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  Hello out there!
 
  Has anyone out there ever heard of a book entitled "Breaking the Vicious
Cycle" by Elaine Gottschall B.A.,M.Sc.?  Last weekend I was listening to a
local radio program here in Phoenix when I heard Elaine Gottchall as a
guest speaker.  She told a story about her 4yr. old daughter whom was
diagnosed by several specialists as having incurable ulcerative colitis
in which she needed surgery. Determined to find another solution Elaine
searched for anyone who could help her daughter, she then met Drs. Sidney V.
Haas and Merrill P. Haas whom were known at the time as having published a book
entitled "Management of Celiac Disease."  To make a long story short Dr. Haas
imediatialy put her daughter on what is known as "The Specific Carbohydrate
Diet". Within two years she was free of any symptoms.  This all took place
in the 60's. Since then Elaine decided she wanted to learn more about
intestinal health and attended Montclair State College in New Jersey where
she received her Bachelor's degree from the Dept. of Biology.
 
  After hearing all of this I was anxious to meet her and find out more
about "The Specific Carbohydrate Diet" and what it might do for me. She was
going to be at a nearby health food store signing her book. I went and spoke
with her, it was very inspiring.  I then purchased her book and am presently
attempting this new diet.  She claims that she has had many patients with CD
respond positively on this diet. If this is true I am definitly interested.
 
  Has anyone else ever tried this diet, or have any knowledge of it? If so
I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Also if anyone wants any
other info about any of this I'll try to help you in any way that I can.
                                         Zoa Rene' Schmidt