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Why we get sick : the hidden epidemic at the root of most chronic disease and how to fight it / Benjamin Bikman.

by Bikman, Benjamin T. (Benjamin Thomas), 1977-

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BenBella Books, Inc., 2020.

Insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance -- Prevention.

9781948836982 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Hidden epidemic at the root of most chronic disease and how to fight it

259 p. : charts ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"We are sick. Around the world, we struggle with diseases that were once considered rare. Cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and type 2 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 odds are you have it -- over 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 prevent and stop 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."--Jacket.

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