Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia [Paperback]

Natasha Campbell-McBride (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0954852028 | ISBN-13: 978-0954852023 | Edition: Revised & enlarged

New 2010 Edition with over 100 extra pages of information! Gut and Psychology Syndrome provides the information you need to heal a damaged digestive system. The perfect book for anyone suffering from Autism, Dyslexia, Depression, Dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and any other condition that has a link with gut dysbiosis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Medinform Publishing; Revised & enlarged edition (November 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954852028
• ISBN-13: 978-0954852023
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Alternative Medicine

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70 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This just makes so much sense., July 30, 2011

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E. Kerby (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia (Paperback)

My husband on his own discovered a lot of these same principles and healed himself a few years ago. When we heard about this, we were surprised with how much the GAPS diet had in common with what he was doing.

Now, I've ordered the book and I've read a lot of it and it really makes sense. I am planning to start the diet and see if it can help me in a variety of ways.

The book contains a lot of research and good information, and it seems very credible. The information is presented in a way that makes sense to non-scientists.

If you're new to this, there is a series of YouTube videos with the author, and that is worth watching. (There are also many before & after videos of people who have done this program.) There is also a really interesting set of videos and an interview on the CHEESESLAVE blog; you can Google that.

I had waited to buy the book, because it is fairly expensive, but I am really glad that I bought it. After I started actually reading the book, I ordered a second copy to give to a friend of mine who has an Autistic child. I hope she will read it.

This book doesn't suggest anything magical; it does take time and work to prepare food that is good for us, BUT I think these principles are correct, and I think this will be worthwhile.

EDIT 7/31/11: Also, I noticed Amazon lists this book as out of print, but it is not. You order it through the author's website, and it cost me $35 including shipping (in the US).

EDIT 1/18/12: I realized I never updated my review to let people know whether I have seen any benefit from the GAPS diet. I have! I did the diet last summer and fall, primarily to hopefully help with my ADHD. After about 3 weeks of the full diet (I skipped the intro diet) I started to see some improvement in my ability to focus, and after about 6 weeks my improvement was very obvious to my husband and I. I just kept getting so much done! Then, I got pregnant, and I had pretty bad morning sickness all day every day, so I stopped doing GAPS and switched to the "Things that sound like they won't make me nauseous Diet". Now, it's been a few months and my morning sickness is gone. I think most of the benefit I saw from GAPS is gone too, which is not surprising, since 1 1/2 - 2 years is the recommended amount of time to see lasting results, and I only did it for a few months. Now I am planning to start back up on GAPS again, though, to help me with my attention again, and because it's probably the best thing I can do for this baby.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Guts of the matter well explained, July 18, 2011

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Malcolm Harris (Knysna, Western Province, ZA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia (Paperback)

The design of our digestive system, as described by Dr Campbell-McBride is beyond amazing! What makes the information in this book so compelling is the fact that the Author is a medical doctor, who also has a degree in neurology and a degree in nutrition, which places her in a very good position to offer this professional advice. but what makes her knowledge and experience even more persuasive, is the fact that she has put all her advice into practise and cured her autistic son! While the title deals with some of the more scary neurological disorders, the information contained in the book is equally applicable to digestive problems, such as IBS.

There is unquestionably a link between the gut and the brain and Dr.C-McBride's work as presented in this book not only proves this, but offers a natural but very effective cure. There is also an interesting chapter on Cholesterol, correcting a lot of public misinformation on this topic.

I highly recommend this book!

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!, April 12, 2011

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musicmt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia (Paperback)

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who over the past 5 years has changed the way I do my practice to a way more holistic approach. This book was recommended by a colleague and is well worth the money! Great information, well written and is a book that should be read by every medical provider.