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seshat59's review
2.0
Apparently, I won't get better because I'm already guilty of "attaching to a dogma that prevents [me] from getting better." Overall, this book clashes with my belief in intuitive eating. Her restrictive diet (Paleo -- no grains at all) and reliance on extreme amounts of supplements had me balking. If you still feel tired and crave carbs, try this supplement instead. Um, no. I know to avoid gluten, soy, and now dairy, obviously, but rice? Corn? Potatoes? Again, no. Vegetables and meat sound like a bleak, joyless existence that would trigger terrible dieting/binging consequences.
That being said, there were good aspects. It helped me learn more about Hashimoto's itself and helped me focus on my main trigger (adrenal fatigue) while also offering some hope: "There is some evidence that celiac disease is permanent, while gluten intolerance, on he other hand, may be reversible."
Also, what medicalish book uses so many exclamation points? Dear God, have I stumbled into self hell -- I mean, help?!
Excuse me while I go take a nap. It's one definite protocol that I can get behind.
That being said, there were good aspects. It helped me learn more about Hashimoto's itself and helped me focus on my main trigger (adrenal fatigue) while also offering some hope: "There is some evidence that celiac disease is permanent, while gluten intolerance, on he other hand, may be reversible."
Also, what medicalish book uses so many exclamation points? Dear God, have I stumbled into self hell -- I mean, help?!
Excuse me while I go take a nap. It's one definite protocol that I can get behind.
elysahenegar's review
5.0
If you have Hashimoto's disease and you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, you need to read this book!! Excellent, through, step-by-step guide for those who are ready to feel better and live smart!
rachelb36's review
3.0
While this was an informative, helpful read, I found myself tiring of it about halfway through and had to really push myself to finish.
It became quite repetitive, and didn't seem very well organized (Wentz would begin on a topic but then say "but we'll get into that more later," and completely change topics). Because of the repetition, it was way too long, despite the fact that Wentz was constantly referring readers to her website for more complete information.
I also became frustrated with her attitude at different points throughout the book. For instance, she seemed to minimize the enormity and difficulty of the financial expense required to recover from chronic illness. She never mentions that financial stress could have been a major trigger in developing Hashimoto's in the first place (though she mentions many other stresses) and never touches on the fact that chronic illness may be keeping people from holding a job. Apparently, she managed to keep her job (and keep in mind, she's a pharmacist...) even throughout her illness and her husband also works, so it seems as if she has not struggled financially and can't understand why anyone else would. She even berates those who refuse to pay for treatments that their insurance won't cover - never acknowledging that these people may not have any cash to do so! It was such a huge oversight that I think will alienate many readers, as it did me.
(Note: There were also several references to evolution.)
It became quite repetitive, and didn't seem very well organized (Wentz would begin on a topic but then say "but we'll get into that more later," and completely change topics). Because of the repetition, it was way too long, despite the fact that Wentz was constantly referring readers to her website for more complete information.
I also became frustrated with her attitude at different points throughout the book. For instance, she seemed to minimize the enormity and difficulty of the financial expense required to recover from chronic illness. She never mentions that financial stress could have been a major trigger in developing Hashimoto's in the first place (though she mentions many other stresses) and never touches on the fact that chronic illness may be keeping people from holding a job. Apparently, she managed to keep her job (and keep in mind, she's a pharmacist...) even throughout her illness and her husband also works, so it seems as if she has not struggled financially and can't understand why anyone else would. She even berates those who refuse to pay for treatments that their insurance won't cover - never acknowledging that these people may not have any cash to do so! It was such a huge oversight that I think will alienate many readers, as it did me.
(Note: There were also several references to evolution.)
ashleyrknight's review
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. Lots of great information in this book but soooo much information. I had to read it in spurts to absorb. Luckily I’m familiar with a lot of what she writes about but still found it to be a lot with all the different ways my body could be failing me.
scrummyb's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
So I'm adding this to my read pile, though I stopped at the Advanced Protocols in the back, cause you only need to read those if the first set doesn't work and you need to reassess. As someone recently diagnosed, I found this book very enlightening. I also felt very seen. I highlighted so many passages that just validated how I felt and that was really soothing to know it's not all in my head. She does a good job in breaking down the medical jargon into easy to swallow bits to understand. She is precise in what steps you need to take in this plan and gives many resources to look to, as well as is clear on supplements needed and diet restrictions. I feel better equipped to move forward with this diagnosis and have a healthier future.
jwfawn's review
A lot of good information in here, but somehow the flow didn't work for me at this time.
nataratatata's review against another edition
slow-paced
0.25
She's like Dave Ramsey but for hashimotos--only here for the cash grab. Between the pseudoscience and the push for her supplements/other books it was difficult to actually care about the parts that should have mattered. But even then most of the info she did have has been well known since I was diagnosed in 2011. Her out of touch suggestions of paying for expensive tests and doctors without insurance just makes this book a joke.