The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies Gone Haywire in a World Out of Balance--and the Cutting-Edge Science that Promises Hope
by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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February 5th 2008
by Touchstone
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0743277759
(isbn13: 9780743277754)
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From the foreword by Dr. Douglas Kerr, Director, Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center </font>
"The Autoimmune Epidemic by Donna Jackson
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Read in February, 2008
I started reading the book in the middle, because I was flipping through it at the library. I was perusing the new nonfiction to just catch up on what we had, and I started reading about a swarm of lupus cases in one neighborhood. I wanted to know why, so I kept reading until the end. Then I went back and read the first half of the book. It is very good, well-researched, and very scary. However, I cannot find a reference in the book for the statement the author makes that hair dye increas...more
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Read in July, 2008
Scary stuff... Throw away all your furniture and plastic and stay away from processed foods.
This book needs editing, but contains some good facts. I wouldn't call it light reading, because the subject matter is not light... I recommend for people who don't mind overuse of bad metaphors, but want a very superficial understanding of autoimmune disease.
I fear its emphasis on medical research, especially genetics, detracts from the larger message that we have created a world ...more
This book needs editing, but contains some good facts. I wouldn't call it light reading, because the subject matter is not light... I recommend for people who don't mind overuse of bad metaphors, but want a very superficial understanding of autoimmune disease.
I fear its emphasis on medical research, especially genetics, detracts from the larger message that we have created a world ...more
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Read in April, 2008
I highly recommend this book for anyone w/autoimmune disorders OR anyone who is interested in the impact of our world becoming increasingly toxic and chemical. . . In fact, I'd recommend this to anyone who has food or other allergies, asthma or anyone who has KIDS . . . . or anyone interested in medical mysteries. Thoroughly researched and documented . . . a very interesting read.
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Read in March, 2008
excellent resources in the book for those with (or who know someone with) an autoimmune disease. Worth reading just for the chapter on autoimmune disease in the East Ferry neighborhood in Buffalo. please think again if you think the government (example FDA) really gives a rats ass about people. scary info at http://www.epa.gov/enviro/emef
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This book talks about the variety of reasons which may contribute to the rise in various autoimmune diseases, but ends on a very positive note, highlighting some progress being made in the field. The biggest downside is that funding for research is too limited, so progress is slow.
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Read in March, 2008
Good info but so much conspiracy theory it was depressing.
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Read in November, 2008
recommends it for:
people interested in environmental justice. food justice, healthcare, food systems, women's health
Nakazawa connects the dots between environmental toxins, genetics, and heavy metals in our foods, to show how we get autoimmune diseases. She is as gripping as John Grisham-meets-Erin Brockovich. She illustrates complex biology by using compelling analogies and plain language.
The final chapter is a helpful tool that leaves people feeling that they could mitigate their chances of developing or worsening an autoimmune response in their bodies, through whole foods diet and nutrition. Th...more
The final chapter is a helpful tool that leaves people feeling that they could mitigate their chances of developing or worsening an autoimmune response in their bodies, through whole foods diet and nutrition. Th...more
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Read in October, 2008
This book should definitely be read by anyone with an autoimmune disorder, but also serves as a warning to those who don't have one -- you could be next.
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Read in April, 2008
This book delves into the increase of autoimmune disorders in today's society. Much of the book attributes the rise to environmental factors such as chemicals used within the home, global warming, the use of plastics, etc. Provides websites where you can actually look up toxic levels within a particular community.
Although much of it is believable.. the book was written by a person with various autoimmune disorders and doesn't appear to have any professional credentials to back-up he...more
Although much of it is believable.. the book was written by a person with various autoimmune disorders and doesn't appear to have any professional credentials to back-up he...more
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12/28/08
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Read in December, 2008
reading book as research for myself, my sister and my patients that are living with this disorder.
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Read in April, 2009
So far so good...Will expand when completed...
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