Tom O'Bryan

nonfiction; autoimmune conditions and advice written by a doctor
this does a somewhat thorough job explaining (with some scientific references cited, though no one is going to take the trouble to check them out anyway) the common issues of gluten sensitivity and gut permeability. It convinced me that, although I am in better shape that I used to be since eliminating most of the gluten, I really need to work harder to stop ingesting those trace amounts (in my oat meal and restaurant foods with soy sauce), as well as the small amounts of dairy/casein I still eat (still working on the sugar, but I am a lot more conscious of it than I used to be). I also probably need to redo the whole elimination food process to re-test what I'm sensitive to because I feel like I had an upswing when I did it the first time, but have been on a gradual decline since I reintroduced most of the things back into my diet.

notes:
*keep working on eating more vegetables/less processed foods and lower stress to decrease gut permeability and rebalance gut microbiome.
*keep taking vitamin D3, L. Glutamine, and omega 3 fish oils (at least 2g omega 3s/day).
* try adding 1 cups of green tea daily for polyphenol EGCG to heal gut, reduce inflammation and lower heart disease
* aim for 1 forkful of fermented foods per day (can also try lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, bacillus subtilis, sacharomyces boulardii)
* consider adding zinc carnosine (to heal gut, esp. after damage from taking NSAIDs) and colostrum (by antibiotic & hormone-free, grass-fed cows) for antibodies and to repair microvilli--one scoop per day for 2 months.
* recommended if you have low stomach acid: 350 HCl (or apple cider vinegar) with each protein meal--increase to 2-3 pills for bigger meals
* don't take tums/antacids at all if you can help it; instead try to avoid your problem foods
* continue brushing/flossing to prevent gingivitis complications, and consider swishing coconut oil for 30 secs daily (spit out afterwards but not into drain)
* suggested foods to remove/test for sensitivities: soy, corn, grains, oats, rice, quinoa; nightshades; FODMAPs

Ignore the chapter where he talks about forehead size--although it is possibly true, we haven't seen any studies that show a high forehead indicates gluten sensitivity; we only know (according to the study he cited) that lots of people who are gluten-sensitive have high foreheads. It's such an obvious fallacy in logic that I'm embarrassed for him to have put that in there.
Also probably ignore his whole website (referred to throughout the book)--it's full of slick commercial graphics and lots of exclamatory selling points ( ! ).

This is a quick read and I intended to go over it again but now I don't feel like it. There is a lot in there about various antibody blood tests you can ask your doctor about, supplements he recommends (read with a grain of salt, since he does seem to sell quite a lot), health conditions that might be autoimmune related (heart disease is a big one) as well as a plan to cut out gluten/milk/excess sugar from your diet (always easier said than done, so helpful tips and recipes are appreciated).… (plus d'informations)

I feel like Dr. Tom O'Bryan really has a thorough understanding of what the keys are to living a healthy and vibrant life. I'd like to share some ideas that I am inspired to think about after studying this book -> : *Try eliminating dairy/gluten/sugars from my diet. *Try to eat more organic/local vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts. *Drink Green Tea *Take Supplements of Omega 3/Vitamin D. *Turn off Wifi when it is not needed *Keep cellphone far away from me when not needed. *Get a cellphone cover to block EMFs. *Exercise 30 minutes (aerobic) *Swish coconut oil in mouth in the mornings. *Take more coconut oil in foods *Use Raw Honey instead of sugar *Use coconut milk to replace cow's milk. *Check my spine's alignment from a chiropractor *Make a daily habit of looking at the latest research presented in my field and try to apply it as soon as possible.… (plus d'informations)