IBS For Dummies

by Macnair, Patricia

• ISBN13: 9780470517376
• ISBN10: 0470517379
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-27
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

"The book manages to be comprehensive, easy-to-follow, hugely informative and quite funny too (refreshing for a health title...)." Mail on Sunday, You Magazine Understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and take control.This reassuring guide to all aspects of IBS explains how to recognise and manage a wide range of symptoms, and understand the physical and emotional triggers of this frustrating condition. Inside you'll find expert guidance on the latest conventional and alternative treatment methods alongside information on nutrition, diet, and exercise, helping you to tailor your treatment to suit your needs, take your mind off your IBS, and live life to the full.Discover how to:Understand the triggers and symptoms of IBSGet an accurate diagnosis and the right medical helpIncorporate diet and exercise into your treatment planBenefit from relaxation and stress-management techniquesLive and work with IBS

Author Biography

Dr Patricia Macnair is a physician, medical journalist, and broadcaster who regularly works for BBC Radio and BBCi Health. Dr Carolyn Dean is a health writer, lecturer, and consultant. Christine Wheeler is a medical researcher and writer and an IBS sufferer.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Just the Facts about IBS

What Is IBS? Classifying the Condition

Your Gut: Working Well

Your Sensitive Gut: Working Not So Well

Considering Causes and Targeting Triggers

Who Gets IBS and Why

Getting Medical Help

Working With Your Doctor

Looking into the Problem

Treating IBS Symptoms with Drugs

Healing and Dealing with IBS

Controlling Your IBS

Eating an IBS-Friendly Diet

Alleviating IBS with Exercise

Managing Emotions and Stress

Evaluating Complementary Therapies

Living and Working with IBS

Taking Responsibility: Reclaiming Your Life

Working with IBS

Helping Your Child Cope with IBS

Keeping Up-to-Date with IBS

The Part of Tens

Ten IBS Triggers to Avoid

Ten Things to Do for Your IBS

Ten Ways to Get Help for Your IBS

Appendixes

Soluble and Insoluble Fibre Chart

Glossary

Index

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