The Lupus Recovery Diet: A Natural Approach to Autoimmune Disease

by Jill Harrington

Book Overview

"The Lupus Recovery Diet" is a compilation of stories of people who've overcome autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia through diet and lifestyle changes. The book... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975870718
• ISBN13: 9780975870716
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Harbor Point Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

It has changed my life!

I was diagnosed in December 2005 with linear Scleroderma (means Hard-skin) an auto immune disease. Reading this book has literally changed my life! It really deals with Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia which are all auto immune diseases but it is certainly working for me. I have no more joint pain, no inflammation, my leg is getting better and the bonus...I lost some weight. It is a program...eat a plant-based whole food diet, sleep 8-10 hours a night, exercise everyday, and the hardest reduce stress in your life!! I started the diet/program a few days before New Years and saw changes immediately. It has now been a year and a half and I can honestly say I only miss a few "JUNK" foods but would rather feel good then be in pain! Jill Harrington is the best...everyone should read this book!

This book could really make your life better.

After almost 10 years of suffering, I was finally diagnosed with Lupus with the accompanying rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome. Since reading Jill's book and making the lifestyle changes she suggests, I have reduced the amount of medications I have to take on a daily basis. I am now able to be more involved in family activities, which I love, but that involvement also makes it very difficult to stay on a strict vegetarian diet. It's a trade-off I'm willing to make. I believe if one followed this way of eating that Lupus and other autoimmune diseases can be reversed. I am just really happy that it has made a positive difference in my life even though I still have to take some meds. I'm down to 5mg of Prednisone and I know I will eventually get off it completely by the end of this year. Do yourself a favor and buy the book. Even if you only make minor changes, you could see major differences in the way your feel.

Dramatically lower your blood pressure & cholesterol!

I eagerly read this book, since my partner has had lupus for over 20 years. As we adopted the vegan diet suggested in the book, my blood pressure has dropped from 140/80 while on 2 medications, down to 110/70 while on NO MEDICATIONS. I have also dropped 24 pounds since April (07). I thought that giving up coffee and sugar (especially chocolate) would be nearly impossible, but now I find that it has virtually no appeal for me. I'd much rather be feeling good! Ms. Harrington's recipes are quick & painless. She also suggests a wonderful, affordable health center in CA that gave us a "jump-start" on the vegan lifestyle. Thank God for this book. It has literally changed my life for the better! Donna Plaski Milwaukee, WI

Easy to read and makes sense

My dad bought me this book afer finding it on the internet. I have been in diagnosis limbo for 6 years. Although I haven't gotten a firm lupus diagnosis, there is some type of autoimmune disorder affecting me and this book helped prompt me to make some lifestyle changes that I already knew I should adopt. Although I haven't been able to commit fully to Ms. Harrington's plan, I do feel better eating a vegetarian diet and I find her recipes easy and tasty. All of my doctors have said that the diet wouldn't hurt, but none of them believe that diet alone could reverse lupus or any other autoimmune disease. I feel that if the diet was followed strictly that the possibility of a reversal isn't a dream for some patients. I honestly believe that following the diet will help everyone feel better. How can eating fresh, wholesome food NOT be good for you. Anyone who has struggled with an autoimmune disease should at least buy the book and read Ms. Harrington's story and recommendations.

REALLY worth a try for anyone with autoimmune disease

As a physician, I look at all "cures" with skepticism. This is much more than "stories", although the stories are enlightening. Ms Harrington presents a very reasoned approach that has obviously worked well for her (You should see her dart around the tennis court after being grounded from most active pursuits for several years...and yes, all her auto-antibodies are gone, too. So this isn't a placebo!)It gives the reader lots of background, a cogent review of popular and scientific literature, and a personalized approach. Take from it what you will and what works for you. Even if you do not have any autoimmune problems, the recipes are great and the book is a practical guide to a healthy lifestyle. (+/- prolonges fasts).