In the years prior to my discovering Heather's site and books, I immersed myself in Dr. Weil's books and the anti-inflammatory diet. I figured if I could get myself "healthy" my gut would take care of itself. He was also part of what inspired me to get my MS in Nutrition. But no matter how sound his principles (and what I learned in my studies) were, I finally came to the conclusion that for me personally, it just didn't work for my IBS.
It has taken me many years to accept this fact, and I still struggle with it sometimes. But I think Syl is right that Heather keeps the basic principles as far as emphasizing natural/organic/vegan foods and discouraging HFCS, trans fats and other "junk". Most of us just can't incorporate all the fruits, veggies and whole grains. It's a shame because they have so many benefits.
I'm still a huge fan of Dr. Weil because I admire how he marries western and natural medicine, and his recommendations make sense for the majority of people. There are just certain aspects of it that many of us, as IBS sufferers, cannot take advantage of.
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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