Editorial Review:

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

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0

MY IBS IS GONE PLEASE READ!!!!:

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Some decent advise, however...:

If you choose to purchase and read this book, please proceed with caution! The main author, Dr. Carolyn Dean, has had serious disciplinary action taken against her by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and is no longer licensed to practice medicine in Ontario, Canada (the state of California, however, has not taken away her license there). A google search on this subject can easily reveal a full report.
I was very disappointed - I buy Dummies books because for the most part they have... more info

Better books out there:

While I've found most "dummies" books to be comprehensive and objective, this one is not. Not only is it depressing (listing every food as a cause of IBS and recommending wearing adult diapers), it is also anti-Western medicine. Because the author has a doctorate of medicine and a doctorate of naturopathy, I had hoped this book would offer a well-balanced look at all avenues of treatment -- both Western and natural. Forget it. Every chapter ends with recommending a laundry list of obscure herbs and... more info

the inside of a bubble:

Unless I want to live inside a bubble it seems that this book is telling me EVERYTHING causes IBS-C. I tried all the ideas, the probiotics and herbs. Changed my diet. Everything the book suggested and my condition in two months went from bad to worse. I am diagnosed with type A IBS-C after many test there is no mistaking my condition for anything else. This book is a joke unless you want to spend your hard earned money on herbs and potions and diets that will land you in a hospital with malnutrion. I think... more info

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