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Digestion and digestive problem books

This section looks at various digestive problems that may require diet modification. The main complaints include Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, etc, but will include material on milk related illnesses also. The list will always be added to. If you wish to purchase a copy of any of the titles click the button on the right and place your order with Amazon bookshop then hit the back key on your browser to return here for a further browse of the titles.

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Be good to your gut: recipes and tips for people with digestive problems.

By Pat Baird
Publishing Information: Blackwell Healthcare, 1996

[Comment:This is a nice book that deals with all aspects of digestive problems. It has a small section at the back of the book looking at lactose intolerance. The recipes are coded for the various allergen types and are very useful.

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Healthy digestion the natural way: preventing and healing heartburn, constipation, gas, diarrhoea, inflammatory bowl, and gallbladder diseases, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and more.

By Lindsey Berkson
Publishing Information: John Wiley, 2000

[ Comment: When over the counter medicine don't work this book offers a complete guide to easy natural solutions for achieving better digestion.]

Breaking the bonds of irritable bowel syndrome

By Barbara Bradley Bolen
Publishing Information: New Harbinger Publications, 2000

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American Dietetic Association guide to better digestion

By Leslie Bonci
Publishing Information: John Wiley, 2003

[ Comment: This book looks at how to analyse your diet and to see what foods affect your digestion. It points out the most common dietary mistakes people make in an attempt to manage gastro-intestinal disorders such as constipation, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.]

Irritable bowel syndrome

By Sarah Brewer
Publishing Information: HarperCollins, 1997

[ Comment: Medical information on a very painful subject, IBS.]

IBS: a complete guide to irritable bowel syndrome

By Christine P. Dancey & Susan Backhouse
Publishing Information: Constable Robinson, 1997

[ Comment: The book examines various treatment for IBS each one is assessed by an expert in that field.]

Understanding irritable bowel syndrome

By S. Darnley
Publishing Information: John Wiley, 2003

[ Comment: A well written book about IBS what is known and the treatments available. A very readable book. ]

How to cope successfully with irritable bowel syndrome

By Richard Emerson
Publishing Information: Wellhouse Publ., 2002

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IBS breakthrough: healing irritable bowel syndrome for good with ancient Chinese medicine

By Leigh Fortson and Bing Lee
Publishing Information: Fair Winds Press, 2001

[ Comment: The author suffers from IBS but used Chinese medicine to keep it under control.]

Living with Crohn's disease

By Joan Gomez
Publishing Information: Sheldon Press , 2000

[Comment: This book deals with all aspects of Crohn's disease. The book is part of the Overcoming Common Problems series and gives information at a level that is easily understood. Worth buying if you have a member of your family who has been diagnosed with Crohn's

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Fast facts: irritable bowel syndrome

By Kenneth W. Heaton & W. Grant Thompson
Publishing Information: Health Press, 2003

[ Comment: This is the second edition of a highly commended book on IBS aimed at doctors it gives the information required to help sufferers.]

Improve your digestion

By Patrick Holford
Publishing Information: Piatkus Books ,2000

[Comment: This book looks at what you eat but also has excellent chapters on food allergies and intolerances.

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Good food for bad stomachs

By Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.
Publishing Information: Oxford University Press, 1997

[Comment: Dr Janowitz looks at all aspects of problems that affect our stomach and gut. Dr Janowitz is American and the information is very useful, not just to those of you who suffer from LI but any intestinal problems including ulcers, bowel diseases and even ageing. He basically looks at what you eat and how to change your diet to help you gut. Good book.

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Irritable bowel syndrome

By Roger Jones
Publishing Information: Taylor and Francis, 2000

[Comment: The book looks at the current state of knowledge of the condition. Aim mainly at doctors but will help patients understand the condition.]

Digestive wellness

Elizabeth Lipski
Publishing Information: Keats Pub Inc, 1999

[ Comment: This guide helps people gain better control over their digestive function and its relationship with their health.]

Tell me what to eat if I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome: nutrition you can live with.

By Elaine Magee
Publishing Information: Career Press, 2000

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Stop bellyaching: banish indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome

By Peter Mansfield
Publishing Information: Souvenir Press, 2001

[ Comment: Provides natural healing remedies for sufferers of digestive ailments, examining their causes and offering treatment plans.]

Mayo Clinic on digestive health

By Mayo Clinic and John E. King
Publishing Information: Mason Crest, 2002

[ Comment: A guide to coping with common digestive problems. The book discusses the causes of such ailments and provides an overview of the prevention and treatment options for more than a dozen digestive conditions.]

Coping successfully with your irritable bowel

By Rosemary Nicol
Publishing Information: Sheldon Press, 1989

[ Comment: Part of the excellent "Coping with ..." series. The author looks at various things like stress, diet, etc can affect your IBS and offers suggestions on how to solve the problem.

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Irritable bowel diet book

By Rosemary Nicol
Publishing Information: Sheldon Press, 1990

[ Comment: The companion volume to the coping with title.

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Irritable bowel syndrome: a natural approach

By Rosemary Nicol
Publishing Information: Ulysses, 1999

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Complete guide to sensible eating

By Gary Null
Publishing Information: Seven Stories, 1998

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Irritable bowel syndrome sourcebook

By Laura O'Hare
Publishing Information: McGraw-Hill, 2001

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Banish bloating

By Suzannah Oliver
Publishing Information: Pocket Books, 2000

[ Comment: A well produced book looking at the causes of bloating and possible cures including a program called E.A.S.E. Plenty of useful information for all digestive problems .

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25 Natural ways to relieve irritable bowel syndrome: a mind-body approach to helth and well-being

By James Scala
Publishing Information: Keats Publ, 2000

[ Comment: Advice on finding simple ways to relieve IBS using various treatments including vitamins, herbs, visualization and relaxation.]

Relief from IBS: irritable bowel syndrome

By E. F. Shimberg
Publishing Information: Ballantine Books, 1991

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Stomachaches

Alvin and Virginia Silverstein
Publishing Information: F. Watts, 2003

[ Comment: This is a children's book which will invaluable for schools explaining digestive problems]

No more IBS!: beat irritable bowel syndrome with the medically proven women's nutrional advisory service programme

By Maryon Stewart & Alan Stewart
Publishing Information: Vintage/Ebury, 1997

[ Comment: Easy to follow everyday recipes and what causes the symptoms and how the diet can control the symptoms.]

The Angry gut: coping with colitis and Crohn's disease

By W. Grant Thompson
Publishing Information: Plenum, 1993

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Irritable bowel syndrome and divericulosis: a self-help plan

By Shirley Trickett
Publishing Information: HarperCollins, 1999

[ Comment: The author offers non-drug treatments for self help, including dietary changes, therapeutic massage, homoeopathy, and aromatherapy.]

Food solutions: irritable bowel syndrome recipes and advice to control symptoms

By Patsy Westcott
Publishing Information: Hamlyn, 2002

[ Comment: This is a children's book which will be of use to schools and parent who wish to explain food allergies to their children. It is part of the Making It series, which is in turn part of the books for the Anaphylaxis campaign.

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