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"Rosacea 101 is the most comprehensive guide to rosacea control available. If you suffer from rosacea, you're sure to find help here." Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom (Bantam, 2005), The Wisdom of Menopause (Bantam, revised 2006), and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Bantam, revised 2006) Source

From: Steve Johnson, MD Subject: Book! Date: October 31, 2007 2:50:35 PM HST To: Brady Barrows Dear Brady, I got your book in the mail today and I am so impressed! One of my patients let his numbing cream wear off he was so engrossed with it. I put it out in the waiting room coffee table as the center piece. Excellent, excellent job!! Thanks for all your tireless work and extreme dedication. Sincerely, Dr Steve Johnson Tennessee Laser and Skin Rejuvenation

It was my good fortune to have the opportunity to review the book, Rosacea 101, by Brady Barrows. I enjoyed the exhaustive nature of this work, the author's obvious passion for identifying effective solutions (perhaps rooted in the fact that he is afflicted by this disease), his willingness to 'take on' controversial areas and the strong emphasis on diet and rosacea. It is difficult to design an adequate blinded study to determine if dietary intervention in rosacea is truly effective. Until such a study is performed, it is logical for patients to perform the personal dietary trials recommended by the author in an effort to develop a truly effective long term diet regimen that meets each individual's needs. This is a useful adjunct to the treatment of rosacea with topical and systemic drugs. Many patients will find that reading this book provides the knowledge that will help them take control of their disease. Robert T. Brodell, M.D. Professor of Internal Medicine Dermatology Section Clinical Professor of Dermatopathology in Pathology Master Teacher Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Rootstown, Ohio

From: Joel T. Bamford, M.D. Subject: Review Date: January 18, 2008 12:31:13 PM HST To: Brady Barrows Brady, My apologies for my impression/commentary on your fine book. Finally going through 80% of it on a trip, I realize there are at least half of the references I should keep in mind. It gives a very thorough and detailed listing of theories with quotes and the references. I will be putting it, starting Monday, on my Information For Rosaceans, after visit for consultation. If I had your energy I would have dated the references within the text and discussed them in chronologic order. With that method, I think you would conclude, with me that HP not important as cause of rosacea. I'm mainly bothered by keeping a dead idea open - some things have to be resolved. I am biased to think that HPylori is done, complete. Of course that is my opinion. Best wishes with your marketing of this new compendium of information. I have just finished "How Doctors Think", and I was appreciative of the new patient. Knowing all you can before you see a doctor, you will do best when the doctor and you listen to each other. Joel T. Bamford, M.D.

From: "Alicehaddow" To: bradybarrows Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 12:05:29 PM Subject: Review cut and pasted into email In the two decades during which I have suffered with rosacea, I have learned far more from my fellow rosaceans than from any medical professional. Brady Barrows' new book, Rosacea 101, underscores the significance of that fact. Mr. Barrows aptly emphasizes the need for a correct medical diagnosis, along with the importance of maintaining a good relationship with medical professionals who can assist the patient in managing rosacea. Nonetheless, this is a 373-page book that rosaceans who sincerely wish to control their condition will want to devour. Rosacea 101 is well researched, providing information on every imaginable aspect of rosacea. Mr. Barrows provides not only background information on the disease, but he also provides specifics regarding a multitude of suggested treatments. He offers guidelines on large numbers of currently available rosacea products and provides fully detailed suggestions for a proper rosacea diet. These details constitute the tip of the iceberg, given that Rosacea 101 covers a plethora of topics related to the subject matter of rosacea. Despite the complicated subject matter, the book remains extremely readable and an invaluable resource for any rosacean. The sheer thoroughness of the book remains unmatched in the world of laymen's publications on the topic and could prove priceless for rosaceans who no doubt depend on this kind of support to give them true power over their rosacea. Many thanks to Brady Barrows for his excellent work.

Mon Oct 22, 2007 Aloha Brady I just finished your Rosacea 101 book and enjoyed it very much. It is a very thorough compilation on everything about rosacea. People who have rosacea should find it greatly helpful. Open-minded healthcare professionals also would benefit from reading Rosacea 101. I especially liked all your links pertaining to the topics you wrote about. I find personal anecdotes very illuminating. Thanks so much for taking all the time and energy to do this project. It will be much appreciated by the rosacea community by both newcomers and oldtimers. All the best, Melissa melissawohl Forum Moderator The Rosacea Forum http://forum.rosaceagroup.org/

Rosacea 101 is a massive undertaking that compiles an extensive overview of proposed causes of rosacea as well as a wide array of approaches to managing or even curing rosacea. The book contains lots of references, including online references and polls, for continued learning, research, and dialogue. Rosacea 101 is well organized and cleanly formatted, so it's easy for patients to read and understand, while at the same time being a valuable resource for health professionals. Author Brady Barrows prominently features his Rosacea Diet, with omnivore and vegetarian versions, and does a good job psyching people up to feel that they can actually give the diet a fair trial for a month, that it IS do-able, and they can pick up their old ways at the end of a month, if they are still so inclined. As an added bonus, many people will find they also lose weight on the Rosacea Diet. I found the mention of cathelicidin to be most intriguing, as playing a role in rosacea and other diseases. I see cathelicidin not as a cause but more as another marker of inflammation, part of a larger process, and a reminder that in rosacea's visible inflammation we have an outward sign that the body has intelligence and is trying hard to do its job, possibly fighting one or more infections.... Carol Willis (Read Carol's full review)

From: lakan To: Brady Barrows Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:08 pm Subject: Very interesting book! Hey there Brady. I have read many of the chapters in your new book now and i gotta say it's some very interesting stuff. I've learned some new things and developed a different view on some aspects of rosacea. I like your whole style of writing too, you go quite deep about certain things but still keep it understandable for the avarage layman-person, good work. I discovered there were some words left out of some sentences but nothing major and also i think you have a quite negative view on Accutane which in my opinion isn't really fair against the Accutane. I do agree that it is indeed a very powerful and serious medication/treatment but i thought your take on Accutane was a bit too negative... Just my opinion. Overall, I personally think you did a great work with the book and i really, really appreciate the free access you gave me! Have a great day! /lakan (member: The Rosacea Forum)

From: "Octavia Mackey" To: brady barrows Subject: review of 101 Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 22:49:52 -0500 Dear Brady, Sorry this is so late – life sometime catches up with me. Your book is amazing. Your analytic approach to controlling Rosacea is well thought-out, yet written so that it is understandable for the average person. As we all, trying to research Rosacea can be over whelming. But, armed with Rosacea 101, a patient can have detailed information at their fingertips. I firmly believe that each and every dermatologist should have a copy in every exam room. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Octavia

From: cashisclay Subject: My review of the Rosacea 101 ebook Date: December 22, 2007 1:59:30 PM HST To: brady barrows This was a fantastic read. I consider myself well versed on rosacea, but your ebook had many ideas that I never knew before. This is a book that everyone that suffers from rosacea should have and read. Many doctors just don't know much about rosacea and how to treat it, but I believe if they read this book it would focus some attention on how terrible rosacea is and what they can do to help. I plan on going on The Rosacea Diet next month and will try your recommended regimen. Thanks Brady.

From: SandyEggo2 To: bradybarrows@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:13:54 PM Subject: Review of your book Hi, Brady-- It was a privilege and so inspirational to read your new book. I was riveted. Not only do you "understand," you have done such fine study as to possible causes of and helps to ameliorate rosacea (and, specifically, ocular rosacea). You seem to be a great blend of scientist and compassionate sufferer. You've learned and now share so much, yet you empower we readers and those of your web network to do our own trials (of diet and products, etc.---while considering each our own genetics and histories and current personal experience). Your encouragement to have others apply your findings (especially the low carb diet with supplements) and to report on what has worked well personally-----it's so very positive, progressive...and inspiring. I feel like I am now more than a hapless victim/patient/confused consumer after reading your book. Your diet recommendations especially have made a drastic change in my skin, my eyes, my PERSONALITY, my weight (!)...my hope! I still "color outside the lines" at times...and then I'm back "into the red." With adjustments, I can be back on track quicker each time. Sure, I can bemoan my having this condition and the deprivations in food and drink, but I'm believing this regimen also helps quality of life beyond the rosacea. Lessening inflammation in food and lifestyle seems to be a focus in many other afflictions--and also in optimizing life for everyone. I applaud you, Brady. You offer amazing research and applications and hope in your book. Gratefully, Anne Eggertsen

From: jennfran To: Brady Barrows Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:50 am Subject: Re: Rosacea 101 ebook *I thank you so much* for sending me your book. I cannot believe the info in this book. I actually feel so much better, I feel like I can control this. I am acutally not that much worried about what is going to happen to my face as I was, I am still worried but you know what I mean. The info about the creams and cosmetics I really liked, but what I liked most was the diet. I am going to do this diet and I will give it my all, I need to shed a few pounds I put on anyway.. There is so much info that I decided I need and want to go buy the book. I saw that it was at Barnes and Noble so I am going on Tuesday to buy this. I saw the video of you on YouTube, I cannot believe how wonderful your skin looks. If you dont mind can you tell me what subtype you are? I am also now wondering about mites, that was very interesting. I am also going to try one of the creams you recommend in your book, it is between two but not sure which one. I also wanted to ask you, if I do not have acne rosacea can I still try these creams? Thank you soooo much for the boost and thank you sooo much for writing this book. God Bless You....Jenn

From: greg Carroll To: Brady Barrows Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 10:54:03 AM Subject: Re: book review For those of us that have Rosacea , it's a very debilitating, frustrating and illusive disease to understand. Recently, I read Brady Barrows "Rosacea 101" book and found it to be very illuminating and comprehensive in both the description and analysis of Rosacea. Rosacea 101 ,is a very proactive book in the war against Rosacea, it's profound insights offer Rosaceans incredible information for understanding Rosacea, theories on what causes Rosacea, current information on treatments, cosmetic alternatives and natural approaches to controlling the disease. The premise of the book follows Brady's first book "The Rosacea Diet" and also gives additional information on how diet affects the"Rosacea Engine". Bradys Rosacea 101 takes the "Rosacea Diet" book further in it's approach to controlling Rosacea and describes in depth (analysis)how diet is such an important factor in the control of Rosacea. His diet plan incorporates sample daily menu's and suggestions on what to stay away from eating. His chapters on "Fat vs Sugar", "Sugars to Avoid","Sugars and Rosacea" and "Rosacea Diet" are exceptionally good. The chapters lend themselves to just how a diet which is high in sugars and carbohydrates (high glycemic index foods) impacts the Rosacea disease. Rosacea 101, describes the effects lifestyle,diet and psychology can have on Rosacea. Chapters devoted to explaining Ocular Rosacea ,flushing and Rosacea Variants offer Rosaceans a clearer picture of what the disease encompasses. I found the recommended resources given in the book tremendous.Books like "Sugar Busters" by Leighton Steward , Another book I discovered while doing reasearch that I found most helpful is called"Sugar Shock" by Connie Bennett.The information in "Sugar Shock" is most helpful to those that are suffering from skin problems and other health problems. Regardless of what approach you take to treat your Rosacea, reputable information in understanding Rosacea is paramount. No matter what theory you believe or which you figure causes Rosacea ,be it, a yeast overgrowth theory or dust mites, bacteria or some other,ultimately the control of Rosacea lies with understanding the disease and the effect diet has on it. From years of my own personal research ,in my own humble opinion Rosacea is caused by a multiple of factors over a period of time. 1/ A persons emotional well being. ie :do you suffer anxiety? tension, nervousness, on-going emotional stress? 2/A persons long term exposure to environmental stimuli. ie: Radiation from the sun ( VEGF synthesis) , cold temperatures, heat exposure, chemicals, pollution, allergens and certain cosmetic ingrediants. ie :alcohols. 3/A persons genetic background. ie:celtic origin..does your family have a susceptibilty to Rosacea? 4/A person who has a high glycemic indexed food diet. ie: eating high sugars and carbohydrate foods over a prolonged period of time.(sugar /carbohydrate metabolism) (a high sugar diet has a supressive effect on the immune system as well as does radiation from the sun.) Secondary factors involved with Rosacea may be a bacterial component, ie: a dust mite bacteria, microbes, heliobacter pylori or even some undiscovered bacteria. Current information out of the University of San Diego from research done by a team headed by Dr. Richard Gallo discovered overproduction of a protein peptide that the immune system uses to fight off microbes called "cathelicidins" causes inflamation in the skin matrix. Rosaceans have an incredibly high number of these protein peptides in their skin. What causes this high number of protein peptides ? bacteria? microbes? or other ? What we do know is that a diet in high glycemic indexed foods is a very "hot topic " these days and has an impact on a number of skin diseases ,diabetes , heart disease , and related medical conditions. Recently , an article from " Alive Magazine" postulates that a high glycemic diet has a huge effect on acne. A diet link was established by reaserch done (December 2002 ,Archives of Dermatology ) that predicates that high glycemic foods can cause a spike in a persons blood sugar ,causing a cascade of changes in hormonal balance ,resulting in increased sebum production and in turn acne. I personally cannot say for sure what causes acne/Rosacea but I can say that over the years I have tried many many different treatments with antibiotics,laser treatments , natural supplements and chinese medicine. I have found that Brady's "Rosacea 101 " offered a simple method to controlling Rosacea . I advocate to any Rosacean to read his book and discover for yourself the impact a "Rosacea Diet" can have to control your Rosacea.

From: PAULA PETERSON To: Brady Barrows Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 Subject: Re: Rosacea 101 review I have finally finished your Rosacea 101 book. I found many helpful items pertaining to rosacea noted throughout the chapters. Your personal case experience with rosacea was informational. Additionally, it would have been nice to have passages pertaining to other sufferers of rosacea and their outcomes pertaining to the different treatment options and dietary changes. The products you used were a bit off of the beaten track, but you did outline other websites utilizing other more conventional products--which again was helpful. All in all, I think you did a remarkable job and it will be a good reference point along with other articles and books for those of us suffering with rosacea. Thank you for allowing me to read it. Paula Peterson Charlottesville, VA

April 13, 2008 Brady, Armed with all the information in this book I'll be able to ask much more intelligent questions of my dermatologist. If only I had been able to read this book before visiting my first dermatologist, feel I could have avoided the pitfalls of steroid induced rosacea. Overall I enjoyed the book and the relaxed style it was written It's covers a broad area and serves as a fine introduction and your average laymen will have no trouble understanding it. I had no idea there were so many different forms of the disease, though feel it could use more pictures (color?) of various forms. I really want to start on one of the diets soon and like how you give highly detailed examples. For me, it seems like way too many quotes from other authors are used instead of your own opinions or maybe if could expand on what you think of their opinions. I wouldn't bother quoting from forum group members with their wacky names - feel it sort of devalues any real facts throughout the book As far as all the products mentioned I think you must have just about every product ever invented listed inside and how they affect people. But...have you ever seen a movie and said to yourself It was good - except for the 'blatant product placement ads' With most of them referring to the rosaceans.com website, makes me feel like I've just been reading their catalog.....Well that's my review, Brady (It's my first ever - not including my scathing review of "In Cold Blood" in 6th grade :) Hope you don't get too upset, -Albert