A R T H R I T I S

I never wanted to be a health expert; it was thrust upon me. I always had an interest in health, but, not having had to put any of the more accepted theories on diet and lifestyle to the test, I trotted out the same as everyone else believes – the “party line” – and when it came to the crunch, those theories were clearly flawed.

To heal myself I had to search for knowledge that is normally buried under the tide of nonsense that passes for sensible, balanced advice, but the body, when badly out of balance, needs something extreme to set it on the healing path again. Well, to many it might seem extreme, but when you get the hang of it, it’s just a way to return the body to a stress-free state so it can correct these imbalances, as it is designed to do, chemical-free.

This book is the story of how I went from being a frightened bundle of pain and inflammation, confined to the couch, to the surprising place I find myself today, a place of ease and comfort I never thought I would see.

“It was really great meeting and working with Phil – what a life changer! I was feeling tired all the time, bloated and feeling that my body was slowing down and worn out. I was getting old, and I'm only 51. Phil suggested some changes to my diet and put me on a plan, and after a few weeks it all turned around. I even lost over a stone in weight in ten days without even trying to. My energy increased, my focus and attention increased, and I actually feel normal again, or rather like when you’re a kid and you just feel OK and ready to go... (although I have to say, I seem to have more energy than my own kids!). My wife is also now involved and is about to start a special plan to help her with her immune system, which has been systematically depleted by repeated antibiotic prescriptions and poor diet..." ~ Wayne C

“When I look back at the last few years it is interesting to note that along with a series of apparent 'awakenings' I experienced a great deal of physical upheaval and changes. It began to dawn on me that these awakenings were going on on every level, very much including the physical level. There was much sickness, and the body was shouting louder and louder – I needed to listen! Phil was somehow a catalyst for me to listen to my body."~ Nick W.

“Phil has been most enthusiastic and knowledgeable in supporting me to try a whole new inflammation-reduction diet. I have asthma / eczema / bronchiectasis and a likely candida infestation. Phil has really helped me fast track to a diet that will starve any nasty pathogens out of my body. I am still in the early stages of experimenting with this, but so far breathing has improved, and as a bonus I also feel more streamlined and brighter in my spirits. Phil's website also highlighted the Blublocker glasses, which I really like for the computer work I do. Phil has introduced me to some well-informed alternative health networks that I knew were out there but was floundering to find on my own. I recommend if you are struggling with the mainstream NHS system and suspicious that Big Pharma drugs are not quite the ticket that you talk with Phil” – Sarah W.

“I have gradually changed my diet since we spoke... it's a good journey. I have more or less given up grains. LOVING the broths and big chunks of fatty red meat! It certainly feels good to eat more fat... which brings me to what I am finding... It feels like I am starting to be able to tell how my digestive system / body "feels" about what I dump in it, and I get a pretty immediate energy response. This seems to be the way, as it ends the confusion that is inevitable with so many different and often contradictory ways and means to health. One thing I’ve noticed is how much I am enjoying food. The loss of appetite is changing to healthy enjoyment. I had bacon, tomatoes and avocado the other day – OMG, absolutely scrumptious!” ~ Nick W.

“I've been reading and listening and educating myself and finding my way, the main motivator being how much stronger and less inflamed I feel already! People keep telling me how much better I look and have I lost weight etc. The pain in my joints is dramatically reduced and I can feel my strength coming back in my yoga practice. For the first time in months I was able to get up into a full wheel this week." ~ Katie C

“I have been a strict vegetarian for close to 18 years. For the past 15 years I had quite sensitive (itchy) skin and was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, which means – one treatment option – some cream (which I never bother to use) and no cure. For the past year my body has been craving for fish and meat, and on a few occasions I could not resist the temptation. (And yes, I felt guilty about falling off the vegetarian wagon!). Also, for the past year the irritation of the skin increased quite a bit, and in addition to that, my joints start hurting to the degree that I felt like a 90-year-old lady instead of being 50 – no energy, no mobility, no fun! Accidentally I heard Phil telling his "arthritis story" on Buddha at the Gas Pump. His story somehow resonated with me. I immediately wrote to him and had a Skype consultation. Well, it's working for sure! ~ V.Z.