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I've read many health care books over the last 30 years. Healing Digestive Illness is the best
written book on IBS I've ever read. It is well researched, organized and written in layman's terms.
I often found myself stopping to reflect on the wisdom contained on each page. This is the
information on IBS that I've been looking for most of my adult life. I finally found it all contained in
one easy to read book. A must read for anyone with digestive disease.
Harold Wilson, Redmond, WA April 2011
written book on IBS I've ever read. It is well researched, organized and written in layman's terms.
I often found myself stopping to reflect on the wisdom contained on each page. This is the
information on IBS that I've been looking for most of my adult life. I finally found it all contained in
one easy to read book. A must read for anyone with digestive disease.
Harold Wilson, Redmond, WA April 2011
friend's recommendation. After following your advise rather closely I am happy to say that I am
now symptom-free.
I have ulcerative colitis, which was diagnosed in 1993. From 1995 until 2006, I was
symptom-free. However, since 2006 I had been dealing with ever-increasing symptoms.
Concerned about the traditional approach of adjusting/increasing medications that pretty much
focus on symptom elimination, rather than root cause, I sought out nontraditional remedies. I
visited a naturopathic doctor for over a year. When things weren't improving to my liking, I
began getting acupuncture. This didn't resolve the condition to my liking either. Then a friend
(the Whitney family) told me about you, so I bought your book.
After following most of your recommendations for several months, I am happy to say that I am
symptom-free - because of root cause elimination, I believe. Being a foodie, I am extremely
happy to once again be eating the variety of foods that I enjoy so much. Going forward, I plan to
avoid processed foods to the greatest extent possible (I was never one for fast food though). I
recently read "In Defense of Food", by Michael Pollan, and all of the pieces of the puzzle are
starting to come together. I have also recommended your book to several others who have, to
one degree or another, followed your advice as well.
Thank you again for your dedication to, and effectiveness at, helping people overcome digestive
disorders. Your work is greatly appreciated.
Gastronomically Yours,
Michael, Lexington, MA
Healing Digestive Illness is the work of a lifetime that emerged from the shallows of personal
suffering and doubt and grew into a body of knowledge and a depth of experience capable of
teaching others how to heal themselves from the full spectrum of digestive system disorders.
Russell Mariani has for three decades descended into the human body to listen to it and learn
its language. Throughout the book you can see the evidence of this in the confidence and
courage of his voice. It is the sound of someone who truly understands the mysteries of
self-healing. The more I read, the more it became clear how trusting he is of his own body and
how wise he is to instruct us all to focus on doing the things that nourish us best. It is a shame
that so many people suffer from so many digestive system disorders, for these disorders distract
and warp the human spirit and prevent us from reaching our full potential. The gift of Healing
Digestive Illness is that it describes a clear path away from these many difficulties and a
step-by-step approach to a healthier way of life.
Dan Shanahan, Poet Author, Lotus Seed Poems, and Alaska Poems
Hey Dad, it's Brian. I'm sitting here in my dorm room. I just got a package in the mail from you,
and I'm holding your book in my hands, and I'm looking through it and I just wanted to tell you
how proud I am of you. This is awesome. It's all here. This is definitely a new beginning to a long
and successful road ahead of you. I will talk to you soon. Love, Brian.
Brian Mariani, Poultney, Vermont (Russell's oldest son)
Hi Russell. I am about to send an email to my database about your book. I received your book
last week and read half of it this past weekend. It is really funny since I have been reading the
book and conversing with you (via telephone to set up a seminar,) several people (in addition to
clients or students) have mentioned a family member or friend that is suffering from a digestive
illness and how they are totally frustrated with their treatment. I have already given the name of
your book out to several people and how to order it. Your book is very informative, well
organized, and above all, very sincere. That is the part that really comes across and why I like it
so much. It speaks directly to the reader with the compassionate understanding of one who has
experienced these very same things. It also gives hope for recovery and a clear plan for
achieving that.
Mary Norton, Cohasset Yoga Center, Cohasset, Massachusetts
Dear Russell. Your book arrived today. It felt like an old friend had come to visit. I look forward to
re-learning your valuable lessons. Love to you for who you are and all you do.
Dorotha Massey, San Diego, California (age 93)
We all experience digestive problems throughout our lives and a simple fact is that many of
these problems can easily be prevented simply by reading and putting into practice what lies in
the pages of this book. It's all right here in Healing Digestive Illness. Russell's tireless and
diligent research into the subject along with his experiences derived from many hundreds of
hours of personal counseling sessions with people from all walks of life are concentrated into a
manual that offers us practical and realistic ways to improve our digestive health.
Steve Gagne, author, The Energetics of Food
Megan, (Customer Relations @ The Center for Functional Nutrition)
I did find Value in the book and think the nicest thing I can do for my friends is give them a copy.
Also, I wanted a copy for my daughter. At 18, she was hospitalized for kidney stones - too large
to pass. At 21, she passed another kidney stone. She is still 21. She is a dancer, and her
body is very important to her. I want her to read the book.
I have been completely blown away by the book. It is the answer I have been looking to find for
years. Like the author, I have been to numerous Doctors and have asked the same question:
"Do you think it has anything to do with my diet?" But like the author, I received the same
answer, "No." I was convinced that I had a food allergy or parasites picked up in Indonesia. At
various times, I would try omitting a certain food product from my diet such as milk products or
soy products or caffeine or chocolate, but it would not help. I went on the internet to determine
what the symptoms were for soy allergies or caffeine allergies. I had various tests done to
determine if parasites were in my system. Always, it was the same answer from the Doctors, who
did not know what caused the problem.
At 58, besides irritable bowel, I was plagued by brain fog and chronic fatigue. My Mom is in an
Alzheimer's facility. I would look at her and see myself in 20 years. Last week, I had a meteorite
storm in the peripheral vision of my right eye, which required emergency laser surgery for the
hole that had developed in my retina.
I have already started the water cure part of the diet and have already begun a conscious
chewing of my food. I am still reading the food portion. I am reluctant to throw away the
contents of my freezer and cupboards and am struggling with the idea of disposing of my
microwave oven, but will make the sacrifice for clear thinking and increased energy. I have been
purchasing about 75% organic for several years, but as a very busy, small business owner,
relied on packaged, adulterated, low-cal, frozen dinners, cooked in a microwave for lunch. My
microwave and I were constant companions for both lunch and dinner.
Perhaps, I was a little premature in ordering books for my friends without yet experiencing the
"healing", but I can tell you that I am already feeling better from increasing my water intake. I am
convinced this book is the answer to my problems and the problems of my friends and daughter.
I have been asking the question over and over: "How can what you put in your mouth not effect
the way your body works?"
I am so thankful for the discovery of this book!
Pam H., Columbia, South Carolina
(Message left on answering service.) Russell? This is Charlotte Newcorn. I was just at my
Acupuncturist yesterday, (Anthony Phillips of Arlington, MA) and he gave me your book, Healing
Digestive Illness, and I've been reading it and I just wanted you to know that it blew my mind. I
am 75 years old and have suffered digestive problems for years and have never read anything
so easily understandable in my whole life. I would like to send three copies of your book to my
three daughters. How do I place an order?
Charlotte Newcorn, Salem, Massachusetts
Read more Healing Digestive Illness reviews.
now symptom-free.
I have ulcerative colitis, which was diagnosed in 1993. From 1995 until 2006, I was
symptom-free. However, since 2006 I had been dealing with ever-increasing symptoms.
Concerned about the traditional approach of adjusting/increasing medications that pretty much
focus on symptom elimination, rather than root cause, I sought out nontraditional remedies. I
visited a naturopathic doctor for over a year. When things weren't improving to my liking, I
began getting acupuncture. This didn't resolve the condition to my liking either. Then a friend
(the Whitney family) told me about you, so I bought your book.
After following most of your recommendations for several months, I am happy to say that I am
symptom-free - because of root cause elimination, I believe. Being a foodie, I am extremely
happy to once again be eating the variety of foods that I enjoy so much. Going forward, I plan to
avoid processed foods to the greatest extent possible (I was never one for fast food though). I
recently read "In Defense of Food", by Michael Pollan, and all of the pieces of the puzzle are
starting to come together. I have also recommended your book to several others who have, to
one degree or another, followed your advice as well.
Thank you again for your dedication to, and effectiveness at, helping people overcome digestive
disorders. Your work is greatly appreciated.
Gastronomically Yours,
Michael, Lexington, MA
Healing Digestive Illness is the work of a lifetime that emerged from the shallows of personal
suffering and doubt and grew into a body of knowledge and a depth of experience capable of
teaching others how to heal themselves from the full spectrum of digestive system disorders.
Russell Mariani has for three decades descended into the human body to listen to it and learn
its language. Throughout the book you can see the evidence of this in the confidence and
courage of his voice. It is the sound of someone who truly understands the mysteries of
self-healing. The more I read, the more it became clear how trusting he is of his own body and
how wise he is to instruct us all to focus on doing the things that nourish us best. It is a shame
that so many people suffer from so many digestive system disorders, for these disorders distract
and warp the human spirit and prevent us from reaching our full potential. The gift of Healing
Digestive Illness is that it describes a clear path away from these many difficulties and a
step-by-step approach to a healthier way of life.
Dan Shanahan, Poet Author, Lotus Seed Poems, and Alaska Poems
Hey Dad, it's Brian. I'm sitting here in my dorm room. I just got a package in the mail from you,
and I'm holding your book in my hands, and I'm looking through it and I just wanted to tell you
how proud I am of you. This is awesome. It's all here. This is definitely a new beginning to a long
and successful road ahead of you. I will talk to you soon. Love, Brian.
Brian Mariani, Poultney, Vermont (Russell's oldest son)
Hi Russell. I am about to send an email to my database about your book. I received your book
last week and read half of it this past weekend. It is really funny since I have been reading the
book and conversing with you (via telephone to set up a seminar,) several people (in addition to
clients or students) have mentioned a family member or friend that is suffering from a digestive
illness and how they are totally frustrated with their treatment. I have already given the name of
your book out to several people and how to order it. Your book is very informative, well
organized, and above all, very sincere. That is the part that really comes across and why I like it
so much. It speaks directly to the reader with the compassionate understanding of one who has
experienced these very same things. It also gives hope for recovery and a clear plan for
achieving that.
Mary Norton, Cohasset Yoga Center, Cohasset, Massachusetts
Dear Russell. Your book arrived today. It felt like an old friend had come to visit. I look forward to
re-learning your valuable lessons. Love to you for who you are and all you do.
Dorotha Massey, San Diego, California (age 93)
We all experience digestive problems throughout our lives and a simple fact is that many of
these problems can easily be prevented simply by reading and putting into practice what lies in
the pages of this book. It's all right here in Healing Digestive Illness. Russell's tireless and
diligent research into the subject along with his experiences derived from many hundreds of
hours of personal counseling sessions with people from all walks of life are concentrated into a
manual that offers us practical and realistic ways to improve our digestive health.
Steve Gagne, author, The Energetics of Food
Megan, (Customer Relations @ The Center for Functional Nutrition)
I did find Value in the book and think the nicest thing I can do for my friends is give them a copy.
Also, I wanted a copy for my daughter. At 18, she was hospitalized for kidney stones - too large
to pass. At 21, she passed another kidney stone. She is still 21. She is a dancer, and her
body is very important to her. I want her to read the book.
I have been completely blown away by the book. It is the answer I have been looking to find for
years. Like the author, I have been to numerous Doctors and have asked the same question:
"Do you think it has anything to do with my diet?" But like the author, I received the same
answer, "No." I was convinced that I had a food allergy or parasites picked up in Indonesia. At
various times, I would try omitting a certain food product from my diet such as milk products or
soy products or caffeine or chocolate, but it would not help. I went on the internet to determine
what the symptoms were for soy allergies or caffeine allergies. I had various tests done to
determine if parasites were in my system. Always, it was the same answer from the Doctors, who
did not know what caused the problem.
At 58, besides irritable bowel, I was plagued by brain fog and chronic fatigue. My Mom is in an
Alzheimer's facility. I would look at her and see myself in 20 years. Last week, I had a meteorite
storm in the peripheral vision of my right eye, which required emergency laser surgery for the
hole that had developed in my retina.
I have already started the water cure part of the diet and have already begun a conscious
chewing of my food. I am still reading the food portion. I am reluctant to throw away the
contents of my freezer and cupboards and am struggling with the idea of disposing of my
microwave oven, but will make the sacrifice for clear thinking and increased energy. I have been
purchasing about 75% organic for several years, but as a very busy, small business owner,
relied on packaged, adulterated, low-cal, frozen dinners, cooked in a microwave for lunch. My
microwave and I were constant companions for both lunch and dinner.
Perhaps, I was a little premature in ordering books for my friends without yet experiencing the
"healing", but I can tell you that I am already feeling better from increasing my water intake. I am
convinced this book is the answer to my problems and the problems of my friends and daughter.
I have been asking the question over and over: "How can what you put in your mouth not effect
the way your body works?"
I am so thankful for the discovery of this book!
Pam H., Columbia, South Carolina
(Message left on answering service.) Russell? This is Charlotte Newcorn. I was just at my
Acupuncturist yesterday, (Anthony Phillips of Arlington, MA) and he gave me your book, Healing
Digestive Illness, and I've been reading it and I just wanted you to know that it blew my mind. I
am 75 years old and have suffered digestive problems for years and have never read anything
so easily understandable in my whole life. I would like to send three copies of your book to my
three daughters. How do I place an order?
Charlotte Newcorn, Salem, Massachusetts
Read more Healing Digestive Illness reviews.
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