Natural solutions for digestive health : relief from the most common problems including : acid reflux, IBS, gas, constipation, diarrhea, Crohn's disease, ulcers, children's digestive issues, and more

Natural solutions for digestive health Relief from the most common problems including : acid reflux, IBS, gas, constipation, diarrhea, Crohn's disease, ulcers, children's digestive issues, and more

Jillian Sarno Teta

Book - 2014

"Based on the latest medical and nutritional research, Natural Solutions for Digestive Health provides anyone suffering with chronic or intermittent gut disorders the relief they seek. It covers everything from low-grade irritations such as bloating, gas, constipation, and lactose intolerance to more serious conditions such as ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, gallstones, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. The authors' safe, effective, practical, and drug-free approach to ending GI troubles includes simple lifestyle changes and a comprehensive 28-day meal plan with more than 45 easy, delicious recipes. A special section focuses on a growing concern--pediatric digestive problems--followed by an index of all conditions (...including hard to grasp ailments such as dysbiosis, candida, and metabolic resistance) and the symptoms associated with them"--

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Subjects
Gastrointestinal system > Diseases > Alternative treatment.
Naturopathy.
Published
New York : Sterling [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Jillian Sarno Teta (-)
Other Authors
Jeannette Bessinger (-)
Item Description
"45 recipes + 28-day meal plan"--Cover.
Physical Description
312 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781454910312
  • The basics of normal digestion and what can go wrong. The process of digestion ; Roles of the digestive system ; The digestive players
  • Modern nutrition and the downfall of digestion. Nutrition and digestive health ; The environment, stress, and digestive health ; Medications and digestive health
  • The Gut Restoration Program. What to expect ; Getting started on the Gut Restoration Program ; The meal plan and recipes ; Ending the program
  • Conditions. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ; Constipation ; Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ; Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ; Dysbiosis ; Helicobacter pylori and gastric ulcer/gastritis ; Candida ; Asthma ; Arthritis ; Metabolic damage/weight loss resistance ; Celiac disease
  • Gastrointestinal health for kids. The developing gastrointestinal system and gut restoration ; Common childhood conditions ; Building a healthy digestive system.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Naturopathic physician Teta and food educator and chef Bessinger team up for this comprehensive guide to improving digestive health. The modern world is rife with threats to our digestive systems, from too much soy in our diets, to environmental toxins, to chronic stress and, as a result, the rate of digestive illnesses is rising. The book offers an overview of the digestive process and the major organs' roles, with discussion of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's and colitis), and Celiac disease, along with conditions less commonly linked to digestion, such as arthritis and asthma. The centerpiece of the book is the "Gut Restoration Program"-a four-week regimen that eliminates gluten, dairy, soy, sugar and sugar alcohols, beans, and certain vegetables, while adding supplements, such as probiotics and digestive enzymes. Stress relief and regular sleep are also key components. The diet may sound punishing, but these recipes offer hope. What's more, the authors include a helpful roadmap for reintroducing "normal" food when the program ends. Readers who have suffered from these ailments will appreciate this approach. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Review by Library Journal Review

Among the most common ailments many people suffer from are constipation, gas, acid reflux, and other discomforts related to digestion. Teta, a naturopathic physician, and Bessinger, a food writer, offer alternative remedies for these conditions. They begin by explaining how the digestive tract works, then discuss what can go wrong, and offer a program of treatment to restore the gut to health. They also cover specific conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Their solution remedy includes the removal of irritating foods (e.g., gluten, dairy, soy, nightshade vegetables, beans, alcohol, and sugar), taking probiotics, supplements and enzymes, and making lifestyle changes (e.g., getting enough sleep, managing stress, establishing healthy bathroom habits). They include recipes for their meal plans. While some of this advice is very useful, the claim that this program can help with conditions ranging from acne to multiple sclerosis is questionable. The authors also talk about "leaky gut," a condition not acknowledged in the medical literature. VERDICT Buy where there is interest in alternative medicine. A more balanced approach is available in Norton J. Greenberger's 4 Weeks to Healthy Digestion.-Barbara Bibel, Oakland P.L. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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