Relief from IBS"Excellent." WILLIAM A. WHITEHEAD, Ph.D. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE "If you're bright, working hard, pushing fast -- and feeling a debilitating ache in your gut that comes and goes -- you may be one of the more than 22 million Americans, most of them women, suffering symptoms that are NOT life-threatening and CAN be relieved." -- from RELIEF FROM IBS At last, here is a practical, straightforward guide that will help you gain mastery over the frustrations of IBS and simplify your life. Inside you'll find all the information you need, including: The various causes of IBS and how you can minimize their effects; how to identify harmful stresses in your life and significantly reduce their impact; how to design a diet that is both healthful AND pleasurable, and much more. |
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... doctor thinks it's all in my head , " or " The doctor's angry with me because I still feel rotten . 99 Actually , until quite recently , many doctors did feel that irritable bowel syndrome was a psychosomatic disorder . When all the ...
... doctor thinks it's all in my head , " or " The doctor's angry with me because I still feel rotten . 99 Actually , until quite recently , many doctors did feel that irritable bowel syndrome was a psychosomatic disorder . When all the ...
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... doctor . It may be that individuals who seek medical help feel pain more intensely . They may be suffering from more stress or may have more need for a doctor's care . For many , unfortunately , it is not the first time they have seen a ...
... doctor . It may be that individuals who seek medical help feel pain more intensely . They may be suffering from more stress or may have more need for a doctor's care . For many , unfortunately , it is not the first time they have seen a ...
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... doctor has examined you and run tests , ruling out serious disease and giving you the diagnosis of " irritable bowel syndrome , " you need to be sure you feel comfortable with your doctor / patient relationship . You must be able to ...
... doctor has examined you and run tests , ruling out serious disease and giving you the diagnosis of " irritable bowel syndrome , " you need to be sure you feel comfortable with your doctor / patient relationship . You must be able to ...
Contents
AN INTRODUCTION | 3 |
WHERE IS YOUR COLON? | 11 |
What are the symptoms? It is not in your head | 23 |
Copyright | |
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