The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life

Written by Jeffrey S. Bland

Narrated by Brett Barry

For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we’re masking these illnesses with pills and temporary treatments, rather than addressing their underlying causes, he argues. Worse, only treating symptoms leads us down the path of further illness.

In The Disease Delusion, Dr. Bland explains what Functional Medicine is and what it can do for you. While advances in modern science have nearly doubled our lifespans in only four generations, our quality of life has not reached its full potential. Outlining the reasons why we suffer chronic diseases from asthma and diabetes to obesity, arthritis and cancer to a host of other ailments, Dr. Bland offers achievable, science-based solutions that can alleviate these common conditions and offers a roadmap for a lifetime of wellness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: May 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9780062331809

Jeffrey S. Bland

Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland is known as the ""father of functional medicine,"" and over the past thirty-five years has taught more than 100,000 health-care practitioners around the globe. He has been a university biochemistry professor, a research director at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, the cofounder of the Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991, and the founder/president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Susan, and near his three sons and their families.

Reviews for The Disease Delusion

[Mudasir Shora · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lovely book. Well written and a must read for health enthusiasts.

[seasidereader · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this book on the recommendation of one my physicians, who I like and trust based on her approach of prevention first. The author is regarded as the “father of functional medicine.” The central theme of the book is that, “Contrary to conventional wisdom, chronic disease is not genetically predetermined but results from a mismatch between our genes and environment and lifestyle.”Although there are numerous technical references and explanations for those who want documentation, I found the exposition to be clear and compelling. I recommend this title to anyone with, or who has a family member with, or who is hoping to prevent a chronic illness.

[Ayanna Cobb · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

fast read, useful information, easy plans to get started for self and others.

[Charles Reid · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book contains the best information to improve my health and therefore my life.

[Caroline Talitha Saliba · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very complete, very clear and well explained. I loved it!

[Julie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An informative book with an action plan to take control of one's health.

[abhishek sharan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Must read for all. Everyone should know how to live a better life. Best lines from book 'there no supirior genes, only superior diets'.

[Andrés Castañeda · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Life-changing. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve his/her health.