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“What can I do to feel better?” For years, millions of adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have asked this question, often to be met with scientifically unfounded or inadequate advice. The low-FODMAP diet is the long-awaited answer. Authors Sue Shepherd and Peter Gibson explain what causes digestive distress and how the low-FODMAP diet helps.

If you don’t know where to find clarity about your symptoms or strategies to support your wellness, this book will be an invaluable resource. The journey you’re embarking upon is not just medical. It is a journey of self discovery. Dr. Jill Peters-Gee has written the definitive guide for navigating Interstitial Cystitis and Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). Unlike other books on the topic, she offers an in-depth exploration of phenotyping, a process by which patients are divided into small and specific subgroups based on their symptoms.

The number one New York Times best seller Wheat Belly taught us how to reverse years of chronic health problems by removing wheat from our daily diets. Now, Dr. William Davis has created a portable guide, perfect for quick reference at the grocery store. Wheat Belly Slim Guide contains an extensive grocery and pantry list; lists of safe sweeteners, safe thickeners, and safe flours; a guide to carb counting; and much more!

A silent health crisis is impacting one third of the American population - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Because its symptoms often don't manifest until the liver is seriously compromised, many people are not aware that they are at risk. Did you know that if you have fatty liver disease, you are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and potentially several devastating conditions such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer? Did you know that fat is as dangerous as alcohol to the liver?

Living with gut problems means it can feel like our insides are working against us, but have you ever taken a moment to really listen to your gut? Inspired by her own healing journey, expert patient Cara Wheatley-McGrain has developed a revolutionary approach to thriving with IBS and IBD through understanding, loving and listening to your gut.

Even as millions of Americans suspect they're suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder, they may spend years in pain before they figure out just what's going on with their gut. And while irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly diagnosed, SIBO, a disorder with basically all the same symptoms, is not.

Superfoods are known for their extraordinary health and healing properties. Among all the superfoods, there is one that stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that is coconut, and more specifically, coconut oil. Coconut oil contains the highest natural source of medium chain fatty acids—a unique type of fat with remarkable health-promoting properties. These special fatty acids are crucial for achieving optimal health and make coconut oil not just a health food, but a super health food.

In the modern industrial world, a large proportion of the adult population suffers from diverticulitis. By the age of 60, more than 50 percent of us will suffer from the condition. Comfortable living and a soft diet magnify the problem. In her easy-to-follow style, Dr. Joan McClelland focuses on the foods that affect diverticulitis, explaining how the right diet can have an amazing effect on the condition and allow sufferers to lead a full life.

Take Control of Your IBS is the road-tested, practical guide that will change your life. Offering simple, fad-free professional advice, it will help you diagnose issues, bring comfort and reduce symptoms and flare-ups. With so much misinformation out there for those of us with irritable bowel syndrome, it can be hard to know where to start. Drawing on scientific research and personal experience, consultant dietitian Kirsten Jackson guides you through each step.

Your Custom IBS Solution shows you a strategy designed by former IBS patient and veteran IBS health coach Amanda Malachesky to help you leave cookie-cutter prescriptions behind and create a personalized gut health protocol that matches your real-life needs. Using this life-changing information, you can find lasting relief from your IBS symptoms, even if you’ve been sick for years without success.

Your liver plays a key role in your health, affecting chronic inflammation, heart health, mental health, cognitive health, and metabolic health (including type 2 diabetes). Yet most people aren’t aware of its power—and are unknowingly sabotaging their liver health. Medical understanding has evolved to reveal that metabolic health is the best indicator of fatty liver risk, meaning that treating fatty liver disease is less about losing weight (and the unhealthy diet culture that accompanies it) and more about adopting smart lifestyle habits to reduce your risk.

Our digestive system plays an unusual role in mind/body health in that unlike most of the body other than the brain and spinal cord, it contains the largest concentration of brain-like cells and neurotransmitters. The “trust your gut” concept is just as important as trusting your brain. This convenient, short-listen audiobook explores how the brain in your head and the brain in your gut can work together to improve your health.

Many people often associate the fatty liver condition with alcohol intake. However, fatty liver is not always the result of excessive alcohol consumption. This is only one of the reasons why the condition occurs. There is a prediabetes stage that can also cause fatty liver; this stage is called insulin resistance, which is characterized by weight gain and fat deposits in all viscera, including the liver.

Acid reflux (GERD) has become alarmingly common. Fast and highly processed food we consume daily has damaged our stomachs and our body's ability to digest the food naturally. Eating diseases mostly start from our mind. Emotional eating is the perfect example. To know what happens when we have food is decisive, everything is connected. Listen to these books and gather medical explanations, expert advice, and practical tips and learn good habits - you'll find an healthy solution.

Discover all the secrets and countless benefits of fermentation today! This audiobook is intended to introduce anyone to the art of fermenting food at home. It is specifically geared toward true beginners. Inside you'll learn about what fermented foods are and why they are so good for you; how fermentation was used in different cultures throughout history; how to make base recipes such as kefir, whey, brine, and sauerkraut; and more.

Bloating. Heartburn. Weight gain. Frequent visits to the restroom. It’s no surprise: Bad gut health can have a big impact on your daily life. But what if there were quick and easy ways to improve your digestive system so you could feel your best every day? In Gut Health Hacks, you’ll find 200 practical tips and tricks to support good bacteria and achieve a balanced gut mircrobiome.

It's easy to suffer from frustration and confusion when it comes to nutrition and health. With so much focus on what, when, and how to eat, the emotional component of eating tends to get left behind. Dr. Will Cole sheds light on the relationship between your physical and emotional health, providing a framework for you to better understand the gut-brain connection and influence that connection for the better. He illustrates how stress and shame can cause gut inflammation and sabotage your health in a process called Shameflammation.

Der Millionen-Bestseller: endlich als ungekürzte Hörbuchfassung gelesen von Giulia Enders. Das schwarze Schaf unter den Organen, das einem doch bisher eher unangenehm war. Aber dieses Image wird sich ändern. Übergewicht, Depressionen und Allergien hängen mit einem gestörten Gleichgewicht der Darmflora zusammen. Das heißt umgekehrt: Wenn wir uns in unserem Körper wohlfühlen, länger leben und glücklicher werden wollen, müssen wir unseren Darm pflegen. Das legen die neuesten Forschungen nahe.

Tried all the medical advice but still hurting from reflux? You're not alone. I was there for 15 years, trusting advice that just didn't help. Medications faded in effect, and the fear of long-term side effects grew. Thankfully, a tip from a friend changed everything for me. In the same way, I hope that the tips in my free digestion challenge—digestionchallenge.com—are what you needed to confirm that you're ready for my three-step plan.

Dr. Michael Gershon has devoted his career to understanding the human bowel (the stomach, esophagus, small intestine, and colon). His 30 years of research have led to an extraordinary rediscovery: Nerve cells in the gut that act as a brain. This "second brain" can control our gut all by itself. Our two brains - the one in our head and the one in our bowel - must cooperate.