Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies


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The ultimate reference for those with Crohn's and colitis and their family and friends Crohn's disease and colitis are frustrating, often debilitating gastrointestinal diseases that can have a severe impact on the overall health of those who suffer from them. According to the latest estimates, more than 600,000 patients in North America have Crohn's disease. Written by a physician specialising in the treatment of IBDs, Crohn's and Colitis For Dummies is a complete plain-English guide to understanding, treating, and living well with these diseases. Helps readers actively recognize symptoms of Crohn's and colitis and explains the diagnostic procedures doctors use to identify these diseases Outlines how the whole body is affected by Crohn's and colitis, and the potential hazards of letting the disease go untreated Offers expert advice and guidance on controlling Crohn's and colitis with diet and outlines the treatment options of medicines and surgery, including the various risks and benefits of each Provides practical advice for parents of children with Crohn's and colitis with insights into how children's treatment options can differ from those of adults




The Doctor's Always In


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Netdoctor


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Offers a powerful cure for medical ignorance--the Internet!










Creative Cooking for Simple Elegance


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Creative, gorgeous, elegant recipes to make inexpensive meals by a Weight Watcher Leader/Ambassador. Includes notations for Celiac, IBD (Colitis, Crohn's, IBD), and Weight Loss. Full color photos for each dish including some step-by-step photos. Luscious uses for left overs, special Christmas treats, international flavors mixed with great American style made with easily found ingredients. Food that tastes like it's been handed down for generations (well, some recipes have.) Try Swedish Pancakes, Quick & Easy Eggdrop Soup, Bruchetta Ensalada, Sweet Potato & Apple Streusel, Mexican Lasagna, Blooming Chicken Savories, and Grandma Bigelow's Orange Rolls. Just don't forget to make the Caramel Corn for your Christmas gifts, if you can get it out of the house!




50 Ways to Relieve Heartburn, Reflux and Ulcers


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At some time in their lives, as many as 70 percent of Americans will suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. Food choices, stress, and smoking are just some of the factors that can affect digestion. Included in this quick and easy volume is information on symptoms, treatments, and management techniques for everything from heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux to ulcers.




Net Doctor


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One of two mass market Internet guides packed with easy-to-use information from the leading net authority and author of Your Personal Net Guide, NetDoctor lists more than 2,000 health sites on the Internet, offering expert guidance on how to find all types of medical information quickly and easily.




Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet


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DELICIOUS DISHES FOR A COMFY BELLY Do Crohn’s disease, IBS, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis or other digestive issues keep you from enjoying your favorite foods? Then pick up this book and leave the pain and frustration behind. Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet provides over 100 belly-friendly recipes that please the palate while soothing your stomach, including: • Blueberry Coffee Cake • Cinnamon Raisin Bread • Quiche • Pizza • Chicken Pot Pie • Dirty Rice • Butter Biscuits • Kale Onion Tart • Stuffed Bell Peppers • “Oatmeal” Cookies • Lemon Pound Cake • Pumpkin Pie Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet also serves up tips for eating smart, healthy and even indulgently despite a sensitive stomach — all brought to you by popular Comfy Belly blogger Erica Kerwien. As a mom caring for a son with Crohn’s, she has firsthand knowledge of what works and what doesn’t for both taste and digestion.