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Joe Manganiello's Secret Pain Unveiled
5 Nov
Summary
- Actor Joe Manganiello endured seven years of severe chronic pain.
- He battled autoimmune issues affecting multiple organs, kept secret.
- His memoir details a spiritual journey to understand his illness.
For seven years, actor Joe Manganiello experienced severe chronic pain and autoimmune issues affecting his lungs, thyroid, and intestines. These struggles were kept secret, even as his public life appeared successful with his marriage to Sofía Vergara and casting in a major film role.
He documented these hidden battles, including hospitalizations and significant weight loss, in his new memoir, "Bloodlines." The book details his journey of spiritual discovery to comprehend his illness and its connection to his family's past.
Manganiello has since found relief through new healthy routines, including sensory deprivation floating sessions and an early dinner schedule. He has also regained his strength through dedicated training, adhering to his principles against alcohol and performance-enhancing drugs.
His recovery involved practices like sensory deprivation floating, which he began with his spiritual mentor, Peter Evans. This practice provided mental clarity and aided in his ability to navigate challenging situations, including game show appearances where he achieved significant wins.
