The author of this book recounts a journey thatbegan when she was diagnosed with juvenilerheumatoid arthritis at the age of 12. When shewas 28 years old, the disease progressed to theextent that she had to use a wheelchair and couldnot even pick up her third daughter, who was onlymonths old. She describes the allopathic treatmentshe was receiving which required her to take asubstantial quantity of medications, yet failed toprovide the improvement she so coveted.Then, she tells another story, about a different, light-filled journey inspired by naturopathy; ajourney that she is still undertaking today. Sheoffers detailed information and instructions onan integral part of this journey: healing strategiesthat incorporate diet, exercise and alternativemedicines that are either free, or inexpensive. Suchtreatments have long been lauded and she is theliving proof of their efficacy.Claudette, who is now 76 years old, continues toget around Santiago by bicycle, hike in the hillsand follow the strict diet that helped to make herrheumatoid arthritis a thing of the past