Patient Heal Thyself: A Remarkable Health Program Combining Ancient Wisdom with Groundbreaking Clinical Research Paperback – March 29, 2016

If you are really ill, don't buy this 2018 edition. Buy Jordan's first edition, published in 2003 (it's on Amazon: yellow and green cover). The 2003 book and Jordan's supplements saved my life when I couldn't recover from a difficult appendectomy. I was sick for 8 months, unable to eat almost any food, until I found his 2003 book. I loved that book; so I ordered the new version, 2018, thinking that it would be even better. IF YOU'RE SICK, GET THE 2003 BOOK. I was stunned to see that the new version ditched the index, the recipes, and the wonderful appendixes listing resources for his suggested supplements, and much much more. I couldn't believe that all of that was missing in this new 2018 version. I'm going to return it. If you're sick, the 2003 book could save your life as it did mine.

Before you buy this book, be aware that at least half of it is comprised of promotional writings, testimonies, etc. endorsing products Mr. Rubin's company produces for purchase, the ones which he credits with his own healing. Everything from the soil extracts to the special drinks to the food addiditves -- all are trademarked items, available for purchase. So half of the book feels like a sales pitch (and it's not exactly a clean half, since this runs through the entire book). If this bothers you, I would not recommend the book. The other half -- the parts where there is NO sales pitch -- has some good advice, especially for anyone suffering from IBS or a condition like that. But most of it is the same information you will find from any advocate of natural foods, like Dr. Andrew Weil, the Livestrong website or places like that. So I guess I would say that if you are interested in participating in the same regimen Mr. Rubin did, you are in the right place. If you are looking for changes you can make in your own diet to feel better from what you can purchase in the store or make at home, there are probably better books out there for you.

Read this book in December 2004, 30 years into ulcerative colitis. Started the recommended diet and in 7 months there was no more signs of the disease. Have stayed on the diet since and living a fairly healthy life. Have recommended the book to many friends and have purchased many and given them to people who had bowel problems.

This book helped change my life. I was told last summer during an emergency room visit (my first in over 25 years) that I had diverticulitis. I was having spells of illness, 101 fever, and felt awful. Was certain something more serious was happening in there. Well thanks to REVIEWS on Amazon, I stumbled across this guy and his books while researching some intestinal health issues I was having . Bought this book, and started reading and applying. And yes, I even sourced my own local goat milk to help heal my gut. Then within weeks, I started feeling much much better than I had in a long time. And then being about 40 pounds overweight for about 10 years now, the weight started dropping off.....and I also picked up the Wheat Belly book (not same author) and applied that too (eliminated ALL wheat, barley, and rye). I'm happy to say I'm feeling GREAT and my belly is now flat once again after having lost 17 pounds in 3 months (not exercising, just food changes!) I didn't do this for the weight loss, I did it to heal my gut. I was so bloated and pregnant looking it was sheer misery just getting up in the morning; all over stomach pain, discomfort, intestinal issues all over the throughout. I'm a health person, so for this to hit, was quite unusual. My body started screaming ENOUGH already! Do yourself or someone you love that is suffering from any type of stomach/intestinal issues like diverticulitis, IBS and more; gift them this book. And his other books called Restoring Your Digestive Health, and Live Beyond Organic. It changed my life. And it will change yours/theirs. Best wishes to you!

This book is very generic. It really doesn't have a specific diet to follow. For whatever ailment you have it says to strictly adhere to the makers diet but nowhere in the book is there a definitive diet plan. I bought this book for crohns but it has 4 pages of info on crohns and UC which goes into zero detail of what you should do.

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 is very intelligent. His story is a huge success and I suggest all of his books. This one is a must have to start out with.

This may have good information but it strikes me as a marketing tool.

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

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 .

not easy on the eyes! print too fine!

Very nice book!!!!!!