When Food Bites Back

Book excerpt: This easy to digest consumer guide explains the relationship between the foods we eat and how they can lead to one of over 100 autoimmune disorders.Elroy Vojdani MD, IFMCP, is revered by his peers and patients for his ability to get to the root cause of their chronic illnesses.The book guides the reader through how to detect the source of the autoimmune disorder, remove the triggers and then heal the body.Nearly 1 in 6 Americans experience autoimmunity symptoms. Between 75-80% of those afflicted are women. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 25.3 million Americans currently live with an autoimmune disorder. This figure doesn't include people who go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. More than 70% of autoimmune disorders can be traced back to consuming the wrong foods, making When Food Bites Back a must-have.