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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.34 EAN: 9780743215046 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0743215044 Label: Free Press Manufacturer: Free Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 2001-12 Publisher: Free Press Release Date: December 04, 2001 Studio: Free Press Related Items:
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Besides suggesting eating plans to soothe and minimize symptoms, The Sensitive Gut also evaluates new alternative approaches such as relaxation response training, hypnosis, and biofeedback. Finally, lists of questions are included to help readers make the most of their time with their doctors. A reassuring and practical guide to managing common intestinal distress, The Sensitive Gut can improve the quality of life for millions of Americans. Download Description: How to help prevent and treat common and not-so-common digestive problems, from heartburn to irritable bowel syndrome. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The cure for a bad gut is in your brainI agree with the previous post,it's hard to imagine anyone who still does not know that to feel better one must practice good life habits. But I disagree when the reviewer thinks that the book's message is too redundant in reminding us to do just that. How many people actually follow this even though they know that doing so, will save us plenty of suffering? If your goal is alleviating the problems stemming from the sensative gut, the book will do what is promises: it will give you ... Read More Rating:  - Nicely done but not very useful.This book gives a great overview of the various digestive maladies (and how there is no cure for most of them). But I cannot imagine anyone who has a reason to buy this book not knowing (1) they should avoid coffee & greasy/spicy food, (2) try to relax and (3) get plenty of excercise. As W.C. Fields opined, "There's only one cure for insomnia; get plenty of sleep!" Rating: - Good Information, very well writtenThis book covers most typical digestive disorders. It provides plenty of information about the underlying physiological basis for these ailments as well as details on diagnostic procedures and treatment. The author uses a sensible approach and does not try to solve the problems with miracle cures. Rather he talks about the benefits of and concerns with the various treatments. I think there is valuable information in this book for anyone with digestive maladies. I have read half a dozen books on this ... Read More 
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