This is an interesting theory, but it lacks any scientific basis. The only thing that rang true is that Chinese acupuncture does in fact consider the stomach to be a furnace of sorts, although the author went nowhere with this. I would have much preferrred seeing some supporting references from peer-reviewed journals. At least one of his sources--the Cleveland Clinc‐-is reputable. But it sti isn't a scientific study. And what about concrete examples of exactly what the diet consists of? Like, what food exactly did your eating plan consist of? Even if it was anecdotal, I would have appreciated seeing weight before and after xx number of days following the fire diet. This story had weak bones and almos no meat on it.