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This was a very helpful/useful book. I finished it today. My husband is now reading it. (he's incredibly supportive --pro-active --a wonderful husband!!!), --in helping me make do 'my part' to FEEL BETTER and improve my health. I've been pretty damn sick most of te year.I've many-MORE-food restrictions. (not making social-eating-fun-what-so-ever).The times I 'cheat' (as FRICK THIS) --I get REALLY sick for 'days'.Its taking work, (fighting depression to boot), to change habits -desires & lifestyle. I just finished reading 'other' people's review on this book. I'm guessing people read it for many of the same reasons. (some type of 'self-health-help?/!) ---I don't know how OTHER people came to find this book -or why ---but my NEW Functional-Medicine-Doctor gave it to me to read. The mystery of other past conditions I've had in my life ---started to make sense to me after reading this book. (A life of constipation, anemic, low white blood cells, thyroid disease, etc.).... We know more about hormones -Pituitary glands-- and the endocrine system today, than 48 years ago when I first showed signs of 'pituitary' RED FLAG-serious problems. Many adults who have reach my age: 61 -- have had 'on-an-off' health challenges: anemic, low-thyroid, tired, times of depression, 'gut' bloating, constipation -sugar cravings - weight gain -weight loss. ....etc. etc. This book helps 'explain' the difference between Conventional Medicine labs (testing) ---and Functional Medicine labs (testing) ---With conventional labs: the markers are 'liberal' in normal ranges.In Functional Medicine labs ---its more 'conservative'. ---Meaning ---its 'possible' to see the RED FLAG HEALTH problems BEFORE a serious disease is present.I go to BOTH: A conventional doctor (HMO--for medical insurance) --- After a year of getting excellent care for a disease I have/Hirschrump's Disease ---I was told to TRY alternative medicine --OR ---begin to think of surgery. (major surgery: two of them) --- So---My husband and I made our first appointment with a Functional Medicine doctor. He spent 2 hours with me (having already studied all my medical labs and paper-work --stacks of it-before we arrive). It 'is' more expensive --and medical insurance does not cover the costs. I have 5 more lab tests coming up after the first of the year --but the medical-support he is giving me is more than 'all' of last years help --I now see its critical support! I'm deeply thankful. I'd recommend this doctor to every person I love! (this approach to medicine). I only wish I had -had the wisdom -and support to have found this type of doctor 30 -or more years ago. (I'm sure Children could benefit).I have Hashimoto's disease -- Hirschrump's Disease --intestinal permeability --and tons of food allergies. This book was helpful --The doctor is helpful --I hope to see improvement soon! Happy New year to all! May 2014 be an awesome New Year!Cheers to feeling healthy and happy!elyse I wanted to edit my review for those who have thyroid issues and struggle with the medicine/doctor's visits/etc. I had every symptom but one for low thyroid (cold, dry skin, losing hair, etc.) yet all of my lab tests always showed normal so doctors would dismiss the low thyroid symptoms. I was so tired from being tired all the time that I ended up researching doctors who might believe my symptoms instead of the tests and found a "specialist" in my city (supposably one of the best doctors for thyroid issues in my area). He started me on thyroid medicine and I took it for over four years (both synthetic and none as well as kelp). By the fourth year, I was beyond frustrated. I was losing tons of hair, I was cold all the time, I couldn't lose any weight even after going on a no-bread diet for over a year and doing spin class/Insanity several times a week, etc. I was literally at the end of my rope and stressed knowing that the excess weight I was carrying put me in line for a better chance at cancer than if I was thinner. (Something I was worried about because my mom died of lung cancer in her 50's.) A friend recommended this book and it was a God send. I read what Datis had to say, figured it was worth a shot to try the cleanse, and two years ago, went for it. I have since lost over 35 pounds without changing anything but my diet! (When I originally wrote this review, I had lost 30 lbs.) I went from a size 16 to a size 10. I have tons of energy, I'm not bone chillingly cold all the time, I lose a normal amount of hair, etc. If you are frustrated with thyroid issues (and you probably are if you have them), you MUST read this book!I think this book is a beginner book. As in, it started me down a path that has lead me to lots of other discoveries in this area. I have recommended this to tons of people. It will change your life if you have the courage and discipline to try the diet. Truly. Another book that I would recommend is called "The Hormone Diet", but that is after you have read this one as it is not nearly as detailed on how your thyroid works.
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Great reading for people with thyroid issues.
—jevannel
