thank you, Sir!" to Herb Goldberg, for having the nerve to write this book!

The author dedicates this book to his ex-wife, not because of his fond memories of her, but because their bitter divorce is the cause this book exists.

Such brief explanation at the prologue, seems to be the backbone of how Mr. Niehoff sees the forces that drive one sex after the other.

Using the format of a novel, (not of a scientific work) he will seek to provide to reader a view of the possible causes that have lead to such dramatic changes of conception of what is the purpose of a family and what are individuals expecting of it, at least from the perspective of the Western Civilization.

He will attempt to make such explanations by seeing from another dimension a "life time video" the lives of its parents, its ex-wives, a date, a cockroach, a chimpanzee and finally his own in order to understand from a detached perspective why we humans dedicate so much time to sex, when the fact is that for more than 99% of the humans takes a very brief time of the life span, when it is compared to other activities such as eating, working, transportation, sleeping etc. So why on earth we dedicate so much energy to think about it? And why is it that the lack of understanding with the members of the opposite sex is such a source of anguish and pain? A genetic drive is not longer a workable explanation because the fact is that we are not desperate to cover the surface of the planet with more fellow citizens. On the contrary having fewer children is now a common trend worldwide.

Nice so far, the problem is that there does not seem to be any real answer, to which the author can always state that this is a novel not a self-help guide.