Coping Successfully With Your Irritable Bowel

Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the hidden problems of modern living. This book explains what it is and why it happens, and also how stress, diet, your family history and even your general approach to life can play a part. For each factor, Rosemary Nicol explains how you can solve the problem or live with it more easily. One person in three suffers from IBS at some time in their lives. If you feel queasy when under stress, or suffer from stomach aches and digestive problems, you may need this book.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects up to 20 per cent of the population, and the right food can make a huge difference to how you feel. The Irritable Bowel Diet Book provides enormously popular recipes and suggestions for healthy and enjoyable meals. The new edition of this tried and tested book will help you identify which foods cause you problems, and is full of creative ideas for eating on a restricted diet. Topics include: ? What is IBS ? Wheat and other problem foods ? Food allergy or food intolerance ? Sensible advice about fibre in the diet ? Exclusion diets, including FODMAPs ? Recipes and ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner ? Bread, cakes and biscuits ? What to choose for snacks and work lunches ? Eating out ? Resources and further help.

Up to 20% of the population have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which often results in embarrassment, withdrawal from social and recreational activities and difficulties in relationships. Positive and empowering, this book gives the reader the latest evidence-based developments in IBS, and advice as to management ? especially diet. It explores a history of changes in the way we eat and asks whether modern diet may be responsible for `gut problems?? It also covers lifestyle tips, managing stress, getting exercise, working, resting and playing well! Topics include: What is IBS? Causes, history, psychological elements Digestion ? how it works Diagnosis Your current diet, including fibre, veganism, fad diets, paleo, raw food, superfoods and other food trends. IBS triggers - dietary and digestive issues, food intolerances, etc Diets for IBS - Carbohydrate-aware diets (eg FODMAPs), dairy-free, etc Managing dietary changes - the practicalities Lifestyle changes in IBS - alcohol, smoking, exercise, weight, stress. The cult of `detox?. Complementary therapies, supplements, pro/prebiotics Staying well and possible recipe suggestions The future, ongoing research, and useful resources

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is debilitating and common, affecting up to 20% of the population. Typically, affected individuals struggle to find a solution. In this book, Dr Dawn aims to present effective tips and suggestions. Starting with a lucid explanation of the anatomy of the digestive system, it covers everything from conditions such as diverticulitis and coeliac disease, to food allergy and intolerance, and the difference between them. New research into FODMAPs (a type of carbohydrate in common foods) is also explored. We also look at the physiological mechanisms of IBS, including inflammation of the gut lining, along with advice on lifestyle factors and realistic tips on how to help yourself. Dr Dawn also examines medical tests and examinations, when they may be necessary, and exactly what doctors are looking for.

A new baby presents many firsts, from first nappy change, feed and bath, to first smile along with the first of many sleepless nights! As GP and mother of three, Dr Dawn takes you through the steep learning curve that presents when you become a parent, taking you through the basics of feeding, changing and bathing. This reassuring book tells you what to expect, covering everything from nappy rash and sore nipples to premature babies, twins and emergencies. Other topics include: New mother - taking care of yourself Sleeping Travelling with your baby Teething Developmental checks and milestones Vaccinations and the diseases they protect against Infant ailments Medicines and first aid Safety in and around the home

Diverticular disease (DD) is a digestive disorder caused by enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is very common, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and 300,000 in the USA. Symptoms are usually persistent abdominal pain plus disturbed bowel function (constipation or diarrhoea or alternating between the two). Diverticulitis sometimes becomes very severe leading to perforation of the bowel, forming an abscess or rarely peritonitis. This best-selling book looks at the treatment and self-management of DD - while the doctor can help, particularly with antibiotics, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of this condition. This new edition updates this best-selling book. Topics include: The medical treatment of diverticular disease Probiotics (`good? or `friendly? live bacteria and yeasts said to be good for digestive health The increase of diverticular disease in the population Effects of diverticular disease

If you or someone you know has a child with disabilities, this book is for you. Whether the problem is picked up in pregnancy or after birth, or is a result of an accident or of sudden illness Parenting Your Disabled Child takes you through the emotional roller coaster of diagnosis, to coping strategies for babies and toddlers with developmental delay, sensory impairment or learning difficulty. The cause of the disability might be brain damage, a genetic or chromosomal disorder, metabolic disease, traumatic injury, or damage after illness, such as post-meningitis, while conditions may include autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, dyslexia, and a host of others. The book has therefore a wide range, but the emphasis remains on the child, rather than the disability. It?s important to bear in mind also that at this stage there may be no diagnosis - many families are not given any diagnosis for at least two years. Meanwhile they have to cope like any other family with a tiny child. Sensitive and practical, the book addresses the common concerns of parenting such as feeding, sleeping, toileting, and the thorny question of discipline. It explains why it is vital to avoid the all-too-common mistake of being over-protective, and how to give small children opportunities for learning and independence. Topics include: Your child?s need for stimulus and interaction Encouraging physical development Intellectual development Social situations How to foster independence Reinforcing good behaviour Life as a family and looking after yourselves