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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... and nausea . " Many other IBS sufferers , however , eat peppers - red or green - with no symptoms whatsoever . What's more , a specific food may trigger symptoms of IBS in an individual only when other internal or external stimuli are ...
... and nausea . " Many other IBS sufferers , however , eat peppers - red or green - with no symptoms whatsoever . What's more , a specific food may trigger symptoms of IBS in an individual only when other internal or external stimuli are ...
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... IBS symptoms , remember that the sampling was small , involving only 122 patients . Do not assume that every food on this list can cause problems for you . Don't let food become a scape- goat when you're trying to track down what triggers ...
... IBS symptoms , remember that the sampling was small , involving only 122 patients . Do not assume that every food on this list can cause problems for you . Don't let food become a scape- goat when you're trying to track down what triggers ...
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... cause irritable bowel syndrome . Specific foods can , however , trigger symptoms under a certain set of circumstances . 12. Can medicines trigger IBS symptoms ? Yes . People with IBS who take laxatives when they think they are constipated ...
... cause irritable bowel syndrome . Specific foods can , however , trigger symptoms under a certain set of circumstances . 12. Can medicines trigger IBS symptoms ? Yes . People with IBS who take laxatives when they think they are constipated ...
Contents
What is the digestive tract? How does it work? | 14 |
What are the symptoms? It is not in your head | 23 |
STRESS AND EMOTIONAL FACTORS | 31 |
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