Foods That Fight Fibromyalgia: Nutrient-Packed Meals That Increase Energy, Ease Pain, and Move You Towards Recovery Paperback – October 1, 2012

This book is a wonderful companion to daily life for the Fibromyalgia person. There is so much valuable information to learn and apply that I read small sections over and over again each day. The recipes are easy, taste good and pleasing to my family.After applying several of the principles, I have finally, after years of trying, lost 5 pounds. That may seem like an insignificant amount but in my life, it is encouragement to keep on. My pain level has decreased, energy level increased, mental attitude is more positive. Thank you Dr. D.!

What an informative and exceptionally detailed book this is! So much information and hepful tips for being the healthiest YOU, that you can be, no matter your autoimmune disease, or just defecation to being a healthier individual. Deirdre's passion for helping others through dietary regemin is so refreshing, enlightening, and clear. A must have for anyone wanting to heal themselves from within. Wonderful recipes, and mouthwatering results. Beautifully delivered with spot on detail and oh-so-tempting photographs. Couldn't be happier with this purchase, and her guidance.

The first half of my book (the nutrition guide) was by far my favorite part. So much helpful insight into why the standard American diet is a big contributor in the explosion of auto-immune syndromes in the first place and why switching to a whole food, plant-centric diet is so important in trying to recover. What I loved about the recipes was the inclusion of a chart of which health facilitators (protein, fat, carbs, enzymes, antioxidants, fiber) are very high, high, moderate, low in each recipe and most recipes having a brief introduction that highlights health benefits. The recipes were well-organized, well laid out. An essential book for the shelf if you or a family member is suffering from fibro, lupus, chronic fatigue, etc.,So why not a 5 star rating? First, the author assumes that you, the fibro victim, has a very good income and food choices are not limited by budget. There is no attempt to offer solutions, for example, if you are a SNAP recipient and your entire grocery budget for 1 person might be $200 (or less) for the month. For all the effort put in the first half of the book to look at food choices for an entire day, there's no sample meal plans that offer suggestions on how to take the recipes and created breakfast-lunch-snack-dinner-snack meal plans for a day or a week that implement all of the advice given on food combining, number of meals eaten, etc. There is also quite a bit of dried fruit thrown into the recipes after the author really discouraged using it because of the high sugar. None of the recipes note the actual glycemic load of the meal in question, which would be extremely helpful- as would a list of which 2-4 micronutrients are most plentiful in that recipe.And lastly, which is my strongest complaint about most fibromyalgia cookbooks? There's no real thought put into how much time/effort/energy is required to prepare and cook the meals. When one suffers from a disease where it can be overwhelming to stand in place, chop ingredients, pick up plates, operate & clean blenders/food processors, or move plates and bowls around? Food doesn't only need to be nutrient-rich, it needs to be simple to make and easy to store, reheat, etc. Talking about avoiding microwave cooking whenever is possible is all well and good, but it doesn't necessarily take into consideration that during a fibro flare, its a major accomplishment to walk to the kitchen, open the refrigerator, put a dish in the microwave, and carry it to a table by yourself- you might need to go lay down before something is warmed up in the oven and may not have the energy to stir a pot on the stove.

I haven't finished the book yet but for what I have read, I ve gained even more knowledge on Fibro, how it affects the body and how foods can impact the affects, the good and bad. I m sure I eat a lot of foods that can exacerbate my flare ups but now, I am hopeful that I ll which foods to eat and which ones to stay away from. Thanks Deidre! I m looking forward to finishing this book and purchasing another one from you soon! ;)

Amazing book. It is packed full of great information and not only has many great recipes but it explains how those meals benefit and help the body. My mother who doesn't have Fibro but does have other chronic health issues skimmed through my book, loved it so much that she ordered her own that very day! Amazing book, I would recommend to anyone, chronic illness or not.

I suffer from fibromyalgia and the pain has been 24/7 and so intense. A friend recommended this book to see if it would help me with the pain and fatigue. I have been on the diet and taking the recommended supplements for four weeks now and I am actually beginning to notice a difference in the intensity of the pain and my energy levels. The book says it takes approximately 60 to know for sure if it will help you or not but I am very positive in thinking that while nothing will make it go away, I can at least have more energy and less pain. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying it.

I bought Dr. D's book after studying holistic nutrition for over a year and it's the easiest and most accessible program, especially for chronic patients. I studied dozens of dietary theories and this particular plan I have found to be easy and logical. I feel better and that's the bottom line! Let food be thy medicine!