Patient Heal Thyself

Whether you're a Christian or not, this book is a must have for you to fully understand what you're eating and feeding your children! It is HUGELY informative, and transformative if you will allow it. Following the guidelines in this book will lead you and your family on a healthier path of eating, including the naughties!

This is an amazing book. Not only does it give you the information on getting healthy but also how to stay healthy! Many studies are shared backing up what is being taught! Then on top of that he gives you the information needed to get the food and things you need to be successful at healing your body to live a long and productive life! Thank you! Donna M Wisconsin

Years ago (like over 10 years) I received this book either for free or at a discount or as a recommendation at a health food store in Massachusetts. I had been seeing holistic doctors after western medicine alone wasn't helping me and I was advised to eat a strict diet and take additional supplements. I probably wouldn't have picked this book by myself but however I ended up with it, I'm grateful. It's a very interesting read and I learned so much in a short time. It can be overwhelming to a beginner in the "eating to heal yourself" world or to someone who isn't interested in learning about health, nutrition and illness but It's an incredible story and for me it was somewhat life changing. I've also read this author's other book called "The makers Diet". That book is also very good but it's less of a story and more about making changes in your eating habits and exercise and healthy living. The only issues I have with the author is how he often refers to the bible. I am not a religious person so this can be a bit off putting to me but I was able to push those parts aside and enjoy. I bought Patient Heal Thyself for my boyfriend's brother who is very religious and has a lot of health issues. He struggles with diet and exercise because he had never been taught in a way that makes sense to him. Since he enjoys religion and the bible so much, I thought this book would be something he could relate too.

I'd heard of the maker's diet several years ago but am not particularly religious at all and it just didn't resonate with me. As my symptoms became more debilitating I eventually tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I do competitive bodybuilding and so am VERY accustomed to strict year round dieting...but I still struggled with the Specific Carb Diet as it just seemed to exclude everything and anything that could possibly ever be triggering of symptoms. It took me several months after trying that diet, and being put on steroids and sleeping pills on top of high doses of anti-inflamatories, before I decided to give another go at healing myself outside of traditional medicine. My current trainer at the time actually recommended the book in addition to his own plan for finding out what my trigger foods were. I didn't get the book for months, and we made small improvements such that I was off my medicine but having symptoms that were teetering on the verge of a major flare up. I got the book because I was desperate not to go back on medication for the rest of my life. I began reading it page for page but then started to flare up pretty seriously. So I skipped immediately to the specific dietary recommendations and those tailored to my diagnosis (severe ulcerative colitis) and just dove in with his recommendations. Now I don't know about anyone else, but this what happened for me: Within days of incorporating a few foods and excluding a few others that he thought were most important...my symptoms abated. Within a week or so however, they worsened BIG TIME. Far worse than what I had been experiencing with my trainer. I knew how long I could experience my symptoms before they would become a medical emergency, so I waited it out. After 2-3 weeks of what felt like a major backslide, my symptoms nearly stopped. Nearly. But I know this takes time and it could be several years before they really go away...but for the first time I feel confident that I can actually manage this MYSELF...and that they will, eventually, stop altogether. I don't use many supplements unless I really believe in them. I did NOT buy any of his garden of life products (such as the HSO's). What literally did the trick it seemed, along with following the guidelines in general...was that unprocessed/unrefined organic coconut oil. It was actually the item I put off buying at first because I just thought I could take it or leave it. But for me....it's the clincher. On 2 Tbsp's a day, my symptoms dramatically decreased after that flare up. It was when I doubled it to 4 Tbsp's a day that they damn near stopped. I don't know what all it's components are...or how it does whatever it does...and really, I don't care right now. I can function again without colitis dictating my work and social life. So don't feel like you have to necessarily buy any "crazy" stuff. Maybe I'd heal sooner if I invested in some of his products, but maybe not. Right now, his basic plan and recommendations are giving me exactly what I wanted: independence from medicine. Comfortable! independence.

Ok people. If you are into health. This book is one of the greats. This was his first book, and as far as I am concerned his best. A health book making me cry??? Yes this is life and death and he is telling us his story. Real as real gets. He's dieing as a young man. Healthy, handsome, smart, and he's dieing! Father in the health food and vitamins end of things. Tried it all. I trust this man writing this book. He did not write it to sell. He wrote it to explain! Where ever you are Jordan Ruban, I love you as I would love my brother. You are an instrument used to wake people up to their own wonderfully created body. A body wanting to heal itself. Thankyou, thankyou!

Jordan does own a supplement company. HOWEVER they came about because of his life and death battle with Chrons disease. That being said, there is a wealth of knowledge in his book. It is based on a very personal level of experience and backed up with the how's and whys of each suggested diet and/or supplement. I personally was having a great deal of stomach trouble that my doctors could not diagnose. I'm pretty sure I was on my way to the catch all ... IBS. I did purchase 5 of his products to start and have now tapered off to 3. I have my life back! His products are amazing and I can tell the difference if I miss them. (Needless to say, I rarely forget) If you can get past the 'sales pitch' in this book, it will be of great service to those who are suffering. I have no doubts that Jordan is making a ton of money from his product line. BUT, I believe his heart is in the right place and and that his motivation comes from a true desire to help people get better. The profit margins are just his blessing for doing so. Be well!

love this book

Stick with it and try the recommendations - I’ve already noticed a world of a difference. Good for anyone who wants to get their life back on track through diet. It’s amazing how much more energy you have even after a week of eating the diet provided throughout the book. Bought it to help cure my wife who suffers from an undiagnosed gastrointestinal issue that the medical system cannot diagnose or isolate. We are hoping the long term solution helps. I have extremely high hopes.

I would recommend this book to everyone who have ibd .and who are depressed of being sick and want to recover .

I bought this book because I wanted to know more about the author and how he cured himself through the Holy Bible ancient medicine and hebal oils. This book it good, my mother and I are enjoying reading and following some of the recipes. It is a life style changed to better your health. I have told my family and friends about this book and the author other books too. Fast delivery and good value for money and yes I highly recommend this book.

This is a good book presenting some very workable ideas based on biblical teaching which many people have found work for them and they have seen an improvement in their overall health.

Great book if you are interested in your health and understanding how different foods contribute to staying or improving health.