IBS for Dummies (US Edition) - Softcover

Dean, Carolyn; Wheeler, L. Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764598147 ISBN 13: 9780764598142

Publisher: For Dummies, 2005

Synopsis

This work helps to spot the triggers and handle IBS at home or work. It helps you get control of your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Are you or a loved one suffering from IBS? This plain-English, reassuring guide explains all aspects of this frustrating condition and helps you find the right doctor and treatment plan. You get up-to-date information on the latest tests, healthy nutrition guidelines, diet and exercise plans, and the newest medicines and therapies to bring you much-needed relief. This work helps you discover how to: get an accurate diagnosis; recognize the warning signs; reduce your stress; weigh treatment pros and cons; adopt an IBS-friendly diet; and, help children with IBS.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Spot the triggers and handle IBS at home or work

Get control of your symptoms and improve your quality of life

Are you or a loved one suffering from IBS? This plain-English, reassuring guide explains all aspects of this frustrating condition and helps you find the right doctor and treatment plan. You get up-to-date information on the latest tests, healthy nutrition guidelines, diet and exercise plans, and the newest medicines and therapies to bring you much-needed relief.

Discover how to

• Get an accurate diagnosis
• Recognize the warning signs
• Reduce your stress
• Weigh treatment pros and cons
• Adopt an IBS-friendly diet
• Help children with IBS

About the Author:

Carolyn Dean, MD, ND (Bronx, NY), is a medical doctor and naturopathic doctor who has extensive experience in treating IBS and other bowel diseases. Additional books by Dr. Dean include The Miracle of Magnesium, Hormone Balance, and The Yeast Connection and Women's Health. L. Christine Wheeler, MA (Vancouver, BC, Canada), is a medical and natural health writer and EFT practitioner.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0764598147
• ISBN 13: 9780764598142
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384