This is an excellent overview of factors that contribute to autoimmunity and concrete steps you can take to heal. I’ve read many books on the topic, and what I particularly like about this book is that Dr. Palanisamy provides a practical, step-by-step protocol backed by scientific research as well as clinical practice.

I was already familiar with much of the discussion of root causes, but I love the way Dr. Palanisamy presents this information. He provides a reasonable level of detail on complex topics, with understandable explanations. I appreciated his cost-effective suggestions. As an example, he discusses the pros and cons of specific lab tests so you don’t waste money on unnecessary tests. He also provides guidance on herbs, probiotics, and nutritional supplements you might want to try, including recommended brands, dosages, and notes on how best to take them. His intention is that you get as much nutrition as possible from the food you eat, but some supplements can be very helpful.

After you reduce your toxin levels, treat infections, and heal your gut, the author prescribes a brief elimination diet that is slightly less restrictive than the Paleo autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet. After following his advice on reintroducing foods, he recommends eating a diverse, nutrient-dense, fiber-filled diet that includes lots of veggies, gluten-free grains, legumes, healthy fats, eggs, fish, and organic meat and poultry. The back matter includes a 7-day meal plan for the Phase 1 (elimination) diet, a 7-day meal plan for the Phase 2 (long-term) diet, and all of the recipes for those plans. I haven’t tried any of the recipes yet, but they look appealing and are clearly written with nutrition facts included.

In addition to the meal plan and recipes, the back matter includes extensive notes.

I think this book will be very helpful for anyone dealing with autoimmunity themselves, or for practitioners who want to know how to better support patients with autoimmunity.

I was provided an ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

This book was filled to the brim with pseudoscience and a "one size fits all" approach to nearlt 150 differenr diseases. Cleanse your liver, follow this exact diet plan, you'll be healed! Very scammy and gives people false hopes. The author was giving me major Medical Medium vibes (which no, is not a compliment). I'm sure he'll have links to the supplements he wants you to buy on his website soon so he can get commissions off it like a true quack!