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  • Why We Get Sick

  • The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease - and How to Fight It
  • Written by: Benjamin Bikman PhD
  • Narrated by: George Newbern
  • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (108 ratings)

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Why We Get Sick

Written by: Benjamin Bikman PhD
Narrated by: George Newbern
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Publisher's Summary

A scientist reveals the groundbreaking evidence linking many major diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, to a common root cause - insulin resistance - and shares an easy, effective plan to reverse and prevent it.

We are sick. Around the world, we struggle with diseases that were once considered rare. Cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes affect millions each year; many people are also struggling with hypertension, weight gain, fatty liver, dementia, low testosterone, menstrual irregularities and infertility, and more. We treat the symptoms, not realizing that all of these diseases and disorders have something in common.

Each of them is caused or made worse by a condition known as insulin resistance. And you might have it. Odds are you do - more than half of all adults in the United States are insulin resistant, with most other countries either worse or not far behind.

In Why We Get Sick, internationally renowned scientist and pathophysiology Professor Benjamin Bikman explores why insulin resistance has become so prevalent and why it matters. Unless we recognize it and take steps to reverse the trend, major chronic diseases will be even more widespread. But reversing insulin resistance is possible, and Bikman offers an evidence-based plan to stop and prevent it, with helpful food lists, meal suggestions, easy exercise principles, and more. Full of surprising research and practical advice, Why We Get Sick will help you to take control of your health. 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. 

©2020 Benjamin Bikman (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

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An informative book; a tad too lengthy!

A worthwhile book which does shatter the age old myths regarding food, particularly fats vs sugar. The content dwells into a lot of details and is therefore a bit tedious. A lot of information is there but the lessons can get missed.

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Good One

A good nice summary of what ails modern humanity and practical tips to overcome. Must read for all health professionals.

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Explained elaborately

Book has explained very elaborately about different reasons for different diseases. Good book to read

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a great theme and insights into insulin resistance

Too much to absorb in but the last chapters on solution was good. the food patterns best suited for Americans though.

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A book everyone ought to be reading.

A book that simplifies insulin resistance and the correlation of this and of our modern lifestyle with chronic diseases. A book that every layman and doctor ought to read.

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Can it be translated into Indian lifestyle?

Contained many useful points. The narrative in the early parts would be difficult to comprehend for non medical people. We have to wait and see if it can be translated into Indian lifestyle.

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Excellent resource for a person looking to get hea

this book contains so many nuggets that are priceless. read it if you truly want to master your health

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Must read to understand the cause of many diseases

This book is an eye opener. This is a must read along with the three books written by Dr. Jason Fung. It will help everyone to understand the root cause of many diseases. Most chronic diseases can be managed and treated with changes in lifestyle and diet. Dr. Bikman shares his immense knowledge on metabolism through this book.

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Insulin resistance: well explained!

Explained very well ; with practical advise on what to do. Worth reading for upto date knowledge about metabolic health

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The book to avoid most lifestyle diseases

it's such an amazing book. Dr Bikman has put a lot of scientific studies into it and have related those to the modern diseases. I would encourage everyone to go through this book and implement most of it. Thanks Dr. Bikman for adding values to our lives by revealing the truth.

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