Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice: Hormonal Balance--The Key to Life, Love, and Energy

Dr. John Gray has a TV special airing on PBS and he is so funny and insightful that I donated to my local station so I could get this new book and DVD before it was in stores. While everyone knows hormones are important to health, you may not realize HOW important they are, how they affect our stress levels, body fat, mood, and relationships. Dr. Gray gives specific ways you can get healthy hormones through your relationships. That's right - relationships create hormones that keep us healthy or make us sick. This is the revolutionary link he makes in this book, backed up with abundant scientific research. If you've ever been in a "toxic" relationship, you know what he means. Understanding the difference between Mars & Venus is key to a healthy, happy life but we didn't come with an instruction manual. I'm not married, however the men in my life - business associates, family and friends - see the difference and it continues to surprise me when they react so positively to such little changes. This is a high quality book, filled with tips and clever color cartoons showing couples in situations we can all identify with. There is additional information on the DVD and Dr. Gray's presentation is absolutely priceless, so I'm glad I have both the book and DVD. Highly recommended!

I am so happy I picked up this book, I had no idea that hormonal balance is key to a successful relationship. John Gray explains in easy terms simple things that women and men can do to balance their hormones, relieve stress and therefore make a huge impact on their relationship. I also was able to see John's PBS special also entitled Venus on Fire Mars on Ice which also helped a lot not only with my relationship with my husband but with my whole family.

Wow, I didn't realize how much I had forgotten since reading the original Mars book. Married over 30 years now I thought we had it all pretty much figured out... A lot has changed in most of our lives and in this world since that first breakthrough John Gray book hit the bookshelves and this book is way more than a simple sequel. The integration of psychological and physiological aspects as they relate to modern day stress and the overworked couple sure opened this reader's eyes to some new thoughts and ideas.... All in all, a simple, humorous and scientifically valid approach to improving one's own health and the health of relationships, no matter what state they are in. Highly recommend to couples of any age or anyone looking for a lasting relationship!

I haven't read a John Gray book since his first "men are from mars, women are from venus". but when i was browsing a bookstore at the airport, i picked this book up to see what he was talking about these days. After reading the cover, i bought it and was pleasantly surprised on my flight. He remains on the path of relationships but this book helps to simply explain the science behind good and bad communication - stress hormones. His explanations are still witty and most have me chuckling at times but it's his tips that make it a great read. he covers easy ways to eat healthier, sleep better and what things I can do to create what he calls "feel-good" hormones. I am almost finished reading and can't wait to have my wife read it too.

OMG, I loved reading this book!!! John Gray gets backs to his core principles and adds so many new interesting ideas about the inversion of the masculine and feminine poles, scientific studies bring a new light on the importance of nutrition in relationships between men and women and the information about hormonal balance and blood sugar were invaluable. I also loved how he links stress as one of the main enemies of the modern couple. In addition, the color illustrations - and stories makes the reading even more exciting. A MUST read for anyone in a relationship.