Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It

A must read for a health conscious person

I am glad I picked this book. I am much more smarter when it comes to insulin resistance and all the effect and cause it is leading to. Already made the changes in my lifestyle as recommended in the book.

Every household should have this book. Every one who loves his science should study this. One of the best book of surrender that I have ever read. Kudos.

What a book. Well other than the content the book came in great condition, paper quality is also great.

This is a well researched masterpiece from Dr Bikman blending scientific literature with actionable and practical advice which will be of immense help for those trying to achieve insulin sensitivity by reversing insulin resistance through lifestyle changes adhering to a combination of dietary changes, exercise and fasting. This is a must read for health conscious individuals offering “life changing insights” for those suffering type 2 diabetes or in other words “insulin resistance “.

Learned so many new things

Insulin Resistance is the precursor to many reversible health conditions. Medical fraternity practicing conventional method care will not tell you this.Learn and empower yourself. Dr Bikman , Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Like for keeping my health without diseases

This is a must read for everyone who wants to understand what really makes us sick and how to avoid it. Absolutely amazing work, Dr. Bickman. Thank you so much!!!

At 55- I arrived late at the caring about health party. Ive read and YouTubed my way through a lot on insulin resistance and related subjects. This book is fantastic (builds great detail on YouTube interviews with author (Benjamin Bikman) , if you prefer to first check that format). The facts, the pace, the layout, the science blended with the accessibility of well explained information. It documents what any mature (I still reserve the right to be immature) observer has seen play out in their own and the life of others around them. The health issues we see and lose people to - even better with options, that are simple (they may or may not be easy - but contrasted with early death, are good to understand) . Many books I now "read" on audible, some books are great in that format - This book isn't IMO suitable for that, it needs the ability to go fast or slow and pause for clarity. I don't mean its a hard scientific read, but nor is it a book at bedtime. But at the end of the read - well I suspect you can add years on a life, not many books can claim that. Not only that, if need be you can hold your own against any medical professional or sceptical friend, who doubts your emerging belief that ownership is the real key to health. I've started to give it as a present to family members (usually over 30), some may think "why is this mad uncle giving me this irrelevant book" - I say "well give it a skim read, drop it in your awareness - and if its not for you, please pass it to a parent - preferably one I get to hang out with as I age, so they can be around" (hopefully with a bit of madness, in terms of ideas and taking chances on our ability, not Alzheimer's ). Its the best value £15.57, Ive ever spent (lets not count those mad nights long ago - ) I suspect, the extra gifted copies will pay off like no other investment I've made, but I doubt my review will be updated then :). Well done the author Benjamin Bickman (No he isn't in my family) - for making really important latest science discoveries accessible, to those of us who are interested in, but are not scientists - that is a skill possessed by very few.

An amazing book! Filled with great knowledge and ideas. Ben Bikman did an outstanding job! I recommend it. Take a look at his lectures on youtube!

Touts les personnes dans les soins au malades ,devraient lire ce livre et appliquer les méthodes décrites car d'une simplicité et d'une logique implacables. Soyons simples ,pratiques et retournons au fondamentaux..

Comprehensive and detailed, but easy and fun to read. A tour de force of what causes most modern chronic illness, and how to avoid these illnesses. It should be compulsory reading for every medical practitioner, dietitian, nutritionist and public health official. Anyone interested in health should read this book. It shows how diet (what we eat, and when we eat it) and exercise influence insulin resistance, and how insulin resistance is a major factor in dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, obesity, hypertension, dilated cardiomyopathy, salt and water retention, heart disease, diabetes type 2, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, alzheimer’s disease, breast / prostate / colorectal cancers, parkinson’s disease, migraine headaches, neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, acanthosis nigricans, acne, skin tags, psoriasis, sarcopenia (muscle loss), fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, reflux esophagitis, gastroparesis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, gallstones, kidney stones, kidney failure, etc. Obviously these problems are influenced by genetics and other environmental factors, but Bikman concentrates on what we can do about them. A rare book suitable both for health professionals and lay people. While concepts are explained simply, the references let the professional go into as much detail as they need to. Well referenced, reference numbers often expand into several very pertinent references. Unfortunately in the first few chapters a few of the reference numbers are out of order or missing references – a little editing is needed – Kindle Edition - Claire Schulz?