Dr Dawn's Guide to Healthy Eating for IBS - Softcover

Harper, Dr. Dawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847093906 ISBN 13: 9781847093905

Publisher: Sheldon Press, 2016

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Dawn Harper is a media doctor on Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies programme, and a resident doctor on ITV's This Morning. Dr Harper trained at Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in London and worked in hospital specialities for several years. As a part-time GP in Gloucestershire, she has a particular interest in women's health, preventative medicine and weight management.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sheldon Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847093906
• ISBN 13: 9781847093905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224