Dedicated to my wife Yolanda and mom Betty.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A work like this is the result of love and teamwork between doctor and patient. Therefore, all nay patients have contributed to this book. The drawings are the result of the talents of Shay Marlowe and my beloved Yolanda. 1 want to thank the president and vice president of Tale Weaver, Dick Weaver and the late Ron Baron, for believing in this project and for giving their invaluable professional advice. Working with my editor, Gretchen Henkel, was not only a pleasure but also a learning experience. Lucy Mack Bryant with her wonderful insight was my best critic in the most positive way. And David Horowitz (Author of Tfie Kennedy's) was a wonderful support and friend to help me out in any way he could. Without the help of my mother-in-law, Betty, who helped me type the whole manuscript, 1 could not have brought out this book on time.

Anyone afflicted by these diseases should consult a nutritional, holistically oriented doctor. I want to thank my patients for confiding in me, for working with me and showing their confidence and hope. Without them, this book would not be possible. I feel fortunate to have my patients as my friends, for having taught so much about suffering, compassion and love. Hopefully, this book will give hope to millions of sufferers and a return to a healthy, fulfilling life.

Luc De Schepper M.D., Ph.D., Lie. Ac. 2901 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 435 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel: (213)828-4480