Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with Ibs

By Kate Scarlata

Book Overview

Two IBS experts--a New York Times bestselling author and a renowned GI psychologist--offer a groundbreaking, holistic approach with the most updated research to treating and thriving with IBS.​

IBS affects 45 million Americans; it's also a tricky disease-hard to diagnose, miserable to live with. With the advent of the low FODMAP diet, nutrition is one of the primary treatments--but most folks don't know how to connect the dots between our brain and our gut health. Enter world-renowned digestive health specialist and registered dietitian Kate Scarlata, and prominent GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl; their new book provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to IBS. Mind Your Gut shares valuable information on: The gut, brain, and food connection Stress overload - its heavy impact on IBS Easy to implement, symptom-specific interventions Nutrition remedies to calm your belly and maximize your gut health How to make healthy food choices in a food-fear and weight-obsessed culture IBS mimickers and when to re-examine your symptoms with your doctor And more
Offering everything from science-based interventions, targeted mind-gut behavioral strategies (such as body relaxation methods and stress management skills), as well as delicious gut-soothing recipes and nutrition tips, Mind Your Gut combines diet and behavioral interventions for a full toolbox of therapeutic options for your IBS.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030683233X
• ISBN13: 9780306832338
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Balance
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"