IBS For Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction.

Part I: Just the Facts about IBS.

Chapter 1: What Is IBS? Classifying the Condition.

Chapter 2: Your Gut: Working Well.

Chapter 3: Your Sensitive Gut: Working Not So Well.

Chapter 4: Considering Causes and Targeting Triggers.

Chapter 5: Who Gets IBS and Why.

Part II: Getting Medical Help.

Chapter 6: Working With Your Doctor.

Chapter 7: Looking into the Problem.

Chapter 8: Treating IBS Symptoms with Drugs.

Part III: Healing and Dealing with IBS.

Chapter 9: Controlling Your IBS.

Chapter 10: Eating an IBS-Friendly Diet.

Chapter 11: Alleviating IBS with Exercise.

Chapter 12: Managing Emotions and Stress.

Chapter 13: Evaluating Complementary Therapies.

Part IV: Living and Working with IBS.

Chapter 14: Taking Responsibility: Reclaiming Your Life.

Chapter 15: Working with IBS.

Chapter 16: Helping Your Child Cope with IBS.

Chapter 17: Keeping Up-to-Date with IBS.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten IBS Triggers to Avoid.

Chapter 19: Ten Things to Do for Your IBS.

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Get Help for Your IBS.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Soluble and Insoluble Fibre Chart.

Appendix B: Glossary.

Index.