Living with Crohn's & Colitis A Comprehensive Naturopathic Guide for Complete Digestive Wellness

by Black, Jessica; Cummings, Dede

• ISBN13: 9781578263417
• ISBN10: 1578263417
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-29
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States alone are afflicted with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a category of illnesses that includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and that number is steadily growing.

Author Biography

Dede Cummings has personal experience with Crohn's disease. After her most recent hospital stay and surgery for Crohn's disease in 2006, she began to hike the Long Trail (the length of Vermont) in one week sections, beginning to realize a long-term goal that had been put off due to illness.

Dr. Jessica Black graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her medical training. Dr. Black specializes in women's medicine including natural hormone balancing for menopause, childhood illnesses, and chronic asthma. She continues to study and research vaccinations, hormones, new treatment ideas, and cutting edge techniques used to improve health.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Foreword	p. xv
Note to the Reader	p. xix
Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dede's Story	p. 3
An Introduction to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis	p. 7
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Immune Response, Inflammation, and the Importance of Gut Health	p. 23
Childhood Development and Gastrointestinal Disorders	p. 45
Musculoskeletal and Diet-Related Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease	p. 61
The Importance of Balance in the Body	p. 73
Influence of Lifestyle on IBD	p. 83
Living with IBD
Treatment Options	p. 99
Comprehensive Diet Guide for Improving Digestive Wellness	p. 159
Lifestyle Guide for Reducing Inflammation and Promoting Digestive Health	p. 175
Putting it All Together: From Disease to Wellness	p. 205
Recipes for Wellness: How to Reduce Inflammation Through Diet
Recipes	p. 213
Resources	p. 243
References	p. 251
Glossary	p. 257
	p. 261
	p. 267
Index	p. 273
A Final Word from Dede	p. 281
Acknowledgements	p. 283
About the Authors	p. 287
About the CCFA	p. 291
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