Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition [Paperback]

Dian Shepperson Mills (Author), Michael Vernon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

The authors show how the right diet can provide the key to optimum health in overcoming endometriosis. Includes delicious recipes, and details the orthodox and complementary treatments available.

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About the Author

Dian Shepperson Mills Cert .Ed. BA Dip. ION MA is a Clinical Nutritionist and the director of The Endometriosis and Fertility Clinic at London's The Hale Clinic. She lectures at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition, is a Trustee of the Charity The SHE Trust (Simply Holistic Endometriosis), an advisor to the International Endometriosis Association and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. She has written many articles on endometriosis and fertility. Dr Michael Vernon is a professor at West Virginia University, teaching, practising and researching in the area of fertility, obstetrics and gynaecology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons; 1 edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007133103
• ISBN-13: 978-0007133109
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Endometriosis
  • #27 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pasadena, December 11, 2002

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Stacey (Pasadena, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition (Paperback)

I got this book as soon as I found out it existed! I have the 1999 version, and I loved it, I took it wherever I went for reference. I haven't finished reading the new one yet, but it seems just as well done as the first, but with more information. I've been using the nutrition/supplement method for my endo and have seen a dramatic decrease in the amount of pain I experience, with some monthly cycles being totally pain free, with no medication. I also had chronic colitis at the start of the treatment, which has all but vanished. I've recommended the first book to many, for both overall health and fertility reasons, and I will definitely be recommending this one now. As a matter of fact, I bought two when I ordered it, one for a friend!

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book to Buy for Endometriosis!, May 1, 2003

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Patricia (Minneapolis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition (Paperback)

I read the first edition and I had to write a review (I never do) but in doing so, I could help others with this horrible disease. The information in this book changed my life completely. I have had two surgeries for endo and countless ob/gyn visits - I finally followed the book's nutritional advice and after 3-4 weeks, my pain disappeared. Not only that, 4 months later, I became pregnant and now I am a mother to a beautiful baby girl. My energy is 100 times better - I felt so helpless before but now I feel so empowered. I have never felt so healthy! Please read - there is hope for you!!!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible help, April 1, 2006

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Amanda - See all my reviews

This review is from: Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition (Paperback)

The diet and nutrition advice in this book have helped me tremendously. Previously, surgeries offered short-term relief but my endo (stage 4) always comes back. I became unable to tolerate any hormone or drug therapy because of the side effects. I was afraid my life would just be ruled by this awful thing and started looking for anything to help take back my health.
Since going wheat-free and reducing my intake of processed foods and chemical additives, my pain has been reduced by 80%. And this despite my overwhelming skepticism that something like a diet could work! There's still some pain, but I no longer need prescription pain medication and no longer plan my life around my endo. While a wheat-free diet requires some effort and planning, the results have made everything worthwhile. I cannot imagine going back to living a life ruled by pain.
--UPDATE October 2008: For what it's worth, I wanted to add that while I had tremendous improvements following the wheat-free diet, I have experienced even more positive changes after I went completely gluten-free 6 months ago. Again, it's not easy and maybe it's not the answer for everyone, but it's been well worth the effort for me. I am still so grateful to Ms. Mills and her book for starting me on this path. I don't know what condition I'd be in today if not for this book.