Review: Hurrah. A concise, thoughtful and helpful read for anyone with gut issues
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2013
I wish this book had been available 15 years ago when I was diagnosed with leaky gut syndrome. By that time I had developed allergies or intolerance to almost everything I ate or breathed. I was hypothyroid, hypoglycemic, riddled with parasites, full of heavy metals, suffering extreme adrenal stress and jaundiced because my liver couldn't handle all the stress. I was incredibly lucky - I found an enlightened doctor (after years of main stream medical misdiagnoses) who probably saved my life. Thing is, all this resulted from my gut problems and I can't encourage all of you enough to pay attention to the advice Janet Matthews gives in 'Really Healthy Gluten Free Living.'Ms Matthews covers just about everything you need to know to embark on a healthy diet. It pleased me that she even brought up the subject of commercial gluten-free foods that are often loaded with sugars, salts and other poor quality ingredients.There are a number of gluten-free recipes included in the book to help you get started, as well as a resource guide for additional information. I would also add that a good sugar alternative (and the only one I am able to use safely) is stevia.Don't wait 'til your problems become extreme. You may end up as I did, spending years on a severely restricted diet (there were only 20 foods I knew I could eat safely), getting weekly IVs of powerhouse vitamins and giving yourself injections. The good news is that all this is fixable, IF you change your eating habits now.And don't rely on the medical profession! Having moved too far from my old doctor I recently paid a visit to a new MD. When I mentioned leaky gut, she said, "What's that?" I am presently looking for someone else.