Having recently been diagnosed with crohn's disease and finding the Doctor's to be frustrating, I decided to give this diet a chance...I am happy to say I am drug free and able to control the symptons and flair ups. I also use accupuncture to keep my body and symptons in check. I recommend this diet to anyone having intestinal problems as well as weight issues.
everybody is different,what works for some,might not for others.:
I too have severe crohnes disease and have taken every medication
from prednisone to remecade.The remecade works but i was very
concerned about prescription drugs and thought there must be a
more natural alternative.Now I take vitamin and mineral suplements, omega fatty acids,digestive enzimes,green food supplements and a few others to keep myself alkaline. As long
as I keep my acid-alkaline levels in the alkaline side (about ph6 to ph7) my crohnes disease remains in remission.(2... more info
Better Quality of Life:
This is probably the most forthright and helpful book about Crohn's that has ever been on the market. Personally, I know many individuals (myself included)who have changed their entire health condition around, due to the macrobiotic lifestyle that is advocated in this book by Virginia Harper. If you really want to get well, and eventually off of your medications, read this book and get in touch with Ms. Harper- the real expert on digestive disorders. Sure, many doctors don't agree with the ideas presented... more info
Compelling personal story and dietary action plan:
This is a compelling personal story of the author's battle with Crohn's disease, near-death experiences, and her triumph in finding a solution in macrobiotic food and lifestyle. While most of the painful and embarrassing experiences Harper shares are common to people suffering from IBD, I think it takes a lot to share this kind of personal information with unknown readers, and she deserves credit.
Harper finds health and happiness in a macrobiotic diet and a lifestyle that is less stressful. Most... more info
