Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 7 Simple Steps


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This reassuring, practical and transformative guide is essential reading If you suffer from, or think you might be suffering from, IBS, an uncomfortable condition which can feel like it's running your life. This book will help you regain control. Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome explains all the worthwhile therapies, helps you identify which one to try, and shows how to work with your doctor on defeating this distressing condition. It works through all the areas of your lifestyle which might be contributing, including diet and stress management, as well as making sure you have the right clinical support. It will give you strategies for immediate relief, along with showing how the latest research findings can offer long-term solutions, and explains the benefits of both well-known and less well-known therapies, including: - Exercise - Relaxation and hypnotherapy - Understanding the importance of balance in the gut. Change your life by picking up this book and making a plan to beat IBS.




Making Sense of IBS


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Vital information about new treatments and dietary factors affecting irritable bowel syndrome. IBS, which affects almost one in six Americans, is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Today more than ever before, physicians are able to diagnose this complex disorder, understand and explain its origins, and develop a treatment plan that effectively meets the individual needs of a patient. Drawing on his many years of experience treating people who have symptoms of IBS, Dr. Brian E. Lacy explains normal digestion, the causes of IBS, how IBS is diagnosed, and what to expect with treatment. He also explores special topics such as IBS in children and psychological, hypnotherapeutic, and psychiatric therapies. Important new information in the second edition includes • The roles of fiber, gluten, lactose, and fructose in the development and treatment of IBS • The use of probiotics and antibiotics to treat IBS • Similarities and differences between IBS and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • The relationship between small intestine bacterial overgrowth and IBS • How to make the most of your visits to a gastroenterologist • Lifestyle modifications that can improve symptoms of IBS Making Sense of IBS is an essential resource for anyone who has symptoms or a diagnosis of IBS as well as for health professionals who treat people with this complex disorder.




IBS


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Improve your health and quality of life with expert advice and strategies to outsmart IBS. Filled with practical tips and support to help you deal with the stress and lifestyle changes that come with living with IBS each day, IBS: 365 Tips for Living Well will show you how to: Find ways to treat your IBS effectively and avoid flare-ups, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, and complementary and alternative therapies Relieve stomach pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation Know which food and beverages to eat and drinkóand which ones to avoid Begin a Low-FODMAP diet to ease painful symptoms and improve digestion Feel confident at work, school, parties, and the gym and in all of your everyday activities Prevent IBS from compromising your personal relationships




The 28-Day Plan for IBS Relief


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Soothe your symptoms, enjoy your life—a meal plan for IBS relief If IBS has diminished your love of food, there’s good news—it doesn’t have to be that way. Satisfy your palate and relieve your symptoms with The 28-Day Plan for IBS Relief. More than just creative recipes, this one-month plan takes a low-FODMAP diet approach to accommodating your specific food tolerances so you can thrive with a personalized diet. You’ll start with understanding the science behind how your gut works through informative lessons about personal thresholds and serving sizes. Then you’ll take advantage of the helpful charts and tables that make shopping for FODMAP-friendly groceries and preparing yummy meals for your new IBS diet, fast and delicious. The 28-Day Plan for IBS Relief includes: Plan it out—A thorough, 4-week guide takes the stress out of every meal with no more guessing which foods might trigger IBS symptoms. Read up—Learn how to quickly scan labels for high FODMAP ingredients so you know exactly what you’re eating. Track progress—Use dedicated journaling space to make notes on what you love, or jot down any recipe tweaks for future reference.




The Low-FODMAP Diet for Beginners


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Are you looking for healthy, delicious recipes to manage your body and feel better? If yes, then keep reading... Unlike other diet programs, low FODMAP diet goes beyond improving your physical appearance or helping you lose weight. It is a lifestyle that can help improve your digestive health, overall wellbeing, and quality of life. This Low-FODMAP Diet Cookbook for Beginners that will give you the opportunity to: Understand The Benefits Of A Low-FODMAP Diet Learn How To Start Your Low-FODMAP Diet For Beginners Discover Mouth-Watering Low-FODMAP Recipes What are you waiting for? Let's get started! Make a Step by Step Scientifically Proven Solution for Managing Body with a Cookbook Full of Fast Relief Recipes




Reclaim Your Life from IBS


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Reclaim Your Life from IBS teaches a number of skills that can directly reduce the impact of gastrointestinal symptoms in a person’s life. The book explores the differential diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the current scientific models of what causes IBS. It teaches the reader the cognitive model of stress management using cognitive-behavioral therapy and helps readers learn to identify their negative beliefs and reframe them more accurately. It also guides readers to reduce avoidance and helps them understand how to use dietary modifications and medications wisely, rather than reactively. In this second edition, numerous case examples throughout illustrate the application of these core CBT skills to IBS-related thoughts and experiences, and new material is included on exercise, diet, and medications. This book is a proven self-help book for people with IBS, as well as being useful as a treatment manual for clinicians who work with patients with IBS.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS


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Soothe your digestive system with 200+ meal plans and recipes The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eating Well with IBS will introduce readers suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to the information they need to identify the foods that trigger symptoms and prepare recipes meal plans that alleviate those symptoms. • Features more than 200 recipes and meal plans • Kate Scarlata is a licensed dietician with 20 years of experience helping IBS patients with their condition, and an IBS sufferer herself • Thirty-five million Americans are estimated to suffer from IBS, the second leading cause of worker absenteeism




The Quick & Easy IBS Relief Cookbook


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Easy, stress-free meals to manage your IBS. You can stop worrying about what to eat thanks to The Quick & Easy IBS Relief Cookbook. Designed to make an IBS-friendly diet as simple and straightforward as possible, this cookbook focuses on easy-to-fix meals that taste great and are easy on your gut. Rediscover the joy of eating with recipes for tasty dishes like Fried Eggs with Potato Hash, Parmesan Baked Zucchini, Sirloin Chimichurri, and Peanut Butter Cookies. Newly diagnosed with IBS? Just looking for more information? The Quick & Easy IBS Relief Cookbook is full of helpful guides. Learn about all 4 types of IBS, what FODMAPs are, and more. The Quick & Easy IBS Relief Cookbook includes: 120 low-FODMAP recipes—Help control your IBS with recipes that avoid FODMAPs—a type of carbohydrate that may trigger gastrointestinal distress. Limited ingredients, quick prep—Take the stress out of sticking to your IBS-friendly diet with recipes that feature 5 or less ingredients, 30-minute cook times, and more. Simple, straightforward guidance—Learn how to pick the right foods with easy-to-read charts, tricks for identifying problem foods, and advice for all 4 types of IBS. Discover how simple (and tasty) feeling better can be with The Quick and Easy IBS Relief Cookbook.




IBS For Dummies


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Spot the triggers and handle IBS at home or work Get control of your symptoms and improve your quality of life Are you or a loved one suffering from IBS? This plain-English, reassuring guide explains all aspects of this frustrating condition and helps you find the right doctor and treatment plan. You get up-to-date information on the latest tests, healthy nutrition guidelines, diet and exercise plans, and the newest medicines and therapies to bring you much-needed relief. Discover how to * Get an accurate diagnosis * Recognize the warning signs * Reduce your stress * Weigh treatment pros and cons * Adopt an IBS-friendly diet * Help children with IBS




Digest This


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The unique and powerful Gut Reset diet plan for sufferers of IBS and digestive disorders that works to restore healthy gut function in 21 days. After years of severe struggles with IBS and gut dysfunction and finding no relief from the conventional methods of treating IBS (following a low-FODMAP diet, taking medications, managing stress), Bethany Ugarte took matters into her own hands. She changed her diet with the help of a holistic doctor, eliminating all gut irritants and eating nutrient-dense, easily digested foods like Greek yogurt, bone broth, collagen, and pureed protein for maximum nutrient absorption. Her painful, debilitating symptoms disappeared. Now she's synthesized her hard-won wisdom into a 21-day Gut Reset protocol and maintenance plan that works to "heal and seal" your gut, restoring digestive health. Her Gut Reset program includes powerful techniques that help to ensure maximum absorption from foods, cutting out little-known irritants and integrating foods that your gut needs to heal. She offers meal plans, stress reduction techniques, and creative recipes that deliver maximum flavor and nutrients with minimal ingredients. Recipes include Cookie Dough Milkshake, Blueberry Protein Scones, Carrot Bacon and Eggs, Chili-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Pasta, Paleo Spinach Dip, Pecan Pie Bread, and Sea Salt Butternut Fudge. No matter how severe your symptoms may be, Digest This will help you eat without stress or fear in just 21 days.