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Turn your gut's frown upside down Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be difficult to manage, with symptoms that are persistent and unpredictable.
IBS For Dummies clears away the confusion, so you can identify a comprehensive plan for better health. You'll get a clear, organized rundown of the types of IBS, along with science-backed approaches to treating them. By understanding how the digestive tract works and monitoring your symptoms, you can identify your triggers, make smart diet and lifestyle adjustments, and live life to the fullest, despite IBS.
Inside... - Getting an IBS diagnosis
- Learning how IBS compares to other gut disorders
- Recognizing the role of chronic stress
- Understanding the gut-brain axis
- Managing symptoms
- Finding medications and therapies that target the root causes of IBS
- Exploring IBS-friendly recipes
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Becoming Familiar with IBS 5 Chapter 1: A Road Map to Success with IBS 7
Chapter 2: Demystifying IBS 19
Chapter 3: Discovering Who Gets IBS and Why 37
Chapter 4: Understanding How the Gut-Brain Axis Works in IBS 47
Part 2: Navigating an IBS Diagnosis 67 Chapter 5: Determining Whether You Have IBS 69
Chapter 6: Moving Forward with an IBS Diagnosis 85
Part 3: Managing IBS 99 Chapter 7: Changing Your Diet to Manage IBS 101
Chapter 8: Implementing a Diet That Works for You 119
Chapter 9: Treating IBS with Medications 139
Chapter 10: Exploring Emerging Treatments for IBS 151
Chapter 11: Seeking Mind-Body Treatments 161
Chapter 12: Adjusting Your Lifestyle to Manage IBS 173
Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Quality of Life with IBS 189
Part 4: Coping with IBS at Specific Times 203 Chapter 14: Dealing with IBS in Childhood 205
Chapter 15: Handling IBS in Pregnancy 215
Chapter 16: Dealing with IBS as an Athlete 227
Part 5: Eating Well with IBS 235 Chapter 17: Setting Yourself Up for Low-FODMAP Success 237
Chapter 18: Soups and Salads 249
Chapter 19: Main Dishes 263
Chapter 20: Sides and Snacks 277
Chapter 21: Desserts 291
Part 6: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 22: Ten Items for Your IBS Survival Kit 307
Chapter 23: Ten Myths about IBS 315
Index 323
About the author
Kristina Campbell, MSc, is the author of
The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook and
Gut Health For Dummies.
Maitreyi Raman, MD, FRCPC, is a gastroenterologist, nutrition specialist, and associate professor at the University of Calgary.
Natasha Haskey, RD, PhD, is a registered dietitian and a researcher at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan.
