Jessica Black, N.D. graduated from the National College of
Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her medical training. Dr.
Black specializes in women's medicine including natural hormone
balancing for menopause, childhood illnesses, and chronic asthma.
She continues to study and research vaccinations, hormones, new
treatment ideas, and cutting edge techniques used to improve
health.
Dede Cummings has personal experience with Crohn's disease. After
her most recent hospital stay and surgery for Crohn's disease in
2006, she began to hike Vermont's 273-mile Long Trail in one week
sections, beginning to realize a long-term goal that had been put
off due to illness.
“This book is an essential resource for anyone diagnosed with
Crohn’s or colitis. The authors do an excellent job of explaining
what we currently understand about the complex interactions between
the gut, our immune and nervous systems, and the microbial
environment. The whole body approach to achieving wellness and the
personal experiences of Dede Cummings make this book uniquely
positive and offer the newly diagnosed patient the tools to help
themselves on the path to balance and health.”
—Kimberly Allison, M.D., author of the forthcoming book, Red
Sunshine, and director of Breast Pathology at the University of
Washington in Seattle
“This book provides a comprehensive approach to helping individuals
who have inflammatory-based GI disease. It takes an approach that
is based on helping you get healthy, not just treat the symptoms.
It is a must read for anyone who desires to improve their GI and
overall health, and will help you create an underlying structure to
support reaching your highest potential.”
—Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, Medical Director of Medifast, Inc. and
author of Dr. A’s Habits of Health: The Path to Permanent Weight
Control and Optimal Health
“Living with Crohn’s and Colitis is wonderfully written and rich
with natural healing solutions for these all-too-common
illnesses.”
—Peter D’Adamo, N.D., author of Eat Right for Your Type
“I believe Dede’s success rests on the fact that she incorporated
such a comprehensive approach to managing her health. Dede remained
fully committed to her plan throughout the ups and downs of her
disease. She never gave up. Her positive attitude and tenacity
helped her stick to the plan even when it was difficult. When an
individual carries a chronic disease diagnosis, they must make
themselves and their health the highest priority. Her journey with
Crohn’s will hopefully inspire others to make the difficult but
rewarding choices to achieve health.”
—Renee Lang, N.D., Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Eastern
Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Dede is an amazing woman! In this book you will find not only
helpful advice but real inspiration.”
—Julie Silver, M.D., assistant professor, Harvard Medical School,
author of What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom
and Hope
“As a naturopathic physician, I recognize the myriad reasons
patients seek integrative care. Patients who chose complementary
medicine as a first line approach to their health issues have
decided to follow a direction they believe is appropriate for their
situation . . . despite outside influences . . . which pressure
them to remain only in the mainstream.
Many individuals come to “alternative” medicine
because conventional medical treatments are no longer working. They
often arrive at the practitioner’s office in a depleted, exhausted
and desperate state after many failed medical regimens and
procedures. They may appear disempowered and hopeless, a state of
mind extremely detrimental to their health. In addition, there is
the patient group who feels that they can chose from the best of
both worlds— traditional treatments if necessary and the wide range
of proven and effective non-conventional models of care that are
accessible. It would be ideal if this choice were available at the
beginning of their healthcare journey. . . . This book is a great
resource.”
—Samantha K. Eagle, N.D., Medical Director, Biologic Integrative
Healthcare, Brattleboro, Vermont
“This insightful and practical book is a must read for anyone
suffering with these conditions as it will guide you toward healing
and health.”
—Laura Alden Kamm, author of Intuitive Wellness: Using Your Body’s
Inner Wisdom to Heal
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