An estimated nine million people in the UK and some 35 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It ranks second only to the common cold as a cause of lost work time.The exact cause of IBS is not known but is associated with food intolerance, stress and gastroenteritis. Symptoms include abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, and changes in bowel habits and are thought to be caused by muscle contractions in the bowel wall.The most successful treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome are natural; although there is no cure for the disorder, there are many strategies for significantly alleviating or preventing all IBS symptoms. After an introduction to the disorder, its causes and symptoms and how to tell if you actually have the disorder, this book - punctuated throughout with case histories and the very latest research - will focus on five key self help strategies: Diet, Supplements, Alternative strategies, Stress management, and, Prescription medications.
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About the Author:
Theresa Cheung is a health writer and author of 25 books covering a variety of health and psychological issues. This is her fifth book for Sheldon Press.
Review:
Those who suffer from IBS are certain to find useful lifestyle and therapeutic information in this plainspoken volume on how to cope with better and perhaps alleviate some of the discomfort associated with IBS. An appendix includes IBS support resources. Consumer health collection would do well to purchase. Library Journal
Cheung’s book, The IBS Healing Plan: Natural Ways to Beat Your Symptoms helps readers understand their condition and manage it without medication by eliminating stress and identifying the foods that cause their symptoms to flare up. ForeWord
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- PublisherSheldon Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1847090133
- ISBN 13 9781847090133
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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