Diverticulitis: The 14-Day Plan to Stop Flares, Soothe Your Gut, and Eat with Confidence by Paul A. Clark
Feel like your gut is running your life? This practical, reassuring guide gives you a clear playbook for both the first 72 hours of a flare and the everyday habits that keep flares from coming back. No scare tactics, no myths-just step-by-step help you can use today.
What you'll learn
Diverticulitis, demystified: the real difference between diverticulitis and diverticulosis, what imaging means, red-flag symptoms, and when to get help.Flare-Up First Aid: exactly what to do in the first 24-72 hours-hydration, gentle foods, pain options that are gut-safe, and clear ER thresholds.The 14-Day Gentle Reset: a day-by-day menu that moves from soothing liquids and soft solids back to normal eating-without fear.Food that hurts vs. food that helps: soluble vs. insoluble fiber, smart re-introductions (including nuts, seeds, and salads), and how to read your own signals.The Healing Kitchen: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that won't backfire-plus shopping lists, budget swaps, and cooking techniques that calm, not scrape.Beyond the plate: simple lifestyle levers-movement, stress & sleep skills, bathroom mechanics-that lower pressure in the colon and support long-term comfort.Why this book is different
Evidence-guided, myth-free. Goodbye to outdated "never eat seeds" rules; hello to practical, personalized strategies.Clinic-tested checklists and scripts. Know what to say on after-hours calls, what to keep in a "flare bag," and how to pace meals when you're recovering.Confidence, not restriction. Build a plate you enjoy-and trust-at home, at restaurants, and while traveling.Perfect for: anyone newly diagnosed, recovering from a recent episode, or living with recurring flares who wants a calm, doable routine that actually fits real life.
Take back your table-and your week. Start the 14-Day Reset, quiet your gut, and eat with confidence again.