This book is a must have for those who are suffering from the autoimmune (response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body) disease because this book is equipped with conventional diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, it includes intelligent discussions of alternative therapies and lifestyle measures that will help control the symptom. The book is package with much information that includes extensive lists of references and resources on patient support and advocacy services written in a very accessible form. The author emphasizes the patient’s empowerment

to become an educated consumer.It also includes some information in choosing doctor that suits you and provides practical lifestyle tips and advice in managing stress. This book is highly recommended to both patients and medical practitioners. It shows the inclusion of both conventional and alternative approaches in treating the autoimmune disease. This book is richly packed with comprehensive information that is readable and understandable. It also compels the patient to take health issues into their own hands that is why this book really makes more sense out of the autoimmune disease. Furthermore, it helps readers pinpoint symptoms, find the right practitioner, and learn cutting-edge approaches to reduce symptoms and reverse their disease.

Author Mary Shomon, who also has the immune disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, discussed how the immune system is supposed to work, and its inabilities. Then, she talks about more than 20 specific autoimmune diseases--such as chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid disease, Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, type 1 diabetes, scleroderma, and multiple sclerosis. For every disease, she covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.