Sarah Lentz

I spent thirty minutes thinking about this review.

Before I read her book, I did not know Sarah. But I thought I might want to. Her challenge, living and writing with hypothyroidism is different from my challenge, living with essential tremor. But I have Kindle Unlimited, so I thought I would at least download and skim her book. I am glad I did. For me most of the value in this book, I found in Part One.The Challenge. In part one, Sarah describes what it is like to have difficulty thinking and remembering. She describes living with low energy, depression, anxiety, and increased sensitivity.

I recognized the anxiety and panic attacks. In addition to essential tremor could I also have sub-optimal thyroid function? I am also, as I have described it to friends, a supertaster. For me, oatmeal and raisins are a spicy breakfast. I wanted to learn more. I also decided Sarah's book needed to be part of my growing collection. I bought it.

I read, with interest, her discussions on choosing the right foods, with experimenting and with food decluttering, a term she did not use. But is seems to fit. I wrote down a list of problem foods to consider experimenting with. Caffeine (I love my two large cups of coffee), fats ( I love my whole milk), gluten, salts, and sugars. Her right food list was mostly boring except for the chocolate and wine.

She recommends getting enough water. I always forget so I have a phone app to remind me. She also recommended probiotics. Since reading her book, I bought several probiotic-rich drinks.

I liked her seven habits enough that I wrote them down in a list. I am certain to do the first. I will know why I want to write and succeed at writing. I will create and follow a morning routine. I will try to listen to more music. I doubt I shall ever play an instrument. I will exercise every day and get outdoors more. I tossed the others.

Should you buy this book? I cannot say. I found value in it. I liked it enough to buy it. I did not know what I would find. I found treasures for me. Read it with an open mind. Evaluate what you can gain from Sarah's efforts. I can tell she has poured much of her life into this short, easy-to-read book. You can profitably gain from her experiences for the fee of a couple of dollars. I recommend it.… (mais)