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How to CURE "mental illness"
I have been researching the drug industry and psychiatry over the past year and have attended a Harvard Medical School seminar to see what is being taught concerning psychopharmacology. What I have learned is that for generations, orthomolecular physicians like Dr. Philpott have been curing mental illness by recognizing that brain malfunctions are caused by medical problems such as thyroid, kidney, and sleep disorder problems, an immune disorder cerebral allergy, metal toxicity, Candida infestation and enzyme and nutritional imbalances such as essential fatty acids deficiency (malnourishment). Biochemical testing can assist in determining underlying causes. Even Harvard's Dr. Stoll, who receives compensation from about ten different drug companies, recommends fish oil to provide essential Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins as an effective treatment for depression.
Really helped a lot!
This book was very helpful in explaining what was going on with my daughter's dairy allergy.Now I finally have some confirmation of what I have been observing and know what to do to help her.
Revolutionary
As a Chinese herbal practitioner, I have recommended this book to several clients who have autistic children.In almost every case, there has been a marked improvement in the child's situation.The book details not only thescience and theory behind Dr. Philpott's approach, but more importantlyspends a lot of time discussing practical implementation.Conventionalwestern medicine still tends to ignore the dramatic impact our diets canhave on the mental/emotional aspect of our lives; BRAIN ALLERGIES makes avery significantcontribution to the growing literature around the old andvery true proverb: "we are what we eat."If you're dealing witha child with emotional and/or cognitive difficulties, PLEASE read thisbook! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Brain    3. Complications    4. Consumer Health    5. Diseases    6. Food allergy    7. Health & Fitness    8. Health/Fitness    9. Mental illness    10. Nutritional aspects    11. Complementary Medicine    12. Dietetics & nutrition    13. Diets & dieting    14. Health & Fitness / Nutrition    15. Psychiatry   

Subjects:  1. Allergic Conditions - Nutrition And Diet    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Diet therapy    5. Diets - General    6. Food allergy    7. Food allergy in children    8. Health & Healing - General    9. Health - Nutrition    10. Recipes    11. Cooking / Health    12. Health & wholefood cookery   

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Better than nothing, but not the best
When we first found out our daughter had multiple food allergies we bought this book after getting tons of great info from FAAN.(FAAN is a wonderful resource, everyone dealing with food allergies should join.)
nice selection of recipes
Easy to make recipes and a wide selection. So far, every recipe I've tried has been good. As with any allergy cook book, there will be recipes using an item you may have an allergy to. In some cases they give substitutions for various ingredients to a particular recipe.

Great cookbook even for people without foode allergies!
This cookbook has very imaginative, easy recipes that are better tasting than what you find in many standard cookbooks. While I agree with the reader who calls it a "dessert cookbook", preparing main courses for someone with food allergies is much easier, ie I don't cook fish dishes because my daughter has a fish allergy. However finding baking recipes without eggs or nuts is much more difficult. This book does an excellent job and you never feel as though you are compromising. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Diet therapy    4. Food allergy    5. Health & Healing - General    6. Recipes    7. Reference    8. Cooking / General   

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The Complete Guide to Yeast
This book is packed with information on yeast overgrowth, symptons, rememdies, 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.

Help, finally!
This book has been a lifesaver for me!After 7 years of suffering from a myriad of symptoms, going from doctor to doctor, with no resolution to my problems, I finally got some relief after reading this book. Little did I know, all my symptoms were related to one root cause: systemic candidiasis.After doing some research on the internet, I was led to this book.I had seen several recommendations for it, and excellent reviews. This book will help you to confirm what is happening in your body, and give specific steps you can take to start treating yourself to feel better.I have been putting Dr. Crook's suggestions into practice for a little over a month now and I feel so much better!So far, I have only been able to use homeopathic remedies - no prescription drugs - and have noted a marked improvement in my general health and well-being. I highly recommend this book to anyone who suspects they have a systemic yeast infection.

Good place to start
I agree, to a point, with the reviewers who didn't find this book to have all the answers, BUT like another reviewer pointed out, this should be just one of the books in your library. I have suffered from candida for more than 20 years. If the reviewer who claimed that candida was invented by the author had suffered from it, then (s)he would know that it is very real and can be, for some people, debilitating. I suggest you check this book out of the library before you buy it. If you are well versed in this disease, then you might not want to buy it... but if you are just starting your research, you'll find a lot of answers in here. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Candidiasis    2. Complications    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diet Therapy    6. Food Allergies    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Popular works    11. Women's Health - General   

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It worked for my son
My son was on Ritalin for over three years.After about the 12th treatment by the NAET practitioner, he told us he didn't want to take the ritalin any more.He just graduated from High School with honors, sans ritalin.
Great Book For Your ADD Child!
This is a great book to help children with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, autism, etc. I have seen some dramatic changes happen in children with these disorders in Dr. Devi's office. These NAET treatments work well on these children.Because they all have the same common problem: ALLERGIES. Say Good-Bye To ADD And ADHD
The book hits the problem on the head, conventional thinking on this suject has been "dope'm and forget about it".Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Children with Special Needs    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Learning Disabilities    5. Medical    6. Reference   

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The Book That Started it All
Dr. Crook was one of the first to write about CFS,this book does have cartoons which make it easier to understand. This book changed/saved my life. My daughter & I were diagnosed in 1983(a rarity in itself back then)and told "good news is, yes there is something wrong with you. Bad news is there really isn't a standard drug or treatment. Except expensive immunoglobin therapy that your insurance won't cover since they don't really recognize CFS as an illness!" I didn't get the book until 1990 and read it from cover to cover the first night. Remember no real internet then and GNC carried vitamins and body building supplements, no St.Johns Wort, forget Acidopholous and CoQ10 sounded like a Star Wars character.THANKS TO DR. CROOK these things plus many others in the book made a complete difference in my health. Yes the other books listed are more informative, they were published later. If you can still find this one read it first. P.S. I was searching AMAZON because my 2nd copy is now so tattered and covered with notes from people I've loaned it to that it resembles a high school yearbook complete with heartfelt comments:)

Helpful Information
This book had extremely helpful information for those suffering from symptoms that relate to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.The author gives practical advice and explains the cause of often misunderstood symptoms such as itching, headaches, nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, etc.If you are suffering from CFS, Fibromyalgia, or allergy symptoms, I highly recommend this book.This book was far easier to read and understand than many books on the topic.It also address overconsumption of sugar as a problem, which many authors are reluctant to address.

Don't bother
I've read other Yeast Connection books and they were much better than this one. The book has an over abundance of cartoons used for illustration and instruction, so much so that they are extremely distracting and make it very difficult to read. All of the information covered in this book can be read in the Yeast Connection Handbook and others. It basically repeats other books and adds too many cartoons to fill in the pages. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergy    2. Candidiasis    3. Chronic fatigue syndrome    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diseases    6. Food allergy    7. General    8. Health/Fitness    9. Popular works   

Subjects:  1. Allergic Conditions - Nutrition And Diet    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diets - Special Conditions    6. Family And Child Development    7. Health - Nutrition    8. Lactose intolerance    9. Lactose intolerance in childre    10. Lactose intolerance in children    11. Milk-free diet    12. Popular works    13. Recipes    14. Child care & upbringing    15. Diets & dieting    16. Health & Fitness / General   

Subjects:  1. Candidiasis    2. Chronic fatigue syndrome    3. Consumer Health    4. Diets - Better Health    5. Diseases    6. Food allergy    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Popular works   

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Healthy Gluten-Free Cooking
Absolutely worthless. I've tried several recipes in this book and they are so confusing. The ingredients will be measured in cups, but the directions will say pints. So which is it? Cups or Pints? The dry ingredients are measured in cups and in parenthesis it will be ounces, but the ounces aren't the equivalent of the cups. I really wish they would have made up their minds before putting this book together.

Finally!
Finally, a Gluten-Free Cookbook that is beautiful as well as helpful. These aren't recipes that look good considering that they're gluten-free, these are recipes that just look good. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. General    4. Health & Healing - Allergy    5. Health & Healing - General    6. Nutrition    7. Cooking / Health   

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Really great book - Thoroughly recommend!
My daughter, who is now four, has had egg, nut and dairy allergies since birth.Like the authors son, she was also allergic to my breast milk.I thought I knew it all when it came to providing meals/baking for her, but when I saw this book for sale I thought I'd buy it for interest and in a strange way to support the author who's been through what we have been (are are going) through.Well, I am really impressed and am very grateful to the author for writing it.I have tried 2 recipes which came out fabulously (blueberry muffins and banana muffins) and have the carrot cake baking in the oven while I type!! It look and smells like a success already!Other recipes I've tried for banana muffins have turned out a stodgy gooey lump, but the authors recipe for these were really lovely.Light, distinct pieces of banana and with a really pleasing golden crust which can be quite hard to achieve without eggs or dairy!I'm very happy and would easily serve these up to non-allergic visitors without needing to explain why they aren't quite up to scratch compared to a 'normal' muffin! The recipes use simple, storecupboard ingredients, and apart from a few recipes which use products not available in New Zealand (for eg milk-free whipped topping) I shall be working my way thru this book!A big thank to the author for this one!! ... Read more

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Recommended to our entire support group
I run a support group for parents of children with food allergies and continuously recommend this book.Resources, contacts, food family listings, nutritional requirements for age groups, recipes, substitutions, supportive stories....it's all in there.A very practical book.A must have!

Allergic?
Developed a sensitivity to dry, mealy food sensivity books?Thirsting for a full-bodied treatment with an effervescent twist?As a mom of three kids, all of whom have food sensitivities, I found Ms. Willingham's book filled us to a healthful brim. We're assimilating her informed, humane, pragmatic support!

Help your child
I have just finished reading the "Food Allergy Field Guide," A lifestyle manual for families, by Theresa Willingham.I want to let everyone know that if they have a child that is not eating well, or that has growth symptoms that do not seem to be accurately diagnosed by their family pediatrican or doctor, that they should read this book.It will not only save many lives world-wide, but, more importantly, it will allow a great many of the worlds children grow to become healthy, productive young citizens of our country.Ms. Willingham has done an outstanding job of bringing Celiac Disease to our attention.I'd never heard of gluten sensitivity until I read this book, and I am so glad that I did. Congratulations to the author!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Food Content Guides    5. Food allergy in children    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health - Nutrition    8. Health/Fitness    9. Pediatrics    10. Food Allergies    11. Food allergy   

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Consumer Health    3. Diets - Better Health    4. Food allergy    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Popular works    8. Popular medicine   

Subjects:  1. Behavior disorders in children    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Food allergy in children    5. Health - Nutrition    6. Nutritional aspects    7. Pediatric Nutrition    8. Psychological aspects    9. Dietetics & nutrition   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Food allergy    4. Food allergy in children    5. Health & Daily Living - Diseases    6. Juvenile literature    7. School & Education   

Reviews (6)

Great book
This recipe book is great for my child.He's allergic to wheat, soy, milk, eggs, and peanuts and this cookbook provides all kinds of recipes without his allergy triggers.I would highly recommend it for Moms with kids like mine.

Not the Best Allergy Cookbook If You Can Eat Wheat
For those people who can eat wheat, I would not reccommend this cookbook.I purchased it shortly after my son was diagnosed with multiple food allergies (wheat was not one).The recipes call for lots of ingredients that I do not normally purchase or have on hand (xanthan gum, tapioca flour, brown rice flour, potato starch, etc.).

Fabulous--It Really Works!
Not only do the recipies come out well, but this book has a glossary of different flours and foods that can be used to substitute for more common foods.If you are new to learning to cooking and baking for food allergies (as I am), you will find this information accessible and invaluable.I bought a few books as soon as we realized how severe my son's food allergies are.In the end, I've only used this one so far. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking / Wine    2. Health & Healing - Allergy   

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Hidden Food Allergies
As a middle-aged allergy patient, my allergist recommended this book to me because I'm always getting sick with colds and other infections.The book, Your Hidden Allergies Are Making You Fat, is not just about dieting, but contains a wealth of information about how food sensitivities can negatively affect your whole body and your life. My allergist, with over thirty years of experience with patients, said, "This is the best book I've read about hidden food allergies."I agree. It explains, in easy to understand terms, the science of allergic reactions to foods, how to deal with symptoms, and best of all, it thoroughly describes a simple blood test, the ALCAT test. This test identifies your food intolerances, so that you can develop an individualized eating plan to help lose weight or feel better/get well from illnesses.
I'm returning it
I am so disappointed in this book, I am returning it. My primary reason? The authors keep mentioning 100 trigger foods that the ALCAT tests for, yet they never provide this list. Why not? Because this book is simply a marketing vehicle to get people to order the test through their lab.

30 years of Stomach Ailments Cured overnight
Doctors told me that I did not have a "disease" and so they could not help me.I had IBS(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) everyday.Before I could leave for work, I took over the counter help-3 times the normal dose.That did not include what I needed throughout the rest of the day.I did not even mention to the doctors about the acid reflux EVERY night.I thought it was mild compared to the agony and embarrassment that I suffered of the irritable bowel syndrome.There was nothing regular physicians could or would do.The Al-Cat test (and Dr. Rivera) saved my life.When the digestive system breaks down so will the immune system eventually.Since the day I began avoiding the foods I am allergic to and following the prescribed new way of eating, I have had NO acid reflux.I have been free of IBS for nearly 10 months straight.(Only occassional boughts of it before that.)I have lost 60 pounds total.I feel great.I am in the best shape of my life at age 52.I feel 30.(My husband enjoys the change.)Reading the book won't change anything.But following its suggestions and reccommendations could save your life! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Complications    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Etiology    6. Food allergy    7. General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Health/Fitness    10. Obesity    11. Weight Loss    12. Diets & dieting    13. Health & Fitness / Allergies   

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Nutrition    6. Health, Mind & Body / Nutrition   

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Consumer Health    3. Food Hypersensitivity    4. Food additives    5. Food allergy    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health aspects    8. Health/Fitness    9. Life Sciences - Biology - General    10. Safety    11. Dietetics & nutrition   

Reviews (2)

Allergies - very helpful input!
While a lot of the material in this book is necessarily duplicated from other books published by D'Adamo in case the reader starts with this book, the real medical assistance offered has been very helpful to me - teaching me to manage my allergies proactively!

EXCELLENT....I feel so much better!
I cannot believe what a difference this book has made in my life.I did not realize how tired I was until I began following the guidance of this book in avoiding certain foods and including others in my diet.Within a week I was feeling better.I had no idea how tired and sluggish I had been--I have so much more energy now, particularly in the evenings when I was usually tired after coming home from work.I highly recommend that you try this book.It's easy to read and well worth the time and money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergic Conditions - Nutrition And Diet    2. Allergies    3. Allergy    4. Alternative treatment    5. Blood groups    6. Consumer Health    7. Diets - Special Conditions    8. General    9. Health & Fitness    10. Health/Fitness    11. Health & Fitness / Nutrition   

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I Said Good Bye to Illness
What a Godsend and miracle NAET has been in my life.Dr. Nambudripad's credentials are from well known, certified and accredited universities. I was helped so much by her method that I went to Buena Park and took her training.I am now having the time of my life helping others "Say Good Bye to Illness".It is such a "rush" to see my client's and family member's suprise at their improvements.Being a nurse is finally paying off.As a full-time registered nurse in a large metropolitan area I have seen very little in traditional western medicine that does as much for one's health and well-being as NAET.Reading the book is a great idea.Seeking out a certified practitioner is even better.There are 8,000 of us now, world wide.God bless Dr. Devi Nambudripad!!!

Are hidden allergies slowing you down?
As many people know, suffering from allergies is often times easier than following the doctor's advice to control them. Nambudripad addresses this issue in her book, "Say Good-Bye To Illness." Relief From Allergies and Sensitivities
For individuals who are suffering from allergies or sensitivities, this is likely the most important book they will ever read.Though some will find it difficult to believe the many case histories presented in the book, if they determine to undergo NAET treatments, they will surely join the many thousands of people who have been relieved of life altering conditions through Dr. Nambudripad's techniques and her willingness to share her program with other practitioners. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allergies    2. Alternative Therapies    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Health/Fitness