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The Yeast Connection: A Medical Breakthrough
An in-depth guide on how to suspect, identify, and over-come those health problems in people of all ages and sexes that can be traced to sensitivity to the yeast germ candida albicans.
The Yeast Connection also includes:
1. Easy-to-follow diet instructions;
2. Information about labratory studies and tests, prescription and nonprescription medications, and treatment with candida vaccines;
3. A discussion of the yeast connection to AIDS, suicidal depression, and sexual dysfunction;
4. Recommendations for vitamins, minerals, vegetable oils, garlic, and Lactobacillus acidophilus;
5. MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Yeast-connected health problems can be traced from the following symptoms:
-Fatigue
-Irritability
-Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
-Digestive disorders
-Muscle pain
-Short attention span
-Headache
-Memory loss
-Vaginitis
-Skin problems
-Impotence
-Hyperactivity
-Depression
-Hypoglycemia
-Menustral problems
-Urinary disorders
-Respiratory problems
-Learning difficulties
The Yeast Connection also includes:
1. Easy-to-follow diet instructions;
2. Information about labratory studies and tests, prescription and nonprescription medications, and treatment with candida vaccines;
3. A discussion of the yeast connection to AIDS, suicidal depression, and sexual dysfunction;
4. Recommendations for vitamins, minerals, vegetable oils, garlic, and Lactobacillus acidophilus;
5. MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Yeast-connected health problems can be traced from the following symptoms:
-Fatigue
-Irritability
-Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
-Digestive disorders
-Muscle pain
-Short attention span
-Headache
-Memory loss
-Vaginitis
-Skin problems
-Impotence
-Hyperactivity
-Depression
-Hypoglycemia
-Menustral problems
-Urinary disorders
-Respiratory problems
-Learning difficulties
434 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1983
109 people are currently reading
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About the author
William G. Crook
42 books3 followersReceived his medical education and training at the University of Virginia, The Pennsylvania Hospital, Vanderbilt and Johns Hopkins. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology and the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the American Medical Association. He also served as a Visiting Professor at Ohio State University, the University of California at San Francisco and the University of Saskatchewan.
His willingness to listen, learn and work with patients brought this revered pediatrician adult patients as well. Always open to new information and ideas, he became interested in adults' chronic health complaints connected to yeast overgrowth and to nutritional and environmental factors. In addition to yeast-related health problems, he spoke passionately about the role of nutrition in children's hyperactivity and learning disorders.
The author of 14 books and numerous articles in medical and lay literature, Dr. Crook addressed professional and lay groups in 39 states and eight countries. For 15 years, he wrote a nationally syndicated health column for General Features and Los Angeles Times syndicates and was a popular guest on national television and radio programs, along with the BBC and other international networks. Many of his publications have been translated into French, German, Japanese and Norwegian.
Dr. Crook's self-effacing manner and his genuine desire to help people suffering with chronic conditions earned him friends throughout the world. While his theories were often criticized, his professionalism earned him the respect of colleagues worldwide.
The father of three daughters, Dr. Crook lived and practiced medicine in Jackson, Tennessee for almost 40 years. He had compiled most of the manuscript for The Yeast Connection and Women's Health before his death in October 2002.
His willingness to listen, learn and work with patients brought this revered pediatrician adult patients as well. Always open to new information and ideas, he became interested in adults' chronic health complaints connected to yeast overgrowth and to nutritional and environmental factors. In addition to yeast-related health problems, he spoke passionately about the role of nutrition in children's hyperactivity and learning disorders.
The author of 14 books and numerous articles in medical and lay literature, Dr. Crook addressed professional and lay groups in 39 states and eight countries. For 15 years, he wrote a nationally syndicated health column for General Features and Los Angeles Times syndicates and was a popular guest on national television and radio programs, along with the BBC and other international networks. Many of his publications have been translated into French, German, Japanese and Norwegian.
Dr. Crook's self-effacing manner and his genuine desire to help people suffering with chronic conditions earned him friends throughout the world. While his theories were often criticized, his professionalism earned him the respect of colleagues worldwide.
The father of three daughters, Dr. Crook lived and practiced medicine in Jackson, Tennessee for almost 40 years. He had compiled most of the manuscript for The Yeast Connection and Women's Health before his death in October 2002.
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September 19, 2014
*screaming to myself* I 'finally' type out a clear and full review and I hit the screen just outside of the review box and.......it closed the review box :( Gone.....and all I could do was sit here and watch it disappear. Gah!!
Will try again asap. If not soon enough I just urge everyone to look read, understand, and live this as you begin to feel your body go into what's nothing short of a miracle rebirth. I read it the first time o e 25 years ago and it changed my life. Well, I fell off track along with other environmental factors outside of my control and I'm now headed back to this book to do it all over again.
As with 'all' lifestyle changes, 'please' do not do any changes without being well informed on the withdrawal symptoms of ridding your body of the toxins, knowing how it will effect any medications you're on and 'you' as an individual. Everyone is different and will heal that negative gut/brain reaction differently. If you want to live free of all the things far too many are afflicted with and there have been no answers, than 'this' is without question a place to turn for women, men and even for our children's ailments. Worth every dedicated second.
Ugh!! Bummed that my first review is gone.
~*In Wellness to ALL*~ <3
Will try again asap. If not soon enough I just urge everyone to look read, understand, and live this as you begin to feel your body go into what's nothing short of a miracle rebirth. I read it the first time o e 25 years ago and it changed my life. Well, I fell off track along with other environmental factors outside of my control and I'm now headed back to this book to do it all over again.
As with 'all' lifestyle changes, 'please' do not do any changes without being well informed on the withdrawal symptoms of ridding your body of the toxins, knowing how it will effect any medications you're on and 'you' as an individual. Everyone is different and will heal that negative gut/brain reaction differently. If you want to live free of all the things far too many are afflicted with and there have been no answers, than 'this' is without question a place to turn for women, men and even for our children's ailments. Worth every dedicated second.
Ugh!! Bummed that my first review is gone.
~*In Wellness to ALL*~ <3
March 3, 2008
Even if you think you don't have "candida", which by the way, is one of the most common issues in this country, and most of us probably have it to some degree...it's a great book for anyone who suffers from chronic pain, fatigue, "mystery" symptoms, etc. etc. Nothing very cutting edge, just simple common sense. Easy to understand.
February 7, 2016
This is the seminal book that explains the connection between excess Candida albicans in the gut and a multitude of health problems, from menstrual pain to impaired glucose tolerance. Unfortunately, the author basically recommends the frikkin' Atkins Diet to address it, which is pretty lethal in its own right as far as I'm concerned and far too hard for someone who's already sick and in pain. In later books on related subjects the author modifies the approach a lot so you're allowed to eat a more normal range of foods. But a lot of the advice in here is still good.
June 19, 2008
This book is packed with information on yeast overgrowth, symptoms, remedies, and meal plans. I found it very helpful in learning what yeast does to your body, how you develop candida, and how to stop the cycle.
January 8, 2019
A must read! Cutting-edge and revolutionary, and given that this book was written decades ago, with the dawn of the internet age still forthcoming back then, I imagine this book was a life saver for many who were afflicted by different illnesses caused by candida albicans.
February 6, 2012
This is an exceptional book! I have had this book for many years, and still refer to it: my daughter is now in the process of reading it, as well. This is one health book that will survive the test of time!
April 6, 2019
30 years later, this book is still relevant. However, it is repetitive. You can learn all you need to learn from this book (especially if you don't have the symptoms described in this book) in the first four chapters.
October 10, 2010
Very good read. Dr. crook discusses a condition that is wide-spread in great detail.
September 14, 2011
It has some good information, but it also has faulty and contradictory information. And it's not very usable or ... aesthetic.
February 15, 2013
Pros: very thorough. Cons: research is mostly from the 80s and 80s so I wish there was a version of this written in 2013.
Definitely a lot of good food for thought in this book.
Definitely a lot of good food for thought in this book.
October 17, 2011
Admittedly, I kinda speed-read through this along with several of his newer books at the same time, for the following reasons:
(a) Although this is Dr. Crook's original "Bible" (or should I say "crookbook"?) on yeast overgrowth, some of the info has become outdated in the nearly 30 years since the book's publication and thus is superseded even by the author's later writings.
(b) It's a bit... rambling. Crook repeats himself, re-summarizing key points that have been mentioned time and again (e.g. listing the basic types of foods that the yeast-sensitive person should avoid). Frustratingly, on occasion he'll mention something unique buried deep in one of these repetitious passages, something that is perhaps not discussed elsewhere even in the entire chapters dedicated to the topic (I noticed this several times in his listings of non-prescription/"herbal" antifungals).
(c) I needed to get down the practical info fast, because I'm fairly certain there is a connection (har!) to the health problems I've been experiencing and I want/need to start the dietary changes soon. To that end, I would recommend Dr. Crook's "The Yeast Connection Handbook" in lieu of this, as it covers most of the necessary practical information. Or, for a more concise listing, Part 5 (Chapters 26-32) of "The Yeast Connection and Women's Health" (which was his last book, published posthumously around 2005).
(a) Although this is Dr. Crook's original "Bible" (or should I say "crookbook"?) on yeast overgrowth, some of the info has become outdated in the nearly 30 years since the book's publication and thus is superseded even by the author's later writings.
(b) It's a bit... rambling. Crook repeats himself, re-summarizing key points that have been mentioned time and again (e.g. listing the basic types of foods that the yeast-sensitive person should avoid). Frustratingly, on occasion he'll mention something unique buried deep in one of these repetitious passages, something that is perhaps not discussed elsewhere even in the entire chapters dedicated to the topic (I noticed this several times in his listings of non-prescription/"herbal" antifungals).
(c) I needed to get down the practical info fast, because I'm fairly certain there is a connection (har!) to the health problems I've been experiencing and I want/need to start the dietary changes soon. To that end, I would recommend Dr. Crook's "The Yeast Connection Handbook" in lieu of this, as it covers most of the necessary practical information. Or, for a more concise listing, Part 5 (Chapters 26-32) of "The Yeast Connection and Women's Health" (which was his last book, published posthumously around 2005).
February 17, 2011
If you have health complaints then it's worth reading this book. Even if you just follow the recommended diet I think it will help!
December 22, 2019
When most M.D.s told patients : "Its all in your head". Dr. Crook was ahead of the industry medical skeptics and a pioneer who wrote 13 books on the subject.
June 8, 2021
The Yeast Connection is enlightening, instructive and supportive of anyone who wants to get treatment for this issue. The author's tone is not only instructive, but comforting and supportive.
I enjoyed reading this book, because it teaches so much about candida, such as, what it is, how one get's it, what it feeds on, diet changes, healing recipes, patient success stories, effective conventional drug therapies, alternative therapies, and the importance of vitamins and exercise on the road to recovery from yeast infection.
Reading this book was like being at a day long conference one day and then the next day going on Dr. Crook's rounds with him, listening in on his phone calls while he confers with other doctors to verify some new information he'd heard of or being in his office while he's seeing a patient.
This book is like hearing their stories firsthand, and/or hearing Dr. Crook read some of these letters from patients. Yes, such letters are in this book.
Finally, this book is about men, women, teens and children (and surprise! even animals get candida).
I enjoyed reading this book, because it teaches so much about candida, such as, what it is, how one get's it, what it feeds on, diet changes, healing recipes, patient success stories, effective conventional drug therapies, alternative therapies, and the importance of vitamins and exercise on the road to recovery from yeast infection.
Reading this book was like being at a day long conference one day and then the next day going on Dr. Crook's rounds with him, listening in on his phone calls while he confers with other doctors to verify some new information he'd heard of or being in his office while he's seeing a patient.
This book is like hearing their stories firsthand, and/or hearing Dr. Crook read some of these letters from patients. Yes, such letters are in this book.
Finally, this book is about men, women, teens and children (and surprise! even animals get candida).
January 23, 2022
One of the most interesting and shocking books that I have read in a while. I never knew what Candida was until a couple of years ago when my spiritual teacher mentioned it. I had started changing my diet, but would keep falling back to a poor diet and lots of sugar. One of my addictions is food, especially sugar. After reading this book, I know that I my desire is to change my eating habits. While I think that I love sugar, my body tells me a different narrative. When I am eating healthy for long periods, I don't miss it; until my head makes the poor decision to go back to sugar again and again, and the whole process starts over. Time to change the narrative.
April 15, 2020
A little outdated on diet plans but a very detailed understanding on the importance of health and what you eat.
March 18, 2022
a lot of hearsay
A lot of waffle and anecdotal evidence
Parts of it are interesting to read that are factual and useful if you have been diagnosed with a yeast intolerance
A lot of waffle and anecdotal evidence
Parts of it are interesting to read that are factual and useful if you have been diagnosed with a yeast intolerance
April 21, 2022
Great resource but quite outdated
January 4, 2023
While I do not agree with everything in it but it is very well written and informative. Has some interesting concepts.
April 22, 2010
This was a silly book. That is to say, the subject matter was serious in tone, especially if all the claims in the book were to be believed. So WHY, oh WHY would you take a serious matter, at least to yourself, and write a book illustrated with hand drawn pictures, and set in constantly alternating styles and sizes of font? It's like editing a documentary to flash like a music video. The presentation was not at all credible, which was sad, because I'm genuinely interested in the topic, and would love to learn more, as to the issue's reality and credibility (or not) and therefore to learn solutions to the problem (or that there's no need for it). I'm going to have to look elsewhere for that information, however. Hopefully I can find some slightly more serious and credible looking presentations on the topic, because this isn't one of them.
December 4, 2014
The drawings and charts are helpful and fun. There's a lot of personal anecdotes from his patients that give you a look at life with the disease. Some of the material may seem dated, but it's still informative.
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August 30, 2008This book changed my life. While I was on the recommended diet, my health drastically improved. Now that I'm sort of doing it, all my old problems are back. It's crazy!
October 12, 2008
This is a must-read for info on how to prevent yeast infections, athlete's foot, and many more diseases.
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September 13, 2009If you are always sick and you don't know why...read this book.
February 8, 2011
Interesting and not difficult to read. I wish I did not now know how bad sugar is for us. I have little bit of a sugar addition that I do my best to keep it under control.
December 23, 2013
Newer books have better recipes.
March 28, 2016
This is full of interesting information, although it's hard to take it seriously with hand drawn cartoons.
December 26, 2011
Innovative ideas about health, but very disorganized & too simplified for me.
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