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The Diet Cure |  | Author: Julia Ross
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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ISBN: 0140286527
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Publication Date: May 1, 2000
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For most health books, the word cure in the title is a definite sign to steer clear. The Diet Cure is a refreshing exception. Author Julia Ross has the unusual job description of "nutritional psychologist," which means that she works with people to eradicate food cravings, addictions, and eating disorders (including overeating). The gist of The Diet Cure plan is that food allergies, hormonal irregularities, blood sugar swings, and thyroid dysfunction, among other factors, cause biochemical imbalances that lead to food addiction and weight gain, and that these problems can usually be lessened or eradicated with the proper diet and supplements. To be sure, most of these health problems ought to be diagnosed by a medical professional, but they often get overlooked because their symptoms can be numerous and vague (fatigue, depression, inability to concentrate). They're not easily diagnosed by the common managed-care tests (such as the TSH, or thyroid-stimulating hormone, blood test; Ross advises several more specific tests if a thyroid problem is suspected). Ross's questionnaires, worksheets, and profiles of case studies from her 10 years of clinical experience will enable you to determine what may be the hidden causes that sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Ross's book should be lauded for its educational tone. She warns of the dangers of zinc and vitamin B1 deficiencies, two common problems found in chronic dieters, along with protein and fat deficiencies and adrenal exhaustion (which is particularly common in caffeine fiends). She rails against the most popular diet programs, including the Zone, the Atkins Diet, and even Weight Watchers, for (among other things) their ignorance of food allergies such as grains, dairy products, and sugar. For those whom Ross terms, perhaps frighteningly, sugar addicts or "recreational sugar users," she suggests an amino-acid and fish-oil supplement plan to curb sugar cravings and aid weight loss. Many of her patients over the past decade testify in the book that their environmental allergies and weight-loss problems disappeared after they cut sugar from their diets. Ross's suggestions may seem radical to many primary-care physicians; her approach to health and weight loss definitely takes a holistic approach. She does, however, back up her suggestions and plan with references to medical studies, along with dozens of print and online resources on finding a nutritionist, naturopathic physician, holistic M.D., and testing labs (many of them mail-order). This is one diet that Americans in particular ought to pay attention to.
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The highly successful individualized program that treats the underlying causes of overeating and ends food cravings in 24 hours--naturally
For the more than eighty million Americans who diet regularly--and without success--this amazing new program, based on ten years of proven clinical results, offers a revolutionary approach to nutrition that can safely curb your cravings and make you feel better in less than twenty-four hours. The Diet Cure begins with an 8-Step Quick Symptom Questionnaire that helps readers identify their unique underlying biochemical imbalances, such as depleted brain chemistry caused by too much dieting, hormonal irregularities, blood-sugar swings, food allergies, thyroid dysfunction, and a deficiency of "good" fats. Then it provides targeted strategies and nutritional guidelines to correct those imbalances, along with meal plans, tasty recipes, and inspiring case histories. Using amino acids to jump-start the program, readers create a safe, customized, easy-to-follow plan to end their food obsessions and attain their ideal healthy weight for good.
"The Diet Cure is an amazing book, filled with wisdom, experience, and practical advice. Nutrients, amino acids, and dietary interventions will become a much larger part of what physicians use in the twenty-first century. This book will help lead the way."--Daniel G. Amen, M.D., author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
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 The non-diet diet book July 9, 2010
Retired but not
There's a wealth of nutrition information, recommended supplements and how-tos. I'm
definitely going to try this non-diet diet book! I'm also buying two more copies for friends who are interested.
If you're not into taking pills you can skip this book!
 more health practioners need to read this June 4, 2010
music lover (Santa Monica, CA USA)
One of my friends recommended "The Diet Cure" book to me. As I have been reading it, applying the information into what I am intaking (i.e...amino acids) I am astounded and very pleased with the immediate results that occur. The book said it would work like this. It does. My mood is more lighthearted, my energy and focus is better.
More health practioners need to read this. It is an excellent book and very helpful.
Diet Cure April 30, 2010
Rodney C. Palmer (Hubbard, OR)
I am a Nutritional Therapist and would say that, of all the many books on Nutrition that I have read, this book stands out as one of the very best. It contains a wealth of information for both the professional and lay person. I would highly recommend that everyone read this valuable information. This book is very well written and easy to understand.
Thank You, Julia Ross!
Ex Bread Addict March 23, 2010
WhollyFool (Farmington, MI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a month into this diet. I found this book while looking for something to fix my hypoglycemia and bread addiction. I was eating almost constantly and never feeling full. I could stuff myself with other food, but if I didn't eat bread or pizza, and every hour or two, I would feel hungry and would be a complete jerk to anyone around me in my blood sugar madness. My friends all knew this, made arrangements have bread or pizza around, and called me the Queen of Carbohydrates. I'm about 35 lbs overweight, but that was not my concern, getting control of my life back was.
I looked up bread addiction and ended up finding this book. I didn't believe the author when she said I could eat like a normal person in a few days, but this book was the only place that seemed to address my specific problem. She referred to people like me as "dough junkies" which unfortunately seemed pretty accurate, and laid out a plan of treatment. She wrote about this illness as if she had seen it a million times. (Turns out, she has.) Since I had no other option, I went out and bought the Glucobalance and other supplements she recommended. (That's a whole lot of supplements, btw. It's been completely worth not only the expense in money, but in time spent putting together little pill bags. Yes, *that* many supplements.)
I quit eating bread in a couple days. I just didn't need it. I slipped a couple times after I started a high stress job and forgot to take my supplements and my coworkers ordered pizza, but I can't remember the last time I had bread or pizza now. It's been weeks. My family and my boyfriend didn't even believe me when I told them I hadn't had any bread for weeks. Even when it's on the table, it's not that hard to avoid.
I should emphasize that Diet Cure doesn't cut out carbs entirely. In fact, I have to remember to eat them now because I get so full on eggs or meat and veggies. I usually have corn tortillas or some potatoes.
I can't say I've lost a lot of weight, but that may be due to an adrenal condition. I'm still waiting for my results to come back on my adrenal tests. But I'm absolutely amazed by the change in my diet. I never would have thought it was possible. I am so grateful to be able to eat meals several hours apart without turning into a raging low blood sugar monster. My life is not lived around eating every couple hours. I also feel a lot better (less depressed, more energy) which doesn't surprise me since I've lived almost exclusively on white flour and tomato sauce for the last two and a half decades. Garbage in, garbage out, as they say.
If you are a sugar or dough junkie, give this a try. If you are an alcoholic, you owe it to yourself to give this a try. Her clinic sees all three types of addicts and treats them similarly, from what I read. If it does not work in the first week, it may not be for you. I can tell you that it is certainly working for me.
Revolutionary for me! March 10, 2010
M. Meyer (Soldotna, Alaska)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is my experience with the Diet Cure. I believe there is so much to offer in this book and I agree with almost everything she has written except maybe the word "CURE". Let me explain.
I KNOW that my problem is Sugar, Refined Carbs and Milk. I know these addictions affect my brain and moods and PMS and weight and acne and everything!! But, these foods are like heroine to me. Sometimes I feel as addicted to them as the need to breathe. After a month or so of going clean and abstaining from these foods (lots of withdrawals) I start feeling great! But, when I slip and start eating junk or sweets even once, I get right back in the same rut, totally addicted again. It is a cycle I have repeated more times than I can count.
I have known for a long time that the need for these foods isn't just hunger, but something missing in my brain. I experience an almost uncontrollable urge for certain foods that has very little to do with physical hunger. I used food everyday to medicate such things as anxiety, depression, frustration, irritation, PMS, etc. I knew food was related to my brain but knowing that didn't fix the problem. I've tried hypnosis, homeopathy, acupuncture, cleanses, counseling, tons of vitamins, and I've read every book I can about willpower and positive thinking. (I finally got a prescription drug to help me cope during severe times of anxiety that I could not control.) These problems as well as food addictions just wouldn't let go unless I abstained for a long time from anything unhealthy, which is very, very hard. Then, I still didn't have the willpower to conquer my addictions and I would go back to my comforting foods during periods of stress.
I felt incredible when I stuck faithfully to diets such as South Beach or Paleolithic (Cave Man) and when I did a Candida cleanse (extremely strict diet) it was like being put into another body and mind. I was the person I wanted to be. BUT - as most resolutions usually go, my efforts would be thwarted with getting busy, or distracted, or totally overwhelmed, or giving in to powerful cravings for "just a little" and in a matter of days I would be right back addicted to sugar, carbs, milk, refined grains and junk. HOW COULD I STICK TO A HEALTHY DIET?
What Julia Ross introduced to me was the miracle of Amino Acids to fuel my brain. For me it was a missing link, a way to feed my brain the chemicals I was missing so I could actually stick to a strict diet. The diet was the most important part for me, but sticking to it was near impossible without the added help of the Amino Acids. Basically the book promotes a diet very similar to South Beach; healthy proteins and fats, lots of vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fresh fruits and totally abstaining from junk food of ALL kinds especially sugar and refined carbs. She also highlights other common foods such as wheat or milk that cause many people problems both mentally and physically. The difference in this book is she gives you the knowledge of how Amino Acids can help replenish your brain with the chemicals you lack that make you feel such an overpowering need for junk food!!! For me this is revolutionary!
The first time I tried a Theanine/Gaba supplement, I was feeling extremely overwhelmed and frustrated so I took 3 pills. In an hour I felt like I had taken Valium. It was the most powerful thing I have EVER tried regarding nutrition and supplementation. I believe that if you need an Amino Acid to help your brain produce chemicals it is lacking, taking the supplements can be very powerful. If this isn't your problem then you will not feel the same results.
That being said this program is NOT EASY!!!! For me the use of supplements and Amino's alone did nothing until I was willing to give up my food drugs. For me the diet is the CURE and the Amino Acids are the vehicle to stay with the cure. The Amino's, vitamins and minerals can help make that a possibility for those of us who are hopelessly addicted to unhealthy foods, or damaged from years of poor nutrition, but it's not easy. The book will not make preparing healthy meals cheap and convenient like ripping open a snickers bar. It isn't easy to remember to take supplements everyday. It isn't easy to plan ahead and prepare healthy meals and snacks. It isn't easy not to cheat. I don't care how many Amino's you take, there will be temptations EVERY SINGLE DAY. Our society is full of unhealthy eating choices that are offered and often pushed on you by well meaning friends, family and co- workers. While Amino's can stop strong cravings, they will not completely stop the desire for the foods you love: ice cream on a hot day, warm cookies with a glass of ice cold milk, Homemade white bread slathered in Raspberry jam, or Party food during the Super Bowl. This book cannot produce miraculous results without tremendous effort and determination. For me, sticking to the diet was the most important component to feeling great and when I slipped I had cravings and mood swings even while taking all the Supplements and Amino's. The Amino's helped curb my cravings but alone they were useless to defeat my mood and weight problems without the drastic change in eating. I tried doing all the supplements without changing my diet and it had little effect on my health or mental function. For long term results it takes long term changes.
There are no calorie restrictions, counting or measuring of foods. This was excellent, but the list of foods is definitely restrictive to what normal Americans eat on a daily basis.
It takes trial and error to get the supplementing right and find out exactly what foods trigger you. Her recommendations for supplements had me taking handfuls everyday which is expensive and difficult to be consistent. You must be diligent as you try Amino's because it takes a while to figure out dosing and timing. Some Amino's may make your symptoms worse which means your brain may already have plenty of that neurotransmitter already. For me, getting it right has not been nearly as easy as the book made it sound. For many people it may be best to go to a Naturopathic Dr. who can help you navigate what is best for your needs. There are tests available that will tell you exactly what neurotransmitters your brain needs, but there can still be a lot of adjusting and work before you get things just right. This book also addresses complicated issues of hormonal imbalances, thyroid problems, Adrenal problems, parasites and Candida among other things. While the information was great and I have heard similar things from naturopathic doctors, these complex issues are hard to treat without professional help. I like that she is empowering us with information, but it may be a little complex for shooting in the dark and trying without professional help. I have been told to change my diet by other doctors before and similar supplements were suggested, but reading about it for myself helped me to understand why and gave me stronger resolve to stick to my program. No one has ever suggested Amino Acids in this way which was key to the success I have experienced thus far.
I have not been able to stick to this program completely even with great effort. It is hard to stay focused on the diet and supplements when so many other things happen in life that need attention, but when I fall off and start feeling bad again I have something to come back to. It gives me hope that with practice I can get better at sticking with it and I don't have to feel awful forever. I am able to drop weight while sticking to the protocol while eating as much as I want of foods that on other diets would be strictly off limits. It does work for me when I work it!
This book isn't for EVERYONE! There is no one-size-fits-all approach for health. But I do believe that Julia has knowledge that is very powerful and useful for many, like myself, who feel trapped by chemical addiction to foods. There is a strong connection to the foods we put in our body and the way we feel mentally. There is a strong connection to Amino Acids and their role in producing the brain chemicals every person needs to feel happy and whole. This is a breakthrough in the world of diet and mental health. Is it a cure? I'm not sure I can buy that, but it is a vehicle to get you headed in the right direction.
She has updated this book and it has a new orange or red cover, I would like to read that version because she may have simplified things a bit. I recommend puchasing that version. Good Luck on your journey to wellness!
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