Hard to Stomach: Real Solutions to Your Digestive Problems

by John McKenna

You are what you eat may be considered just an old saying, but like most old sayings, it has an element of truth. Our digestive system is the focal point of our body. The ability to absorb nutrients from our food is the key to our survival and a healthy digestive system is vital for our general well being. However, in our rushed, modern lifestyles it is often unintentionally abused, causing our health to deteriorate from the inside out. Many illnesses, from chronic diseases such as cancer to many modern allergies can be traced to underlying intestinal problems. Dr John McKenna gives a clear description of our digestive system, how it works and how it can go wrong. Drawing from his experience of treating hundreds of patients with digestive problems, he has given us a guide that is highly informative yet easy to read and even humorous in places. He looks at both conventional and alternative medicine, showing the reader how to combine both practices to their own advantage. Most importantly, he emphasizes how critical the digestive tract is to our physical, mental and emotional well being, providing us with the foundation for good health.

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Paolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book that one can only benefit from reading. It is most beneficial to those of us in the western world as we are most prone to digestive related problems and are becoming ever more ignorant to the importance of digestion.

Dr McKenna quite simply discusses the most common digestive problems and how to address them. What was most interesting was reading about the case studies that presented health problems unrelated to the bowels but the underlying cause was poor digestion (eg. problems with the skin, vision, lethargy, athletes foot, etc.)

Having pursued the advice given in this book I am convinced it has improved my health. It has also positively changed my attitude to food and my outlook on the importance of good digestion and maintaining personal health.