5.0 out of 5 stars This book is absolutely FANTASTIC and is a must read for anyone interested in ...

O. · 29 January 2015

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } This book is absolutely FANTASTIC and is a must read for anyone interested in improving their health. Amy Myers is a doctor who realised that the conventional practices for treating Autoimmune diseases were ineffective and set out on a mission to develop a protocol that is effective.She has first hand experience herself after being diagnosed with Graves disease and this helps her to see everything from a patients perspective. This book does not falsely promise a cure however it does promise to resolve all your symptoms, get you off your medication and live a high quality of life.The book covers every aspect of health from heavy metal poisoning, environmental hazards to mold and everything inbetween without ever feeling like a long list, she covers everything that you just need to know. She explains the complicated science parts with great analogies that is easy to understand for the lay person, the stories and testimonials are heart warming.After reading hundreds of health books I feel like I can finally stop and relax after finding this gem and if I could pick just one health book it would be this one. Do yourself a favour and read this book or buy it for a loved one suffering from an autoimmune disease.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book

b. · 4 April 2015

As a physical therapist and holistic practitioner with a particular interest in nutrition, I have read many similar books, so much of what Amy says is not new or controversial, but if you haven't been immersed in this alternative field then it could be new to you. I am not surprised her method works, and I am sure it does, and if it doesn't then you will need the support of a nutritionist to organise and run other tests for you, so don't give up. She explains clearly and in sufficient detail the nutritional principles behind her diet. Her approach is essentially a paleo one but she also excludes seeds and explains why.On the other side of the coin, there are diets from well known UK nutritionists such as Patrick Holford and Marilyn Glenville that take an almost vegetarian approach and appear to achieve a similar result, like this diet they do avoid wheat, glutein, and dairy, caffeine and alcohol, sugar but avoid meat, which does produce acidity in the body, which could be unhelpful, particularly if you are not an O type, according to Peter Adamo, Eat right for your blood type.This would appear to be a good option for meat eaters, vegetarians might like to try the other approaches mentioned first and if not successful switch to this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read, gives us all hope, but it isnt magic

K. · 24 November 2015

The is a typical American book by what I call "superstar doctors". You see them popping up all over the states and they have huge followings. Mostly they base their science on other work but they are smart at selling it. I mean look at Dr Myers, she is attractive, looks amazing for her age, battled disease herself, is relatable, and has an MD, whats not to like!The book is pretty much a jazzed up take on The Whole30 diet and the closely related GAPS diet. Regardless of implementation and phasing, the basic outline is the same. Cut the toxins and all inflaming foods out for good. Enjoy the rewards.The book goes into detail as to the science behind chronic inflammations and why it is important to be strict about this. It is a great read and a serious eye opener. But you have to keep in mind that the science in the book is all to support to eventual conclusion. There are pretty broad generalisations that are made about the medical community, but by in large, it is rather accurate.But like all American books of the genre, expect plenty of product placement and self promotion. Not that it takes away from the quality of the material. But there are pages dedicated to getting you to buy supplements she recommends. Many of which are actually excellent.I would recommend the book to anyone suffering from anything from minor to severe symptoms of any chronic immune related disease or condition. It could be that you get the off symptom or are in constant pain, you should really feel some relief if you stick to the programme for a while. And even if you are just curious, get to it, save yourself a world of pain. But you are making lifelong commitments here. I believe this gives hope to many people. I think you will find this especially helpful if your symptoms havent yet crippled your life completely and if you are young enough to really build momentum. But it should help you regardless.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great AudioBook / Paperback Book

m. · 18 July 2023

a highly recommended book with accessible explanations, and long term application in one's health. empowers the person, making you responsible of your own well-being through understanding the body processes. a MUST have reference book, with insightful contents.

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener, must read and life changer

K. · 13 August 2015

The best book I have ever read and I have read endless books on health, nutrition and especially gut health. I have an auto-immune condition (Lupus) and have been fighting gut yeast overgrowth on & off all my life. I have been off sugar, dairy, gluten for quite some time but this book made it clear that I will need to get beyond that if I want to get anywhere near to controlling my symptoms. I have switched all food, body care and cleaning products to organic. I have cut out all foods listed in this book and I already feel worlds better. Everyone with digestive problems and any sort of auto-immune condittion should read this book. It is the first book I have come across that establishes the link between gut health and immune-system reactions to it.

3.0 out of 5 stars Insightful but not sustainable

H. · 18 September 2024

The book provides very useful info. However: It says, abstain from all legumes, beans, dairy, grains, all carbohydrates known to us, coffee, except meat and vegetables/ fruits. It is too depressing and I don't find this tip sustainable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book

S. · 8 July 2024

So pleased with this book. Just the invoice neededGreat author

5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful and helpful

j. · 20 March 2019

Great book for anyone! No need to have autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, this should be read by anyone who eats (and that’s all of us).

HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS BOOK

T.H. · 5 February 2015

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I cannot recommend this book enough, it was absolutely incredible. The entire book included applicable information and steps to take toward reclaiming your health. The research was backed by both science and experience from a practicing MD and the entire book was full of hope and encouragement!As a nurse, I am exposed to the reality of conventional medicine everyday. Working in the ICU has been rewarding but also devastating seeing the number of lifestyle-related illnesses. Doctors are simply medicating symptoms, prescribing more medication for the side effects and our nation is continuing to get sicker. Dr. Myers’ approach sets her apart and this book offers an alternative approach that actually addresses the underlying causes of disease. Because autoimmunity is on the rise, I am grateful knowing that there are MD’s like Amy Myers that take a functional medicine approach and share the information with the world.Also, some of the other autoimmune books referenced in previous reviews are great but NOTHING like this book. In fact one in particular is full of research and information and even with my medical background, I find it hard to comprehend and apply. The Autoimmune Solution doesn’t stop at the education part, and that is what sets it apart from any other book out there. Dr. Myers goes above and beyond to make sure that the reader can practically apply the knowledge and gives you a plan to carry it out. The recipes I have made are AMAZING. This book is now my motivation to take charge of my health, I have never been more excited to do so until reading this book!Not only does Dr. Myers explain the causes of autoimmunity and share her story and real life examples, but also she equips the reader, educates and even empowers them to take health into their own hands. The program in the book includes a diet and a comprehensive approach to prevent all the factors that can lead to autoimmunity. Don’t even think about buying this book, just do it! Whether you have an autoimmune disease or not you will greatly benefit from and appreciate this book. I have never been more motivated, inspired and encouraged to lead a healthier life.THANK YOU DR. MYERS FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION, GIVING US TOOLS AND SHARING YOUR JOURNEY IN THE AUTOIMMUNE SOLUTION!!

Repetition, Self-Marketing, Self-Adulation

A.K. · 11 June 2018

Researcher from the Netherlands here, who is looking into the causal-loop relationships of the human metabolism on a professional level. So I also came across this book and thought to give it a try, as it claims to promise a solution. The book indeed contains some good general information with respect to antibodies, molecular mimicry, etc. that can be quite useful to understand why autoimmune diseases might occur. However, the book is full of superficial claims that read like they were taking over from some teenager internet blog. Lists full of general symptoms every couple of pages, thousands of repetitions (this is super annoying for the European reader; I get that the average American might need this in order to actually perceive the information), and constant self-adulation are frustrating while reading the book.Why does the author need to mention "The Myers Way" at least once on every page? This approach offers nothing special compared to other approaches on the internet. What is that "Myers Way", besides that Mrs. Myers manages to run a fully-organized marketing campaign for her own products, books, and the clique of other associated American doctors in this field?!I have run a keyword search, just to show how ridiculous this neo-capitalistic self-marketing campaign is. "The Myers Way" has been mentioned 207 times throughout this book. This is at least once per page, when excluding the appendices, forewords, and empty pages. In comparison, "thyroid" has been used 57 times, "leaky gut" 79 times, and "serotonin" (which is more than crucial when fixing autoimmune diseases) just TWICE. Again: TWICE, even though serotonin is a crucial neurotransmitter that is essential for reducing stress - that again leads to higher cortisol levels in the blood, which has a tremendous impact on the whole metabolism, especially with respect to the intestinal permeability, dysbiosis, nutrient absorption, and mental well-being.Another thing I am missing are citations (in the text itself). In such a book that claims to offer a "science-based solution" called (surprise, surprise) "The Myers Way", direct citations to scientific peer-reviewed publications that underpins the specific claims are simply necessary.

Cambió mi vida, controlé el Hipotiroidismo de Hashimoto y he bajado 18kg (y contando)

S. · 30 May 2020

Padezco hipotiroidismo de Hashimoto desde 2013 y para obtener ese diagnóstico tuve que pasar por infinidad de médicos y estudios clínicos. Esta travesía la han sufrido muchos otros con enfermedades autoinmunes como la mía.Debido al Hipotiroidismo de Hashimoto, aumenté 25 kg, perdí mucho cabello, tenía niebla mental (hasta la fecha todavía hay palabras que olvido, pero no es nada comparado con lo que sufría antes, no podía comunicarme ni trabajar adecuadamente ya que olvidaba muchas cosas, incluyendo palabras), tenía ataques de pánico incapacitantes y que asustaban a mi familia (temían que tuviera una enfermedad mental), fatiga extrema que también me alejaba de mis seres queridos porque sólo quería dormir (me levantaba con mucha dificultad y sólo para cumplir con mis obligaciones básicas, como ir al trabajo o dejar a mi hijo en la escuela, andaba en automático y solo quería dormir) y, lo peor, fue cuando terminé en el hospital con riesgo de caer en coma mixedematoso.Los médicos convencionales, además de prescribirme levotiroxina para regular la función de la tiroides, sólo me daban medicamentos que atacaban los síntomas, no la raíz; incluso con el diagnóstico de Hashimoto, ninguno me dijo que es una enfermedad autoinmune ni el riesgo de morir a causa de un coma mixedematoso. Entre el “cóctel” que me recetaban había antidepresivos (para la fatiga, ansiedad y los ataques de pánico), pero estos causaron desbalance hormonal (menstruaciones de 8 semanas e interrupción de la misma por 6 meses); para el aumento de peso, me decían que hiciera ejercicio, como si fuera algo tan fácil (con la fatiga propia del hipotiroidismo, tu cuerpo simplemente no puede, te duele todo y te cansas hasta por comer o por caminar unos cuantos metros) y para el desbalance hormonal causado por los antidepresivos, me mandaron hormonas sintéticas, que causaban acné, ansiedad, más aumento de peso, crecimiento de vello facial. Era un círculo vicioso interminable.La primera doctora que me dijo la cruda verdad fue la internista de la sala de urgencias que me recibió en el hospital y me dijo todos los riesgos que existen cuando no se trata esta enfermedad adecuadamente.Después de enfrentar el riesgo del coma y enfrentar que no me estaban atendiendo adecuadamente, me puse a investigar y compré este libro a finales de 2018, lo terminé de leer en un par de días y desde entonces cambié radicalmente mi alimentación y eliminé los medicamentos que en vez de ayudar, empeoraban mis síntomas, y los sustituí por suplementos (La levotiroxina es el único medicamento que sigo tomando por prescripción de mi médico funcional y su dosis varía de acuerdo con los resultados de mis análisis periódicos)Sentí mejora en unos días. Los ataques de pánico fueron los primeros en desaparecer, recuperé energía poco a poco, cada vez fue más fácil despertar y levantarme por las mañanas, no me sentía mareada todo el tiempo y el dolor corporal empezó a desvanecer. A las pocas semanas, mi ciclo menstrual se regularizó, después de un par de meses pude hacer ejercicio ligero y a un año y medio de haber adoptado este estilo de vida, he bajado 18kgs (De noviembre de 2018 a la fecha, mayo de 2020), he recuperado un poco de cabello y me he alejado del riesgo de caer en coma.Respecto al plan de alimentación expuesto en el libro, algunos ingredientes son difíciles de obtener en México, pero se pueden sustituir. Muchos están disponibles aquí en Amazon.También es difícil encontrar médicos funcionales, pero logré encontrar a una doctora que me ha dado seguimiento y me ha confirmado todo lo que viene en el libro.El libro NO sustituye la consulta médica ni el seguimiento de un profesional de la salud, pero te brinda información que muchos doctores no creen necesario compartir o que no forman parte de su especialidad. Sé que los médicos que me atendieron antes hicieron su mejor esfuerzo y buscaban lo mejor para mí, pero gracias a la información de n este libro logré encontrar al especialista correcto.Tengo 46 años y logré retomar el control de mi vida, me perdí media década por falta de información. ¡Si tan sólo hubiera sabido esto antes!Todos estos consejos los he incorporado a la vida familiar ya que es una excelente forma de cuidar la salud de mi hijo e inculcarle buenos hábitos basados en información confiable y comprobada.

Informative and Engaging

M.L. · 5 February 2025

Great book! Only about halfway through, but I really enjoy Amy’s style of writing. She uses real world examples and stories, which helps to reiterate the messaging behind her insightful advice. It is extremely informative, but also engaging; the best of both worlds. If you are interested in learning more about autoimmune disorders and how to prevent them, this is the book for you!

simple and comprehensive

S.D. · 10 April 2019

The way Amy explained the mechanism of how we can go from chronic inflammation to Autoimmune disease is simple and logical. I recommend this book for the people which have difficult to know the what, which then give you an idea of the how to heal !