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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... laxatives , often called " laxative - abuse , can cause bowel problems . By sharing that information , you'll save both you and the physician a great deal of time and yourself a number of physical tests and their resulting discomfort ...
... laxatives , often called " laxative - abuse , can cause bowel problems . By sharing that information , you'll save both you and the physician a great deal of time and yourself a number of physical tests and their resulting discomfort ...
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... Laxatives Laxative overuse is a major trigger of IBS symptoms and is one that is difficult for physicians to determine as many people underestimate their usage of laxatives or deny taking them altogether . Research studies suggest that ...
... Laxatives Laxative overuse is a major trigger of IBS symptoms and is one that is difficult for physicians to determine as many people underestimate their usage of laxatives or deny taking them altogether . Research studies suggest that ...
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... laxatives . What's more , the more you depend on laxatives to regulate your bowels , the more you'll need to " get the job done . ' The dosage often has to be increased , then upped again , until soon you may be using far more than the ...
... laxatives . What's more , the more you depend on laxatives to regulate your bowels , the more you'll need to " get the job done . ' The dosage often has to be increased , then upped again , until soon you may be using far more than the ...
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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