Dr. Zaidi's review of the book BTVC

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Dr Zaidi’s review of BTVC. He mentions about Dr Barody’s

fecal transplant technique too.. (stool enema from a healthy donor);

By

Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi M.D.

(California, USA)

This

review is from: Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal

Health Through Diet (Paperback)

I am a physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Diabetes and

Endocrinology. Four years ago, I contracted a combination of Ulcerative Colitis

and Clostridium difficile ( C.diff.) colitis. Over a period of one year, I went

thru three colonoscopies, three gastroenterologists, two infectious disease

specialists and one internist. Nothing worked!I was first given Flagyl in high

doses which did not work, then oral Vancomycin and probiotics for almost a year

but my symptoms continued. Asacol and other similar medications did not work

either. I also tried alternative medicine remedies but none of them worked.

After a weight loss of about 30 Lbs, I got in such bad shape that I was

hospitalized at one of the best IBD hospitals in the world. A week later,I was

sent home on high dose steroids which partially helped my symptoms but I still

continued to have frequent bowel movements mixed with blood and mucus, cramping

and gas.

At this juncture, my gastroenterologist gave me the option to go on more toxic

drugs such as 6 MP, or Cyclosporin. I knew the terrible potential side-effects

from these drugs. So,I decided not to take either one of them. In stead, my

wife did a lot of research on the internet. My gut feeling was that Diet has a

lot to do with my illness. So my wife searched for a diet that would make

sense. ( I could not even sit for any prolonged period of time ). In this

pursuit she came across " Breaking the Vicious Cycle. " This book made perfect

medical sense to me. Therefore, I placed my self on this diet. I started seeing

some results within a few days. A couple of months later, I was somewhat better

but was still having symptoms.

During this time,I went thru a complete spiritual/psychological transformation

after reading books by Eckhart Tolle and J. Krishnamurti. I got in touch with

my inner true self and started to live my life, by living in the Now, in stead

of worrynig about " what if. " I realized the real true me is the

essence behind my body and is never threatened. It is the conditioned self that

gets threatened and becomes fearful. With this realization, I felt an

incredible inner peace, although I was still having symptoms of bloody

diarrhes, gas and cramping.

Then I came across an article in a medical journal. This researcher from

Australia had treated several of his Ulcerative colitis patients with stool

enema from a healthy donor and all of them were cured of their Ulcerative

colitis. The results sounded too good to be true. But his approach made perfect

medical sense. Like Elaine, he believed the root cause of any chronic colitis

is the abnormal bacterial flora in the intestines. And stool enema from a

healthy donor is the best way to normalize the bacterial flora. I was convinced

this was the way to go for me. Therefore, I followed the protocol this doctor

had described in the article. With the help of my loving wife, I underwent

donor stool enema at home. The day after the first enema, I saw normal stools

for the first time in over a year. I was ecstatic! It sounds crazy but if you

are a chronic sufferer of colitis, you will understand why I was so thrilled. I

continued to follow the specific carbohydrate diet that Elaine has described in

" Breaking the vicious cycle. " And continued to live in the now, free

of my conditioned self. Gradually all of my symptoms resolved over one year.

For the last two years, I am completely symptom-free, back to my normal weight

and pursue all of my activities including a busy medical practice. I have more

energy now than I ever did. Transformed, yes I am. I live in the Now and stay

free of my conditioned self, the source of all sttress.I am enjoying every

moment of living!

During this time, I also found that my Vitamin D level was quite low. I started

to take vitamin D supplement. For the last two years I take Vitamin D3, 10,000

I.U. per day.

I believe my recovery from a double-dose of colitis is due to the combination

of the Diet described in this book, my spiritual awakening, donor stool enema

and vitamin D supplementation. I recommend this approach to anyone with chronic

colitis. But please, do not stop your medications without the blessings from

your physician.

Since my illness, I have written two books, " Take Charge of Your

Diabetes " and " Power of Vitamin D. " And the third book, titled

" Stress Free " based on my own personal awakening, is in the print and

should be available very soon. I have also dedicated myself to educate the

public about the important health issues thru my website,[...]. This review is

a part of my mission to spread the useful information.

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That Contains the Most Comprehensive and Useful Information on Vitamin D

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