THE LAST BEST CURE

A compelling and practical look at the author’s struggles with autoimmune disease, THE LAST BEST CURE chronicles Donna Jackson Nakazawa’s investigations into the power of mind-body medicine and discovers that positive thinking can yield a dramatic payoff for anyone suffering from chronic illness.

One day Donna Jackson Nakazawa found herself lying on the floor to recover from climbing the stairs. That’s when it hit her. She was managing the symptoms of the autoimmune disorders that had plagued her for a decade, but she had lost her joy. As a science journalist, she was curious to know what mind-body strategies might help her. As a wife and mother she was determined to get her life back. Over the course of one year, Nakazawa researches and tests a variety of therapies including meditation, yoga, and acupuncture to find out what works. But the discovery of a little-known branch of research into Adverse Childhood Experiences causes her to have an epiphany about her illness that not only stuns her—it turns her life around. Perfect for readers of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, Nakazawa shares her unexpected discoveries, amazing improvements, and shows readers how they too can find their own last best cure. Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award winning journalist, researcher and public speaker, as well as the author of two previous books. She is a contributing writer for The Washington Post, among others, and her work has been featured on many TV programs and in numerous publications. She has been the keynote speaker for many professional conferences, including the Johns Hopkins Women’s Health Conference and the 92nd Street Y “To Your Health” series, and moderated panels for scientific symposiums, including The 2010 Autoimmune Diseases Summit and The Lupus Foundation.