Comprehensive review of Crohn's disease
346099
I am a clinical health psychologist working with patients with a variety of illnesses and I found Dr. Trachter's book to be a comprehensive review of the salient issues facing patients with Crohn's disease. Not only would I recommend this book to my patients, but I found it to be a useful supplement to my own knowledge base regarding Crohn's disease and IBD.
3873409
As other reviews attest, this book is so comprehensive and practical. You can use it as a reference guide by topic or food ingredient, or read it cover to cover as I did to gain a full understanding of how our bodies interact with a plethora of foods and chemicals. I was hooked. I have not been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition but am genetically predisposed and had a wide range of health issues for a few years while in my early 30's. Most of these issues have subsided or greatly improved since starting AIP. My doctors and nurses are impressed with my progress and also reading the book. So helpful and in-depth you won't be disappointed. Can't wait for the cookbook.
4270408
Enteroimmunology deftly illustrates the most important connection in the treatment of chronic diseases, namely the Gut -Immune connection. It does so with an attention to detail, and easy to read descriptive language, that is hard to find in these types of texts. The understanding it brings to this highly complex and cutting edge medical subject is phenomenal. If your in the practice of Functional medicine you owe it to your patients to read this book...a few times.
2737743
This book is a very worthwhile addition to a person with celiac disease's library.  Rather than another "do's and don'ts" book, it's focus is on the physiology and pathology of celiac disease.  But let not your heart be troubled (or your brain twisted) by medicalese -- it is written very clearly and in layman's terms.  It starts with an overview of the "normal" digestive tract and the immune system.  Then it explains what celiac disease is and what goes wrong.  There are chapters on how to diagnose celiac disease and differentiate it from other conditions, as well as discussions on alternative approaches to testing for celiac disease including fecal, breath, and saliva testing and the blood dot test.  Dr. Green discusses laboratory differences and false negatives and false positives.  The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of testing.

The next parts of the book are devoted to related conditions and complications with chapters on neurological manifestations like peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, migraines, and epilepsy, malignancy, osteoporosis, depression, DH, diabetes, infertility, and other related autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's Syndrome, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, Addison's Disease etc. and discussions of the medical management of celiac disease.

The gluten free diet (the only treatment for celiac disease) is covered in some detail, covering topics such as how much gluten is too much, grain science, cross-contamination, and basic rules for avoiding cross contamination.  There are chapters on the new labelling and testing of gluten free products, a short chapter on cooking without gluten (this is not a cookbook), eating in the "real world", dealing with family occasions, the medicine cabinet and cosmetics and "eating naked".

The last part of the book has chapters on dealing with children and young adults who have celiac disease, including the impact of parental attitudes, how adults cope with the changes celiac disease and the gluten free diet bring to their lifestyles and then chapters on research and myths and unexplored areas.

I would say that at least two thirds of the book deals with the medical and scientific issues surrounding celiac disease.  The last third of the book deals with lifestyle change and gluten-free diet issues.  I was glad that there weren't really any specific products mentioned in the book, so we don't have to worry about whether or not a product really is "still" gluten free or not because we saw it in this book.

All in all, I certainly think that this book is an excellent reference for every celiac to have, and a very important contribution to the celiac community.
921046
I did NOT already have "most of the answers" as the previous reviewer did. I found this book thorough and informative.  Not only does the author help to explain why I suffered from the symptoms I did (and don't anymore), he explains, in detail, ways to limit and even eliminate those symptoms. The book also outlines a simple-to-follow 30-day plan that includes diet, exercise, supplements, relaxation techniques and more. If you are suffering from IBS, I strongly recommend you read this book and follow the doctor's instructions. It will help you feel better.
- A former sufferer of IBS
1870498
Great comprehensive book covering the causes, symptoms and treatment of candida plus a plan and recipes for successfully treating candida while remaining a vegetarian.
4790831
A well written book and well detailed. I am really happy to come across this because it contains information on what anti-inflammation is all about. I got to learn what causes anti-inflammation and the kind of food to take that would help to suppress this problem. i am really happy to have read this book and i look forward to reading more book like this.
1982730
I have suffered with h pylori for over 2  years and taken the triple therapy three times. I am still suffering with h pylori infection. I have done alot of researching on line to try and find a natural cure and always end  up not knowing what  to take with what and how  much of to take.  This book was very helpful in describing what, when and how much of  each supplement to use.  This book was very thorough in explaining the whole process and I would definitely recommend it to anyone suffering from any stomach issues.
201119
This book includes everything you want/need to know about Hashimoto's Disease.. The author had Hashimoto's disease herself and used her expertise as a Dr. of pharmacy, plus did an enormous amount of research, and lastly, tried out her protocol on herself to come up with a thorough and accessible way to send this prevalent disease into remission. You can trust her info - she's been there/done that!
4336554
This cookbook is awesome. It goes into so much detail about why inflammation causes weight gain and how to combat inflammation and, therefore, decrease weight. The first part of this book discusses wheat allergies, hormones, other allergies that cause inflammation that normal people do not consider, especially because of the way our government and most doctors tell us to eat. Chapter 6 is especially awesome because it goes through a number of different types of food and discusses why you should not eat those foods. Julie then outlines the types of food that are good for you and should be eaten daily as well as giving a meal plan that is easy to follow.

Then we get to the recipes. The number of shakes included in this book is incredible. I love to have a shake for breakfast. They are so easy to make and can be very filling and nutritious. The Blender Broccoli Soup sounds awesome and incredibly easy to make. I love ginger soup and Julie includes a wonderful Ginger Green Soup that is packed full of spices and vegetables. This cookbook even includes a recipes for onion rings!! Everyone loves onion rings! Chicken and beef recipes follow and even a recipe for sushi (which is my hardest grain-including food to give up).

I highly recommend this cookbook. It will help you to understand why it is important to give up certain foods and then give you a method to implement that lifestyle. Its not easy to change the way you eat (I know, Ive given up grains more than once and am still eating bread) but this book gives you a good basis for understanding the reasoning behind a grain free (and other allergen-free) diet and gives good advice for maintaining the lifestyle.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product.
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I found this book to be highly informative, well-written and well-researched.  Desiring to find a quality supplement for my family, I read the book and then took the literature to my doctor for his perusal.  His comment was that this was a well-done piece of literature, relying on research from prominent medical journals, as a means of evaluating the need for nutritional supplements.  This book includes technical medical information, but is still understandable for the average person.  The first part of the book focuses on the medical research on the theory of aging and degenerative diseases and  the role of free radicals and antioxidants on the disease mechanisms.  The second part of the book looks at the recommendations of seven leading nutritionalists, who have all published articles or books on the subject of nutrition. Each nutritionist gives his/her suggestions for the types and amounts of each different vitamin or mineral to be taken by a person each day.  Those results are used to develop a blended standard for each element.  Over five hundred supplements are then compared to the blended standard and given a rating, based on the perfect score of 100, which would mean that the supplement included values for each vitamin and mineral that mirrored the blended standard.  Following the recommendations from this book, I am using one of the top products and am extremely pleased with the health results.
2584149
My daughter was diagnosed with Hashimoto's - and it wasn't until after being on 3 years of synthroid and Cytomel and pushing the doctor to help me figure out why the thyroid would get some inflamed - that she ordered a Gluten sensitivity test and it came back positive (without my daughter having any symptoms)  Then I read in this book that is the first thing all Hashi's patients should do... so many good details and information about diet and the relationships of the different systems and how they can hurt or help the thyroid.  We just found someone who follows this methodology for my daughter and I'm encouraged that she might get off all meds by the time she's 30... That makes me extremely excited and grateful to Dr. Kharrazian for taking the time to write this book!
2648283
I recommend this for MANY of my patients dealing with inflammation, digestive issues and also "brain" fog.  This one and also "grain brain" are great for public to read.  Documented by lots of science and research in
133117
Some of the questions that IBD patients have are "What can I eat? Which foods will promote intestinal healing? Are there any supplements or vitamins that I should be taking?" Dr Scala answers these questions and more. He says that many doctors dispense pills to get you through the current "flare-up," but are not personally well informed on good nutrition, fitness, and preventative care. He even says that many medical schools simply do not teach about diet, nutrition and fitness.
While he resists the notion that good eating habits and nutrition alone will cure Colitis and Crohn's disease (he reminds readers that these diseases are chronic illnesses), he does suggest that 70% of the time, it can get you through a flare up without having to resort to taking steroids. That should perk up the ears of those who are sick and tired of all the nasty side effects associated with steroid use.
Dr. Scala strongly encourages the IBD patient to stay away from foods high in saturated fats and to eat lots of rice, potatoes, fish (for the omega 3 fatty acids that the IBD patient needs to promote healing in the colon), chicken, turkey, vegetables, and fruit without the skin on it. During the initial stages of a flareup, he recommends a liquid supplement to solid food, such as Encare.
The book is handy, helpful, and practical. I especially recommend it for the IBD patient, but it is also a good book for those who are simply interested in good nutrition.
3831498
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.'s latest book, Super Immunity caught my eye since I have an auto-immune disease.

Fuhrman writes for the patient who wants to be involved in his treatment.  The language is not overly technical, though he does use accurate terminology and chemical names which the patient may have need to discuss with his doctor.

This "manual" is comprehensive:  in the first two chapters, he looks at the typical American diet and shows how we are compromising our immune systems by what we eat and how we live.  He argues the evidence for health supports a largely vegan (no animal product) diet.

The third chapter looks at the positive influence of plant foods on the immune system - and the whole body.

In the fourth he looks at colds and the flu, mythology and scientific fact, making recommendations for avoiding and getting through sickness.  One thing I did not know about that I will bring up with my doctor is resveratrol.

In the fifth chapter he addresses the myths and facts about carbs, fats, and protein.

The sixth chapter addresses exercise, salt, soy, and other "head-line" issues regarding health.  In this chapter, I read about EPA and DHEA, which I will also be bringing up with my doctor.

The final chapter is a two-week recipe and meal plan for super immunity.

The book includes an extensive glossary.

I found this an excellent and persuasive book which I would recommend discussing with one's doctor.
2219948
I, like the co-author Jordan Ruban, have Crohns Disease.  I've been battling it for 10 years and right now I'm in a tougher time with it.  I got this book, and though I haven't tried the full program, though I am implementing some things.

  As I said, some things required in your healing are $$, but I think I can find ways around some of that.  If you want to spend your money at the doctor for a pill, you would, so I suppose spending it on healing foods is just as relevant.

Restoring Your Digestive Health takes you on a journey in which you learn a lot about the workings - or not workings - of your digestive tract.  There are lots of "fun facts to know and tell", for instance, did you know the average adult stomach can hold up to a gallon of food?  WOW.

There are some things in the Guts and Glory Program that seem a little weird - like drinking clay.  This can be found in pill form.  There's a really good recipe for Brasco Broth, a very good for you, SLOW cooked chicken soup.  That has been very healing for me in itself.

 If you have a problem with your digestion, and you're at your wit's end, or don't want to get there, I would pick up this book and at the very least read it.  I think the information in this book will help you make some good decisions on your way to healing.

Best of health and God's blessings.
1048096
I was diagnosed with this allegedly "rare" disease (my GI's description) seven years ago. Other than the drugs he prescribed, the remainder of his advice was completely wrong. I found the website maintained by Mr. Persky.  The information contained in this site started me on the path to healing. This disease rarely kills but drastically alters the sufferer's lifestyles. Those who live with someone with Microscopic Colitis must understand the lifestyle changes this disease brings and be willing to support these changes. This book provides the blueprint and offers hope to all.