Recommended Books on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Natural Approach Traditional medicine offers no cure for the extremely common irritable bowel syndrome. Author Rosemary Nicol shows how it can be dealt with by addressing the causes: diet and stress. In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, she analyzes the factors that may precipitate the syndrome and helps readers find creative solutions through dietary alternatives and methods for controlling stress.
One & the Same: Connecting Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Candidiasis & Immune System Dysfunction Academic and inspirational study connects Fibromyalgia with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Candidiasis and Immune Dysfunction using empirical evidence. Teresa describes traditional and non-traditional treatments, most of which she has personally tried.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Irritable bowel syndrome is a painful and chronic disease that affects 8 to 17 percent of American adults. Fortunately, psychotherapy can bring relief to the significant physical and psychological distress caused by IBS. This book provides all the information needed to treat this disorder. It reviews research on the effectiveness of psychological treatments for IBS, describes psychological assessment techniques, and then outlines detailed treatment methods. The treatment methods detailed are short-term therapies and include the three major treatment modalities shown to be most effective for this population: cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. Session-by-session treatment plans for each of these therapies are outlined, describing the rationale for the session, goals and objectives, structured activities, and homework assignments. Also provided are assessment forms, symptom diaries, cognitive monitoring forms, and educational handouts. Instructions for modifying the three treatments for use with individuals and with groups are provided as well as helpful advice for collaborating with gastroenterologists and other referring physicians. This is the essential resource for helping patients ease the pain of this distressing disorder.
A Meditation to Help With Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Health Journeys) Designed to calm and support the digestive system; encourage balanced functioning of the immune system; help the body return inflamed, irritated tissue to normal; release toxins; support a sense of safety and strength. (40 min.)
Making Sense of IBS: A Physician Answers Your Questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
People with irritable bowel syndrome have chronic abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, and disordered bowel habits. Understandably, they worry about their symptoms and how their lives are disrupted by IBS. And they are often frustrated because they cannot control their symptoms with dietary changes or over-the-counter medications. The contradictory advice they receive from friends and health care professionals only adds to their concerns. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian E. Lacy is well aware of the concerns and frustrations that surround IBS. He has written this compassionate and readable book to explain all aspects of the disorder -- from causes to symptoms, from diagnosis to treatment -- for everyone who struggles with irritable bowel syndrome. In Making Sense of IBS, Dr. Lacy addresses the questions people most frequently ask, including how IBS develops, how it is diagnosed, how to distinguish symptoms of IBS from symptoms of other medical disorders, how the symptoms are affected by stress, the effectiveness of alternative and complementary therapies, available prescription medications, and whether IBS is hereditary. He provides tips on preparing for an office visit with a health care provider, a list of patient-based resources, a glossary of medical terms, and profiles of patients seeking -- and finding -- solutions. A complete guide for people with IBS and their families, this is an essential tool for understanding and living with this common and sometimes debilitating disorder.
IBS Chat: Real Life Stories and Solutions IBS Chat: Real Life Stories and Solutions is a compilation of the best postings by members of the Internet-based Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group, www.ibsgroup.org. In an organized and easily accessible manner, authors Jeffrey D. Roberts, M.S.Ed., a lifelong IBS sufferer, and Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D., present practical strategies for managing symptoms, information about a wide variety of treatment options, and insight into the effect that this devastating disorder can have on a person's life. Most importantly, you'll find reassurance that IBS is a treatable medical condition.
"Jeffrey Roberts and Dr. Barbara Bolen have done a remarkable job of compiling key comments, from all over the world, about IBS and the functional GI disorders. The information is well-organized, readable, and informative. I believe this book also helps to provide emotional support: the reader learns that he or she is "not alone" during those times when the symptoms are distressing or difficult to manage."
-Douglas A. Drossman, MD
Medical Director, UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders "This book provides very valuable insights from IBS sufferers that would be informative to other affected individuals and health care providers. I was most impressed by the communication between participants, who ranged from those wanting a better understanding about IBS and their symptoms, to those from very knowledgeable individuals. This level of social support between IBS sufferers can be very helpful in managing the symptoms of IBS."
-Lin Chang, MD
UCLA Center for Neurovisceral Sciences and Women's Health
CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center
UCLA Department of Medicine - Division of Digestive Diseases
Breaking the Bonds of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Psychological Approach to Regaining Control of Your Life One of the challenges of living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is coping with the stress that triggers the illness. In this book, a clinical psychologist provides a comprehensive overview of IBS, describes its treatments, and helps readers establish healthy new eating habits. Using self-monitoring forms and charts, sufferers learn to manage their symptoms, develop strategies to handle flare-ups, and deal with the anxiety and depression that often accompany this common disorder.
IBS Breakthrough : Healing Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Good With Chinese Medicine The powerful natural solution your doctor won't tell you about!
Your doctor can't prescribe Chinese medicine for your irritable bowel syndrome, even though recent scientific studies published in The Journal of the American Medical Association prove it works. Only specially trained Chinese medicine practitioners can determine the precise combination of herbs, acupuncture, and mind/body techniques that will cure your IBS for good. This book will guide you through your journey of healing. In The IBS Breakthrough, author Leigh Fortson helps you find the right practitioner and learn the basics of Chinese medicine-including nearly forgotten techniques from thousands of years ago. With veteran Chinese acupuncturist Bing Lee, Fortson explains how modern western medicine is wonderful for acute illness, but woefully inadequate at curing chronic problems like IBS. Chinese medicine, on the other hand, has centuries of success to back up its time-tested methods for treating chronic ailments. You'll learn:
*What really causes IBS, and why the drugs your doctor prescribes make it worse
*How to use Chinese medicine in conjunction with other alternative therapies for the best results
*Dozens of tips from other IBS sufferers who've been there-and have found relief in Chinese medicine!
The Great Physician's Rx for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Jordan Rubin, along with Joseph Brasco, MD, shows readers how to apply the 7 Keys to Health and Wellness and naturally fight Irritable Bowel Syndrom, a painful and debilitating disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Mindbodyspirit Connection: 7 Steps for Living a Healthy Life With a Functional Bowel Disorder, Crohn's Disease or Colitis (Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Series.) Fast Facts on IBS: One in five people suffers from the frustrating symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). There is no simple answer--no pill, potion, or quick fix--that will cure IBS. But help is available. By understanding what causes IBS and by integrating mind, body, and spirit into the treatment plan, readers can achieve health and wellness. They can move from pain to peace, from helplessness to hopefulness, and from frustration to freedom. Tap into the Body's Powerful Ability to Heal: The interrelationships between mind, body, and spirit are the forces that shape many health issues, especially for those suffering painful symptoms for which medical science does not find a discernible cause. IBS problems are painful and embarrassing, yet medical tests often find nothing abnormal. Spirals of increasing pain and frustration can result. Empowering those who suffer from functional gastrointestinal pain, symptoms, and syndromes to heal themselves, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the MindBodySpirit Connection--an all-new edition of the bestselling classic--offers wise counsel, medical insights, and a chance for people to lead lives of greater health and vitality. There is hope for those who suffer distressing symptoms. Using this guide, readers can learn comprehensive, step-by-step management techniques and connect with a mind-body-spirit protocol that works.
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