The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 148300340X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. In 1991 Dr. Bland founded the Institute for Functional Medicine, and in 2012 the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, a center of advocacy and promotion for personalized lifestyle medicine and a resource for Functional Medicine practitioners. Jeffrey Bland, a biochemist by training, founded Bastyr University in 1980, the first
I wish I had found it while I was in medical school myself.” (Alejandro Junger, MD, Founder of the Clean Program)“What the personal computer revolution did for old-fashioned mainframe computing—empowering us all—is what functional medicine is doing for healthcare; and if there is a Steve Jobs of functional medicine, it is Jeffrey Bland—visionary, innovative, and perennially two steps ahead.” (Dale E. Bland’s book should be a textbook in medical schools all over the world. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research, Director, Neurodegenerative Disease Research David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA)“Filled with solid science, fascinating medical detective stories, and practical tips, this powerful book can save your life.” (Daniel G. “The godfather of functional medicine elegantly explains the core tools to overcome the chronic ailments of modern society.” (Mehmet Oz,
"Some great stuff, but a lot that is not" according to Timothy D. Lundeen. There is a lot to like in Jeffery's book. It explains why conventional medicine doesn't work for chronic illness, because it just treats symptoms and creates side-effects. It talks about using nutrition and natural plant-based supplements as vital components of true healing.. "An effective toolkit for reclaiming your health and vitality" according to Terry L. Wahls M.D.. I am a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. I discovered Functional Medicine in 2007 and used the principles described by Dr. Jeff Bland to restore my health and vitality after having six years of steady decline and spending four years in a tilt/recline . Must read for anyone living inside a human body Alejandro Junger I had been to medical school for 8 years, done 6 years of postgraduate training and had practiced as a cardiologist for another 8 years before I discovered the teachings of Jeffrey Bland. My medical practice was transformed in such a profound way that not only allowed me to
Bland offers achievable, science-based solutions that can alleviate these conditions for a lifetime of wellness.. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our healthcare costs because we're masking these illnesses with temporary treatments rather than addressing their underlying causes. Bland explains what Functional Medicine can do for you. Here Dr. Read by Brett BarryForeword by Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness rather than treat its symptoms. Outlining the reasons we suffer chronic diseases from asthma and diabetes to arthritis and cancer, Dr. Mark HymanFor decades, Dr