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Feed Thy Gut: My Story of Discovering a Natural, Drug-free Approach to Treating Multiple Sclerosis, Acne, and Depression
Multiple sclerosis. Acne. Depression. What do these things have in common? Shame? No, nothing quite that sexy…The fact that diet can significantly improve all of them.For much of my life I believed that diet had nothing to do with either acne or multiple sclerosis, a notion that healthcare professionals reinforced. I’ve now come to hold a different view—diet has a lot to do with it. But it’s not limited to the duo mentioned. Changing my diet did wonders for my depression, dry skin, eczema, athlete’s foot, nail fungus, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, allergies…and the list goes on. Diagnosed with MS in 2006, after which followed several bouts of vertigo, numbness, stiffness, and loss of strength and coordination over the following years, I am now virtually symptom free, without the use of conventional drugs in any form. And though diet plays a big role, it is by no means the only thing to consider. Nor is this an endeavor to find a miracle cure, but something much more realistic and instead of treating the symptoms, treat the underlying causes.So, is this a memoir? The confessions of a loner? A long-winded eulogy to garlic? To the paleo diet? A rant against the medical community? It’s…an introspective account of my journey trying to regain health, in all its vastness, tearing down the heavy blackout curtains along the way that is chronic illness. I also share what the many experiments over the past years have yielded, from the good stuff to the not so good stuff. Who knew that the combination of sea salt, a glass of water, and an empty stomach would result in me soiling myself? Every new day holds promises of unimaginable wonder. But don’t I provide much safer tips and tricks that I’ve picked up as well, like a one ingredient, all-natural deodorant. Not necessarily linked to the malodorous fix above…
100 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2015
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David Podlipny
19 books4 followersDavid Podlipny is an avid and at times reckless self-experimenter living in Stockholm, where he also does most of his writing.
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October 4, 2022
A biography
The first third of this book is a stream of consciousness rant about the author's trials of living with a chronic disease. He then goes on to describe his journey using food as medicine and provides some useful references to do your own research. His writing style is not for everyone but if you have MS you should try this book.
The first third of this book is a stream of consciousness rant about the author's trials of living with a chronic disease. He then goes on to describe his journey using food as medicine and provides some useful references to do your own research. His writing style is not for everyone but if you have MS you should try this book.
April 17, 2020
Not really informative
This book was written with too much humor and not enough information. Nothing conclusive.
Try anything, if it works fine, if not move on.
This book was written with too much humor and not enough information. Nothing conclusive.
Try anything, if it works fine, if not move on.
November 25, 2016
THis book drew me in as i suffer with MS and depression.. The book was written with great wit and humour.
It takes courage to address the issues that go with these illnesses .
Book would suit all that can read as it gives alittle insight into those who suffer with such issues.
It takes courage to address the issues that go with these illnesses .
Book would suit all that can read as it gives alittle insight into those who suffer with such issues.
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