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Why We Get Sick
- The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease - and How to Fight It
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
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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.
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- Jack
- 2021-08-25
good
Loved it! Easy listen with lots of useful information. The accompanying pdf was very helpful.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-08-15
One of the best books I have ever read!!!!
I have read many excellent books on health, but Ben Bikman’s book not only gets to the root cause - it provides an understanding of why. I absolutely loved it! Thank you for writing this in such a digestible format!
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- sjobin
- 2023-06-03
Informative
Very informative book. I took many notes while listening. Everything is clear and well explained. I recommend it.
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- Mac
- 2023-05-03
I heard the words “insulin resistance” 9,000 times
Decent book delving into why we get sick and while there are many studies and theories about “insulin resistance” being the cause, what it comes down to is our environment and the foods/beverages we consume. Got this book during a sale, wouldn’t spend a credit on it. 3.5/5
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- Susan Jordan
- 2023-04-04
Very Informative!
I found this book to have a lot of interesting and easily understood information.
Due to the fact that my husband is a diabetic I'm always trying to find good, reliable strategies to implement in order to help him overcome this devastating condition.
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- Nicole Schummer
- 2023-03-28
Very informative.
Something you may have never put to much thought into.
Very interesting and full of information and ideas to help everyone.
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- Pen Name
- 2023-02-12
One of the most beneficial books of our age!
Ben Bikman is a genius at making complicated science make sense! If you want to know more about your body, metabolism and your fat (it’s not just a place for extra calories), then you need this book in your life!
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- Sun435
- 2023-02-02
Good but not Great
Insulin resistance needs to be discussed way more in the medical space and this book covers it very well. Some findings in this were a bit of a reach (epidemiological studies are not reliable).
When nutrients are being mentioned, bioavailability must be discussed and it wasn’t. Also, organ meats are the most nutritious foods on the planet and they weren’t discussed once in this.
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- Angie Schwan
- 2022-08-17
Read it again
And then again. Such valuable information. Personally have listened to this at least 5 times, recommended to everyone that asks what changes I’ve made and will continue to do so. Many thanks to Dr Bikman!
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-07-07
Best book I've ever read on insulin resistance.
Lots of great information, easy to understand could not stop listening. everyone should listen to this book
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- ashley condo
- 2020-10-11
Ben Bikman is my new Dr. Jason Fung ❤️
I just listened to the book on audible, but now I will buy the hard copy too. Too much great info that I know I will want to keep this the paper version as a long term reference. I think I liked this better than The Obesity Code. As a Nurse Practitioner who runs a weight loss clinic in my office the scientific data is so powerful.
57 people found this helpful
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- Tony Bates
- 2020-09-04
highly recommended book
you live in a day and age you have to take your health into your own hands. Doctors are trained to prescribe drugs only. this is a must read if you don't want to blindly follow the sheep and end up in poor health on dozens of medications
37 people found this helpful
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- Cary D
- 2020-07-22
The go to guide to take control of your health
This book is FILLED with amazing information and explanations of how insulin can wreak havoc in your body without being overly science-y. Well written and organized with suggestions that are helpful and practical. The narration is great as well, easy to listen to and holds your attention.
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- Ana Kemple
- 2021-04-09
I feel this could have been a pamphlet
This book basically said everything was related to insulin resistance. I think that statement and a list of conditions that are related to or caused by insulin resistance could have been the whole book. Just make it a pamphlet and include references to show where to find more details on specific conditions.
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- Michael
- 2020-11-04
Listened twice
If you want to understand insulin resistance and get a plan together for your health then this is the book for you. Great groundbreaking information.
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- barry sookman
- 2021-04-03
Miss leading title
One would think when you read this book it was going to deal with why we get sick. Instead, it focussed almost exclusively on insulin sensitivity. The book was boring and even by skipping around I couldn’t find anything really interesting. Not recommended unless you’re a diabetic.
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- SJ
- 2020-09-14
Must read for those concerned about insulin
Dr Dickman makes it very easy to understand how insulin resistance affects various aspects of heal in profound ways and more importantly a short series of steps we can undertake when it comes to lifestyle to avoid or reverse insulin resistance.
Most assertions are backed by citing good studies and cavets apply where there hasn't been a strong enough causal inference when it comes to insulin resistance and some disorder/disease.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-11-26
Excellent information needed today!
This has necessary information delivered in an uncompromising straight forward manner. Very much appreciated!
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- Juan
- 2020-12-04
direct conversational to the point
direct conversational to the point without being to dry or lecture like
or repetitive
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- Kimberly Cook Field
- 2020-11-30
Life changing
Fantastic book. A serious eye opener! Definitely a must read! Full of great life changing info. Highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-31
Super interesting!
This js a Great book with concrete yet simple recommendations of lifetstyle changes. Also changed the way I ll deal with food.
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- Joseph
- 2021-01-25
Basically: limit carbs and processed food. That's
Basically: limit carbs and processed food. That's the whole book.
No need to buy it, the rest is just the author desperately trying to prove that he's right.
1 person found this helpful