Self Healing Colitis & Crohn's, 2nd Edition
by David Klein
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Author: David KleinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-31
ISBN: 097175263X
Number of pages: 296
Publisher: Colitis & Crohn's Health Recovery Center
Book Reviews of Self Healing Colitis & Crohn's, 2nd Edition
Book Review: Best Health book you will ever read!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been suffering with symptoms of Crohn's since 1999 and in 2005 was officially diagnosed with Crohn's. I have seen an endless array of medical doctors' and I was told early on in life they wouldn't know what I had unless they "cut me open". I have consulted many MD's and they all said that stomach problems, whether it is as serious as Crohn's or something less severe, were not related to diet. Using my common sense and feeling the difference in my body relative to the foods I ate, I knew this could not possibly be true.
When I went away to college I focused on Finance but minored in food science and human nutrition, and although I did not take courses on physiology, I learned more about the body, how different foods affect the body, and took better care of myself. Although I still ate meat and cooked foods at the time, I did feel better and attribute that to overall better fitness and a healthier, cleaner lifestyle.
When I returned from college I began a really high stress job and continued to eat foods that weren't optimal and every day my energy levels would decrease. I even began eating processed junk foods that I had sworn off in college. My energy levels dropped so much that I had to quit working. I went back to see a gastroenterologist and although years ago I was told that I didn't have Crohn's, it was now obvious that I did. I was devastated and was told I would have to take drugs that would not cure me, just potentially alleviate my symptoms, for the rest of my life. I found it dangerously odd that the doctor's told me flat out that they diagnosed me with a medical condition (Crohn's) where they did not understand the origin or how to cure it, but were willing to give me numerous amounts of highly lethal drugs. It seems the only thing that was certain were the devastating side effects of these drugs. I took the drugs very short term and did not notice any improvements, so without telling my doctor I stopped taking all drugs and to the best of my ability at the time, ate a more healthful diet and exercised. When I went back to see my doctor a few months later, he said I seemed to be doing better and he attributed it to the drugs that I was supposed to be taking, and said there was no way I would be doing better if it weren't for the drugs. Little did he know that I hadn't been taking the drugs for a few months. Had I continued down the path the gastroenterologist wanted me to stay on, by now I am sure I would have had a surgery or two (as he recommended) and my body would have been a lot weaker due to the drugs. I decided not to return to these doctors and had to find another way.
I began reading books of healing or managing Crohn's and all the books I read until "Self healing Colitis and Crohn's" were diets that worked for the author, but it also stated that "this diet may not work for you". Also common amongst these books were all the products that these authors were pushing on the consumers. I questioned how and why a diet would work for one person, but "may not work for you". Although I did not like the fact that these diets may not work for me, I was in so much pain and so sick I tried many of these diets. I was hopeful and willing to try anything and although I did not get better from these diets, I did learn a thing or two from each of these books. Most importantly, every one of these books stated that diet did have a big relation to the development and continued symptoms of Crohn's, and this was different than what allopathic doctors said. I also find it interesting that these authors went on to make tremendous amounts of money on the products they are selling, but are not readily available to help people back to health. When I came across Dr. Klein's book, everything made sense from the start. Some of the other authors would tell you to eat a certain food, but make sure to take supplement x (which they happened to sell as well) in order to help with digestion.
I am learning that when it comes to food and nutrition, what we eat is both nourishing and good for us or our bodies recognize it as poison and acts accordingly. When it comes to food, there really is no middle of the road, neutral ground. I challenge anyone to really stop and pay attention to what many "experts" say on tv, the internet, health magazines, etc, when it comes to health, and I find that most will tell you to "eat food x that is not all that good for you, but make sure to eat a fruit or a vegetable with it" to counter it's effects.
Just 5 short months ago, I was in so much pain I remember not being able to walk for 20 yards without doubling over and having truly excruciating stomach pains. I remember being at Disney, "The happiest place on Earth" as they call it, and feeling like if I would die. For close to a year I could not sleep on my right side because it felt like I had a baseball in my lower intestines. Every time I ate, I would feel and hear the food scraping through every part of my stomach and intestines. If I would lay down I could literally see my stomach expanding as the food would move through it. This was very painful and embarrassing. One day I would have non-stop diarrhea and the next day I would be so constipated I couldn't move due to the pain. This went on for close to 2 years and it was a real hell on earth. Since I have been healing myself, my stomach is flat, my stools are normal as Dr. Klein described they would be in his book (for the first time in 8 years), my energy level has soared, and most importantly I know I am healing as the pain is almost non-existent. I could write a book detailing the pain, symptoms, and suffering I have endured, but I chose to focus more on the fact that I am feeling better and for the first time in my life I feel that I am truly taking care of my body from the inside out.
I feel that through Dr. Klein's work I literally view the world through a new pair of eyes than I did even 5 short months ago. I truly thank you for your help, generosity, and time. I have given your book to friends and family of mine who do not suffer with digestive problems but who suffer with an array of different problems, and although your book is titled "Self Healing Colitis and Crohn's", it can easily be titled "Your body's Operating Manual" and should be a gift given to everyone so they can truly understand health and how their body operates.
If anyone is interested in learning how their body operates, than this is it. This book holds a plethora of information. I have read it 4 times already and will read it a few more times to truly understand the gems this book teaches. Best of all, Dr. Klein is available for counseling and continues to clarify areas that I either don't understand at first, or how and why my body reacts to the things I expose it to.
I have taken on a different path in life and I am currently going to paramedic school. I am learning a lot and I get hands on experience with people who suffer all types of really debilitating diseases and it is sad to know that many people could really improve the quality of their lives by changing small but significant dietary habits. As a paramedic student, we learn a lot about different drugs and most diseases, but nothing about a cure or prevention. In my opinion, from the amount of suffering I see, it is worth it to have an all around healthy lifestyle, as sooner or later the pain and agony of disease will affect us if we don't.
The physical pain that I felt for years with Crohn's was devastating but I feel that anyone who suffers can relate to the fact that the pain is twofold....physical as well as mental. This is due it having a life shattering affect on ones dreams. Since I have had the good fortune to get counseling with Dr. Klein, not only do I find more energy and vitality every day, but I also have a renewed sense of life and happiness that I thought I had lost for good.
I will always be thankful and am amazed at just how knowledgeable Dr. Klein is when it comes to human health.
Thank you!!!
George G.
Summary of Self Healing Colitis & Crohn's, 2nd Edition
This is the 2nd greatly-expanded edition of the best-selling natural self-help book for any inflammatory bowel disorder. It teaches the principles of self-healing based in true health science. This complete wholistic wellness guide is the culmination of Dr. Klein s 24 years of health experience since healing himself after 8 years of severe ulcerative colitis in 1984, plus his experience with thousands of clients, 99% of whom successfully healed since 1993 via his Colitis & Crohn's Health Recovery Center. Rooted in the Natural Hygiene self-healthcare system, this guide book contains the clear, step-by-step, medically-endorsed diet & wholistic lifestyle program which has conclusively proved to be the definitive natural way to heal IBD & IBS. Disease only occurs if we cause it. IBD & IBS are completely reversible when we remove the causes & live healthfully. This book served as the author's thesis for his Hygienic Doctor degree. It answers virtually every question which has arisen in over 10,000 consultations. Deep, clearly-written chapters explain the purpose of disease, & how to heal & maintain a lifetime of vibrant health. It accurately explains the many factors and primary cause of inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers: toxic, acidifying, undigestible diets. It presents a naturally liberating dietary healing plan based upon true health science, grounded in physiology. The book explains that inflammation and ulcerations are heightened self-purification / self-healing actions conducted by the body in response to an overload of dietary toxins in the bloodstream, tissues & bowel. It addresses the many factors that may contribute to bowel inflammation & ulcers, & shows how IBD, IBS and any digestive disorder can be permanently overcome via proven dietary and health-promoting lifestyle practices in line with our natural biological mandates. The 100% effective Vegan Diet Healing Plan teaches step-by-step how to eat for rapid healing & long lasting health. It is described in great detail with clear guidelines. It removes the toxic dietary factors which have been proven to cause all forms of IBD, and implements our natural, biologically-correct, most nutritious, purifying, easy-to-digest & healthful diet with a healing & health-promoting program of rest, extra sleep, detoxification, internal cleanliness, emotional release, positive thinking, exercise & other natural lifestyle practices for the restoration & preservation of health. It provides an extensive list of the toxic, indigestible, inflammation-causing foods & other pitfalls to avoid. Countless people have thrived on this Natural Hygiene program for decades. After thousands of clinical cases, the author & several other Medical & Hygienic Doctors have concluded that this natural Hygienic approach is the only true way to heal and keep healthy because it is based on an accurate understanding of human physiology & our biological requisites for health. It involves no medicines, treatments or products; the body is a self-healing organism and it does its healing work perfectly when he provide the conditions for healing. This information saved the author's colon and life in 1984 after suffering with advance ulcerative colitis for 8 years & a colostomy was recommended. Thousands have permanently overcome inflammatory bowel illness by following this plan. The author, a Hygienic Doctor, has personally guided over 1,000 clients to disease-free health. The book was endorsed by 4 medical doctors including 1 gastroenterologist who works with Dr. Klein. This is not a plan for managing IBD and IBS, a quick-fix gimmick that works for only some people, or a program that the author invented based upon unproven theories. Instead, it is based upon factual principles of health science teaching us how to remove the causes of IBD and IBS, fully unleash our self-healing powers & promote lasting wellness.Disorders & Diseases Books
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