Elaine Gottschall - the SCDiet

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:12 pm

Elaine Gottschall, who founded Breaking the Vicious Cycle died September 5th 2005. I would have liked to thank her for working so hard to help others in person . By writing her book and bringing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to so many that have bowel disorders has helped thousands of people to regained their health. Her book was and is an important part of my recovery.

Thanks Elaine

Matthew

harvest_table · Post by **harvest_table** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:59 am

Matthew,

Sorry to hear about Elaines passing. I have not read this book and will look it up. Thank you.

Love,
Joanna

Post by **tex** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:30 am

We've lost a great ally in the campaign for GI health. I understand that she was working on another book which was intended to review the scientific research on the connection between intestinal disorders, behavior and neurological problems, as well as many autoimmune disorders. That book would have undoubtedly been of great interest to us.

I don't know her age, but since she received her degree in 1973, I'm guessing that she was only about 54 years old.

Tex

moremuscle · Post by **moremuscle** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:31 am

I am saddened to learn that Elaine Gottschall has died. She has no doubt helped many people regain their health and with her book and web site I am sure she will continue to be an inspiration and help in many people's lives.

I, like Joanna, have never read her book, but this occasion is a reminder to do so; I have always wanted to give my mother a copy of it - it has been translated into Danish and probably many other languages as well.

I am very sorry, Matthew - Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Love,
Karen

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:15 am

I haven't read the book either, but I will.

I'm sorry to have lost her.

Shirley

harvest_table · Post by **harvest_table** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:03 pm

Just curious,

Anyone know what the cause of Elaines death was?

Joanna

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:46 pm

I can't find the full obituary but she looks to be in her 80's or so.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:24 pm

I could not find any exact dates but on one of the SCD sites it says she was in her mid 80's and was in a nursing home or hospice being treated for cancer. Her two daughters that were the main reason in finding the treatment are continuing her work. It is my understanding that she did not have bowel problems herself.

Matthew

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:07 pm

Hi All!

So sorry to hear this news. She was definitely a visionary and pioneer, and many have benefitted from her work. The discussions of physiology and basic science in her book are among the best I have read. She will be missed. Thanks for letting us know, Matthew.

Love,

Polly