Diets to Help – Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Softcover

Lay, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722531990 ISBN 13: 9780722531990

Publisher: Thorsons, 1995

Synopsis

Colitis, or inflamation of the colon, is a common ailment and sufferers experience frequent bouts of diarrhoea or constipation and stomach pains. The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are similar but often include abdominal bloating, wind, headaches and backache. Feelings of stress only make matters worse and relief from both conditions lies in sufferers actively changing their lifestyles to restore health. The author gives advice on what causes colitis and irritable bowel syndrome, a healing and cleansing programme which can help, and the importance of a carefully balance diet. He also includes recipes, menu plans and advice on which foods should help and which to avoid.

About this title

About the Author

Joan Lay has had many years of experience as a practitioner of naturopathy. She is the successful author of a wide range of health guides.

From the Back Cover

Colitis, or inflammation of the colon, is a common ailment and sufferers experience frequent bouts of diarrhoea or constipation and stomach pains. The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are similar but often include abdominal bloating, wind, headaches and backache. Feelings of stress only make matters worse and relief from both conditions lies in sufferers actively changing their lifestyles to restore health the natural way.

• what causes colitis and irritable bowel syndrome
• a healing and cleansing programme which can help
• the importance of a carefully balanced diet

The author includes recipes and menu plans and advice on which foods will help and which to avoid.

Joan Lay has many years' experience as a practitioner of naturopathy in health hydros and private practice. From the age of five she was brought up on naturopathic principles by her parents who were pioneers in the field.

Thorsons 'Diets to Help' series provides simple nutritional guidelines to help control or overcome allergies and illness. Each title is written by a nutritionist or naturopath with many years' experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0722531990
• ISBN 13: 9780722531990
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 96