IBS


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For the One in five North Americans who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, IBS: A Doctor's Plan is essential reading.




Making Sense of IBS


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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 IBSMaking 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.







The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet


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A diet plan proven to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders—presented by the world’s leading experts and tailored to you “A must-have survival guide” —Gerard E. Mullin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Integrative GI Nutrition Services at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine “What can I do to feel better?” For years, millions of adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have asked this question, often to be met with scientifically unfounded or inadequate advice. The low-FODMAP diet is the long-awaited answer. In clinical trials, over three quarters of people with chronic digestive symptoms gain significant relief by reducing their intake of FODMAPs—difficult-to-digest carbs found in foods such as wheat, milk, beans, soy, and certain fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sweeteners. In The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet, Sue Shepherd and Peter Gibson explain what causes digestive distress, how the low-FODMAP diet helps, and how to: • Identify and avoid foods high in FODMAPs • Develop a personalized and sustainable low-FODMAP diet • Shop, menu plan, entertain, travel, and eat out with peace of mind • Follow the program if you have IBS, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or diabetes, and if you eat a vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, or dairy-free diet. And, with 80 delicious low-FODMAP, gluten-free recipes, you can manage your symptoms, feel great, and eat well—for life.




Psychogastroenterology for Adults


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The brain-gut connection has been increasingly implicated in biopsychosocial well-being. While there are numerous factors that directly and indirectly impact on how the gut and the brain interact, there is a growing awareness that gastrointestinal conditions need to be viewed and treated as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Psychogastroenterology for Adults: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals is the first book to provide mental health professionals with an evidence-based, practical guide for working with patients living with gastrointestinal conditions. Timely and accessibly written, this book provides a unique, comprehensive introduction to psychogastroenterology, offering a step-by-step guide to evidence-based psychological treatment protocols. Broad in scope and expertise, the book is divided into four parts. It opens with an overview of the field, moving on to outline psychological concerns and conditions in gastroenterological (GI) cohorts. Further, it covers various approaches to psychogastroenterology, including psychopharmacological and eHealth practices. In closing, the book looks to the future, providing guidance on supervision in psychogastroenterology, and exploring challenges in the field. Written by experts in the field, this book will be an indispensable resource for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and practice of psychogastroenterology in the mental health profession, including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychosomatic medicine specialists, nurses and social workers.







IBS Relief


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Take control of IBS so IBS doesn't take control of your life IBS Relief, Second Edition is an extensively updated, hands-on guide to help you manage your symptoms and limit the frequency, intensity, and duration of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) episodes. Written by a doctor, a dietitian, and a psychologist, this guide gives you a multidisciplinary approach encompassing every proven strategy for managing IBS, including new drug therapies and stress management techniques. This book won't confuse you with medical terminology--IBS is confounding enough. Instead, the book contains questionnaires, lists, diaries, stress and food tolerance tests, and other tools to help you determine the pattern of your symptoms, identify triggers, and take appropriate action. You'll learn how to manage your problem based on your specific symptoms. Approaches include: * A three-step process for managing irritable bowel through healthy eating * Recommended diet adjustments for the six most common IBS symptoms * Three stress-management strategies, including specific techniques for calming the body, calming the mind, and confronting stress * Three steps to controlling pain This book gives you the tools, the techniques, and the information you need to make specific lifestyle and diet changes that can bring real relief.




The Everything Guide To The Low-FODMAP Diet


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If you suffer with IBS,you know that digestive troubles and pain can disrupt your day-to-day life. FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and found in many common foods. This guide walks you through the process of identifying your sensitivities, and gives you options and substitutions so you can enjoy your favorite foods again.




WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT (TM): IBS


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With the exception of only the common cold, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) accounts for more work and school absences than any other illness. But drugs aren't always the best option - as Dr. Ash learn from experience. He has developed a program that helps relieve symptoms without drugs - and has applied his knowledge to the treatment of IBS, helping thousands of patients. In this groundbreaking treatment plan Dr. Ash reveals his drug-free approach to relieving the symptoms of IBS, using vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and other herbs and nutrients that help the body to heal itself. He also discusses the role of food allergies; the need for adequate diagnostic tests; and environmental factors, such as stress.




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