Starving to Heal in Siberia

Fascinating to learn through this book, Starving to Heal in Siberia, that there is potential for the body to heal through fasting. To be clear, I have not attempted the fasting suggested in this book, nor any of the recipes.

I have a terrible tick phobia, love gardening and live in SE Michigan. 2022 is the first year that I’ve found tick nymphs (seed ticks, the first stage of ticks after hatching) borrowed under my skin; they are no larger than a poppyseed. We have lived on our property for 16 years and had never had a problem until this year. Welcome to climate change.

This book doesn’t go into how disgusting ticks are, but progresses through Michelle’s treatment in Siberia where she goes without food and water for 9-11 days under the watchful eyes of doctors. In addition to not eating she is sleeping outside and walking (a lot). The period directly after the fast is more critical than the fasting. Sometimes I was a little unsure about water fast vs dry fast, Appendix B provides the details.

The third section of the book discusses how and why the body reacted to Michelle’s fasting. And also discussing some studies.

If I seriously consider these practices I would further attempt to contact Michelle Slater the author or Dr. Filonov at www.filonov.net

I really want to thank Michelle Slater for writing this eye-opening book. And I’m sending positive thoughts her way that she remains vibrant and healthy. And congratulations on your book debut! I’m your first follower! :)

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read Starving to Heal in Siberia in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author Michelle and the publisher for providing the advance read copy to Starving to Heal in Siberia. This book became available for review yesterday and I’ve listened (via Siri text to voice) to every word within 36 hours. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Publication date is Sept 13, 2022.

This book broke my heart. Dr. Slater's struggles with Lyme resonated so deeply with me, as I have two friends who are deeply affected by Lyme, one of whom I lost last year to Lyme via suicide. Hearing how it came down to either dry fasting or assisted suicide for Dr Slater, really hit me hard. I was intensely invested in reading about her experience, and I am inspired by her fortitude in the face of what must have seemed insurmountable. I am not sure I could undergo such a fast, even for my own chronic illness, though her advocacy for the effects of autophagy give me pause and food for thought (or rather should I say, fast for thought?).
Any Lyme ally would do well to read this book.

Starving to Heal in Siberia is one of the most important books I have ever read! This book will save lives, perhaps even mine. I have suffered from Chronic Lyme Disease and several tick transmitted comorbid infections for over ten years. Michelle Slater knows what a nightmare it is and had gotten to the point of actively planning assisted suicide before she came across an innovative treatment by Dr. Sergy Filonov. She is now healthier than ever and has shared her remarkable journey with us.

Starving to Heal is not just just for those suffering from Lyme Disease. This book is for you if you are young or old, sick or healthy. Everything you need to know to take charge of your health is contained within these pages. Dr. Sergey Filonov's protocol for healthy living including periods of water fasting and dry fasting is explained in detail. His contact information is helpfully included.

And don't think for a moment that Michelle's description of the seriousness of her symptoms is exaggerated. I have walked, stumbled, and crawled the same path. I hope to follow her path to healing as well. As Dr. Filonov says, "The body is the doctor." It knows what to do to heal and stay healthy if only we will listen.

I am grateful for receiving a drc from the publisher via Netgalley.