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The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases
Amy Myers
3.48 AVERAGE
33 reviews for:
The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases
Amy Myers
3.48 AVERAGE
Someone in my family was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and it's horrible and has been overwhelming. To try to help, I decided to do what I do best--read. I picked this one up and though yes, there are some scary things in here (I had to put the book down for a while because it was a source of anxiety) there is also a lot that is empowering. It's too early to tell how well this approach works, but I'm crossing my fingers it provides the solution it promises.
Some good ideas to be found, especially looking at autoimmune disorders as a big spectrum, but muddled by too much woo pseudo-science. Worries me that this woman has an MD and practices medicine. Eating one thing she deems as bad will not ruin you for the next three months. And mercury dental fillings? Girl. I put this in the same box as I do the anti-vaxxers.
This book suffers from the common ailment that plagues this sort of readings - the solution to one's problem is much worse than the problem itself, at least when it comes to mild autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's. Moreover, the Myers' Way may be at least somewhat realistic in the USA, but for anybody else where I live it's pure utopia. Cut out all the grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nightshades? Even the tiniest particle of gluten that re-enters your system, even from shampoo (?!) could destroy all the previous effort? No sugar or alcohol whatsoever?
I suppose existing is better than dying, but living sure beats existing. I can comprehend the author's reasoning, and it seems quite convincing, but unfortunately this is not a viable solution for me personally, not by a long shot.
I suppose existing is better than dying, but living sure beats existing. I can comprehend the author's reasoning, and it seems quite convincing, but unfortunately this is not a viable solution for me personally, not by a long shot.
I am prepared to believe that a connection exists between the health of my gut (digestion, microbiome, permeability of the intestinal wall) and my autoimmune condition. It makes sense. This link has been described by others from Andrew Weil to Brenda Watson. I am prepared to believe that the conventional medical system has not proved this connection yet, that there are money-related barriers to getting the proper research done. And, I am prepared to believe in simple solutions - proper nutrition, elimination of toxic foods, supplementation, stress reduction, etc. etc.
The problem is that for me Dr. Myers is a flawed messenger. This is a book-length ad for her proprietary line of products, also heavily advertised on Facebook. The Myers Way is presented as an all or nothing approach without room for incrementalism. No way to get better by gradually introducing improvements. It is a radical elimination diet and supplementation protocol that would cost money, time, effort and energy. Would it help? I will never know because I can't invest such vast amounts of any of those things when I have so much doubt in me.
So, for me, the search for a guide through the medical maze continues.
The problem is that for me Dr. Myers is a flawed messenger. This is a book-length ad for her proprietary line of products, also heavily advertised on Facebook. The Myers Way is presented as an all or nothing approach without room for incrementalism. No way to get better by gradually introducing improvements. It is a radical elimination diet and supplementation protocol that would cost money, time, effort and energy. Would it help? I will never know because I can't invest such vast amounts of any of those things when I have so much doubt in me.
So, for me, the search for a guide through the medical maze continues.
This is pretty much the same as the autoimmune paleo protocol. The Paleo Approach by Sarah Ballantyne is a much more complete book.
inspiring
slow-paced
I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and had this book recommended to me by my cousin. I’m looking forward to giving the diet a shot for the next month.
Very helpful for learning how to support a spouse with an autoimmune condition. But, DNF halfway through bc it's so damn long, repetitive, and condescending.
This book was full of valuable information that I can use to empower myself on my health journey. Although, at this moment I may not fully adopt her diet plan, I learned so much more about my immune system, autoimmune stressors, and an alternative approaches to medicine, things that doctors never really explain. This book will be one I look to as a reference always.