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Patient Heal Thyself Hardcover – August 1, 2018
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Patient Heal Thyself: Updated and Expanded Edition
Jordan Rubin
Finally! A solution for those suffering with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, IBS, and more!
Today, Jordan Rubin is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and founder of Garden of Life(R) and Ancient Nutrition. But at the age of 19, Jordan was diagnosed with Crohn's disease--an incurable digestive ailment. In one of the most dramatic natural healing stories ever told, Jordan discovered a natural path to complete healing and sustained health.
In this updated and expanded edition of Patient Heal Thyself (originally published in 2002), Jordan Rubin shares his monumental discoveries, teaching you how to take control of your own health and unlock your body's phenomenal healing potential.
In this book, you'll discover...
- How the body can overcome virtually any health challenge by following the Maker's Diet
- The key to attaining and maintaining vibrant health lies in your gastrointestinal tract
- Which specific foods, not found in our modern diet, hold the key to healing a wide range of health conditions
- Complete protocols for diet and nutritional supplements
The simple, life-changing strategies and ancient principles found in this book can help you chart a path for wholeness. Get in the driver's seat and take control of your health journey today!
- Print length354 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDestiny Image Incorporated
- Publication dateAugust 1, 2018
- Dimensions6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
- ISBN-100768443555
- ISBN-13978-0768443554
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About The Author
Jordan S. Rubin is the founder of Garden of Life, a health and wellness company that empowers people to attain extraordinary health. He has earned degrees in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and natural therapies. Rubin has written three books and has appeared on more than 300 TV and radio programs worldwide. He has also written numerous articles for top nutritional and medical journals.

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- Publisher : Destiny Image Incorporated (August 1, 2018)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 354 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0768443555
- ISBN-13 : 978-0768443554
- Item Weight : 1.41 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #847,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #661 in Naturopathy Medicine
- #2,573 in Healing
- #5,527 in Other Diet Books
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About the author

Jordan S. Rubin is the founder of Garden of Life, a health and wellness company that empowers people to attain extraordinary health. He has earned degrees in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and natural therapies. Rubin has written three books and has appeared on more than 300 TV and radio programs worldwide. He has also written numerous articles for top nutritional and medical journals.
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Customers find the book provides useful information and ideas to help them get healthy. They appreciate the interesting story and symptom relief. However, opinions differ on readability - some find it easy to understand in simple terms, while others feel it's overly wordy and reminds them of politicians' speeches.
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Customers find the book helpful for getting and staying healthy. They appreciate the useful information and ideas, such as lists of foods to eat for different medical conditions. The author is described as insightful and helpful in helping them understand a natural way to be healed.
"Interesting insight" Read more
"...guidelines in this book will lead you and your family on a healthier path of eating, including the naughties!" Read more
"...also very good but it's less of a story and more about making changes in your eating habits and exercise and healthy living...." Read more
"This book is a must read. Very informational and informative!" Read more
Customers find the story engaging and informative.
"...in learning about health, nutrition and illness but It's an incredible story and for me it was somewhat life changing...." Read more
"Interesting and informative story!..." Read more
"This was an amazing story about how a young man healed himself from severe illness...." Read more
"...or not you can impact disease, the author has a very unique and moving story showing how much your food intake impacts your health...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for reducing their symptoms. They say it helped them feel better and in 7 months there were no more signs of the disease. The author's story is relatable and supportive for others.
"...On 2 Tbsp's a day, my symptoms dramatically decreased after that flare up. It was when I doubled it to 4 Tbsp's a day that they damn near stopped...." Read more
"...I'm happy to say I'm feeling GREAT and my belly is now flat once again after having lost 17 pounds in 3 months (not exercising, just food changes!)..." Read more
"I have studied health for years, this man's ordeal is real and supportive for others Highly recommend." Read more
"...He has lost weight {he needed to} and he is feeling much better. His goal is to get off medications and to eat healthy from now on...." Read more
Customers find the story interesting and informative. They appreciate the author's unique and moving story.
"...Real as real gets. He's dieing as a young man. Healthy, handsome, smart, and he's dieing! Father in the health food and vitamins end of things...." Read more
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"...hope in whether or not you can impact disease, the author has a very unique and moving story showing how much your food intake impacts your health...." Read more
"Relatable, interesting, helpful...." Read more
Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it easy to follow and use, with simple instructions and recipes. Others feel it's overly detailed and wordy, reminding them of politicians' speeches.
"...Fairly easy to read. Interesting about Jordan's medical recovery and willingness to help others...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Interesting insight
- Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024Whether you're a Christian or not, this book is a must have for you to fully understand what you're eating and feeding your children! It is HUGELY informative, and transformative if you will allow it. Following the guidelines in this book will lead you and your family on a healthier path of eating, including the naughties!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016Years ago (like over 10 years) I received this book either for free or at a discount or as a recommendation at a health food store in Massachusetts. I had been seeing holistic doctors after western medicine alone wasn't helping me and I was advised to eat a strict diet and take additional supplements. I probably wouldn't have picked this book by myself but however I ended up with it, I'm grateful. It's a very interesting read and I learned so much in a short time. It can be overwhelming to a beginner in the "eating to heal yourself" world or to someone who isn't interested in learning about health, nutrition and illness but It's an incredible story and for me it was somewhat life changing. I've also read this author's other book called "The makers Diet". That book is also very good but it's less of a story and more about making changes in your eating habits and exercise and healthy living. The only issues I have with the author is how he often refers to the bible. I am not a religious person so this can be a bit off putting to me but I was able to push those parts aside and enjoy. I bought Patient Heal Thyself for my boyfriend's brother who is very religious and has a lot of health issues. He struggles with diet and exercise because he had never been taught in a way that makes sense to him. Since he enjoys religion and the bible so much, I thought this book would be something he could relate too.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2008I'd heard of the maker's diet several years ago but am not particularly religious at all and it just didn't resonate with me. As my symptoms became more debilitating I eventually tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I do competitive bodybuilding and so am VERY accustomed to strict year round dieting...but I still struggled with the Specific Carb Diet as it just seemed to exclude everything and anything that could possibly ever be triggering of symptoms. It took me several months after trying that diet, and being put on steroids and sleeping pills on top of high doses of anti-inflamatories, before I decided to give another go at healing myself outside of traditional medicine.
My current trainer at the time actually recommended the book in addition to his own plan for finding out what my trigger foods were. I didn't get the book for months, and we made small improvements such that I was off my medicine but having symptoms that were teetering on the verge of a major flare up. I got the book because I was desperate not to go back on medication for the rest of my life. I began reading it page for page but then started to flare up pretty seriously. So I skipped immediately to the specific dietary recommendations and those tailored to my diagnosis (severe ulcerative colitis) and just dove in with his recommendations. Now I don't know about anyone else, but this what happened for me:
Within days of incorporating a few foods and excluding a few others that he thought were most important...my symptoms abated. Within a week or so however, they worsened BIG TIME. Far worse than what I had been experiencing with my trainer. I knew how long I could experience my symptoms before they would become a medical emergency, so I waited it out. After 2-3 weeks of what felt like a major backslide, my symptoms nearly stopped. Nearly. But I know this takes time and it could be several years before they really go away...but for the first time I feel confident that I can actually manage this MYSELF...and that they will, eventually, stop altogether.
I don't use many supplements unless I really believe in them. I did NOT buy any of his garden of life products (such as the HSO's). What literally did the trick it seemed, along with following the guidelines in general...was that unprocessed/unrefined organic coconut oil. It was actually the item I put off buying at first because I just thought I could take it or leave it. But for me....it's the clincher. On 2 Tbsp's a day, my symptoms dramatically decreased after that flare up. It was when I doubled it to 4 Tbsp's a day that they damn near stopped. I don't know what all it's components are...or how it does whatever it does...and really, I don't care right now. I can function again without colitis dictating my work and social life. So don't feel like you have to necessarily buy any "crazy" stuff. Maybe I'd heal sooner if I invested in some of his products, but maybe not. Right now, his basic plan and recommendations are giving me exactly what I wanted: independence from medicine. Comfortable! independence.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024This book is a must read. Very informational and informative!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013Jordan does own a supplement company. HOWEVER they came about because of his life and death battle with Chrons disease. That being said, there is a wealth of knowledge in his book. It is based on a very personal level of experience and backed up with the how's and whys of each suggested diet and/or supplement. I personally was having a great deal of stomach trouble that my doctors could not diagnose. I'm pretty sure I was on my way to the catch all ... IBS. I did purchase 5 of his products to start and have now tapered off to 3. I have my life back! His products are amazing and I can tell the difference if I miss them. (Needless to say, I rarely forget) If you can get past the 'sales pitch' in this book, it will be of great service to those who are suffering. I have no doubts that Jordan is making a ton of money from his product line. BUT, I believe his heart is in the right place and and that his motivation comes from a true desire to help people get better. The profit margins are just his blessing for doing so. Be well!
Top reviews from other countries
- RaddylReviewed in Canada on June 4, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Stick with it and try the recommendations - I’ve already noticed a world of a difference. Good for anyone who wants to get their life back on track through diet. It’s amazing how much more energy you have even after a week of eating the diet provided throughout the book. Bought it to help cure my wife who suffers from an undiagnosed gastrointestinal issue that the medical system cannot diagnose or isolate. We are hoping the long term solution helps. I have extremely high hopes.
- Subrato AcharyaReviewed in India on September 16, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for ibd patients
I would recommend this book to everyone who have ibd .and who are depressed of being sick and want to recover .
- Mrs. J. F. HallReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Jordan Reubin
This is a good book presenting some very workable ideas based on biblical teaching which many people have found work for them and they have seen an improvement in their overall health.
One person found this helpfulReport - rozgatosReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Very nice book!!!!!!
- Confirmed buyerReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2020
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Great book if you are interested in your health and understanding how different foods contribute to staying or improving health.