--- product_id: 352938861 title: "Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It" price: "135.70 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352938861-why-we-get-sick-the-hidden-epidemic-at-the-root store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It **Price:** 135.70 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It - **How much does it cost?** 135.70 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352938861-why-we-get-sick-the-hidden-epidemic-at-the-root) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It [Bikman, Benjamin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It Review: 100% science made easy to learn to stay healthy - this book is all the new science in 1 book to get or stay healthy.. a]where every single statement is foot-noted with an appendix in the back showing each peer-reviewed published medical journal study which backs up the statement made. Written by a teaching scientist who knows how to distill the jargon down so his own students could understand .. just like you and I Review: A very important read! - This book is amazing! While I had a fair understanding of insulin's purpose in the body, this book reshaped how I think of insulin as a hormone that can alter biological processes causing illness. Dr. Bikman's cites many studies in his book and while it is technical information, it is written to where it is easily understood. Dr. Bikman's studies refute the western diet, shifting the importance of how we feed our bodies. All of the US bureaucracies filling the citizenry wrong information that low fat, calorie restricting, and high carbs is the healthy lifestyle has been flipped upside down with the important studies and real science revealed in this book. I started incorporating the information into a new lifestyle and for the first time in decades I have been able to drop some weight and get healthier. My life is on a new trajectory now and I hope that other people will be able to benefit from this information too. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,210 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Medical Diseases (Books) #62 in Diseases & Physical Ailments Health | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,356) | | Dimensions | 6.06 x 0.79 x 9.02 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1953295770 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1953295774 | | Item Weight | 11.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 280 pages | | Publication date | September 7, 2021 | | Publisher | BenBella Books | ## Images ![Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HiNSydrgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100% science made easy to learn to stay healthy *by A***R on October 25, 2025* this book is all the new science in 1 book to get or stay healthy.. a]where every single statement is foot-noted with an appendix in the back showing each peer-reviewed published medical journal study which backs up the statement made. Written by a teaching scientist who knows how to distill the jargon down so his own students could understand .. just like you and I ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very important read! *by S***Y on February 13, 2026* This book is amazing! While I had a fair understanding of insulin's purpose in the body, this book reshaped how I think of insulin as a hormone that can alter biological processes causing illness. Dr. Bikman's cites many studies in his book and while it is technical information, it is written to where it is easily understood. Dr. Bikman's studies refute the western diet, shifting the importance of how we feed our bodies. All of the US bureaucracies filling the citizenry wrong information that low fat, calorie restricting, and high carbs is the healthy lifestyle has been flipped upside down with the important studies and real science revealed in this book. I started incorporating the information into a new lifestyle and for the first time in decades I have been able to drop some weight and get healthier. My life is on a new trajectory now and I hope that other people will be able to benefit from this information too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life Changing - Only Book I have Bought Multiple Copies to Give as Presents *by C***E on February 18, 2025* I watched Ben Bikman on YouTube when I was learning about insulin resistance. Insulin is what brings glucose to every cell in your body. When you are insulin resistant, that important ability does not work as well - the cells have difficulty letting the glucose in, so it increases glucose levels in the blood instead of it going to cells where it is needed and used. Type 2 Diabetes is insulin resistance. Pre-diabetes is insulin resistance. Even before you get to those conditions, you could be having glucose spikes due to insulin resistance which causes inflammation and damage to your body leading to health problems. This book has such a wealth of knowledge to help you understand your own health conditions, why you have them, and even more importantly, how to prevent others from developing. I gave this book to two of my nieces and my doctor (to use as a reference for others), since I wish I had this knowledge in my 20's before I had any health problems. This book lists a whole host of diseases and problems and explains how insulin resistance causes them, from high cholesterol, cardiovascular, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD) disease, gallstones, dementia, Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), erectile dysfunction, obesity, cancer, skin problems, muscle loss, fibromyalgia, bone health, kidneys, and more. It could be a little depressing reading all the stuff that you could get when you have realized you (and 50 - 88% of Americans) are insulin resistant, but just read about the stuff that pertains to you than skim the rest. Ben does devote half the book to give you actionable advice and tips on diet and exercise to help reduce the glucose spikes. To simplify for me, it is eat protein and vegetables, limit starchy vegetables. Ben says any exercise is better than no exercise, and any movement does help your body burn off that glucose that is looking for a place to go. Walking, even better running. I have an desk version of an elliptical that I use after dinner and while watching TV (Sunny Health & Fitness Sitting Under Desk Elliptical Exerciser, Portable Pedal Training Machine for Senior Exercise, Peddler for Home Workout) and I use hand weights when I tired of pedaling. Muscles will help reduce your insulin resistance. We had gotten a Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM), available without a prescription. and it was life changing. It alerted me that something was wrong when my glucose levels spiked after eating but my husband's were a lot lower. With the data, I was able to show my doctor and able to get a prescription for the Dexcom G7 CGM. Being able to see the glucose readings near real time (Stelo is 15 minutes), makes it easier to take control and move a little to try and bring down those glucose levels. ## Frequently Bought Together - Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It - How Not to Get Sick: A Cookbook and Guide to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, Lose Weight, and Fight Chronic Disease - Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352938861-why-we-get-sick-the-hidden-epidemic-at-the-root](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/352938861-why-we-get-sick-the-hidden-epidemic-at-the-root) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*