If I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Nutrition You Can Live with

by Elaine Magee

Book Overview

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the Western world. Even so, the majority of patients who have IBS do not seek medical care, which may be because of fear, embarrassment, or the lack of effective treatments. IBS affects both genders and all races. Recent data shows that 14 to 24 percent of women and 5 to 19 percent of men in the United States and Great...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601630204
• ISBN13: 9781601630209
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: New Page Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Lifesaver!! Lifechanging!!!

When no other doctor could figure out my IBS problems Dr. Christine Frissora was the genius who helped me overcome my IBS illness. For about 2 years I was battling GI issues that had me bed ridden for 2 months and out of work for 6 months. You can imagine my struggles throughout the year. To put it modestly, my life was taken away. 2 year prior I was extremely active playing every sport you can imagine 7 days a week. Then at age 26 I was hindered, handicapped and hampered by something over 50 doctors could not figure out. I am now 28. This book helped my way back to normalizing my digestive system. Within 2 weeks you will notice a difference. The right diet is crucial to healing your GI track. Many health professionals generalize on diet, but you truly need to be specific. This book helps differentiate for example fiber foods that would ease your digestive system. Buy this book and you won't regret it. IBS is a disease that is more life altering than heart disease, but because it is not immediately life threatening therefore IBS traditionally was not researched to its full potential. Dr. Frissora and her body of work helps to find new ways of coping with IBS symptoms.

Very useful guide

I have IBS/D and I found this book to be a very useful guide. It helped me to realize that I had been eating foods that were hurting me. The list of gassy foods is especially on-point and the most comprehensive one that I've seen yet. I've followed the recommendations in this book closely and noticed a marked difference in how I feel. A great guide to keep on hand in your kitchen.

A "must buy" for IBS sufferers

Anyone who suffers from IBS should read this book. Elaine not only answers every question you could ever have about the syndrome, she also provides chapter after chapter of practical advice that I have actually been able to put into practice. I eat out a lot, and the book even had some great tips on how to make smarter choices at all types of restaurant situations, including fast food. I have also tried some of her recipes and they are quick and delicious (try the microwave lemon rice). Bottom line, I feel more informed and much more in control of my IBS after reading this book.

THe only book so far that has helped me

I was given this book by a friend who highly recommended it and I was pleasantly surprised. THis book gives you the tools to help manage your personal IBS. It explains clearly how IBS is different in every body. What I appreciated most was the friendly tone. I felt like this author was holding my hand throughout...something you typically don't find in books written by doctors. The lower fat recipes for favorite foods were wonderful. I can actually enjoy fettucine alfredo again! Now I'm going to recommend this book to all the people I know with IBS.

Finally-A book that makes sense!!

I was recently diagnosised with IBS. My doctor was kind enough to provide a "variety" of material on the management of the condition. After reading the things the doctor provided I was still in confusion. Now, after reading this book I have gleaned a practical understanding of the disease AND IMPOWERED myself so that I am the one in control-NOT the disease. I am providing my doctor with 5 of these books so she can have a comprehensive manual for future reference and for other patients.