Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide

by Trent W. Nichols, Nancy Faass

A comprehensive and integrative approach to achieving digestive health using mainstream, complementary, and alternative therapies- Offers complete information on herbal and homeopathic remedies, supplements, diets, medical tests, and environmental toxin reduction- Includes a step-by-step diet to help readers moderate their carbohydrate intake and balance blood sugar levels- Contains effective therapies for 30 digestive disorders, from candida to ulcersAccording to the National Institutes of Health, more than 90 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders. Drawing on the expertise of 25 practitioners, Optimal Digestive Health" explores the symptoms, possible causes, medical testing, and effective treatments for 30 digestive disorders, from candida and colitis to ulcers. In addition, the authors explain the role digestion plays in many other health conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches, mood swings, immune function, and skin problems. They provide clear information on detoxification, food allergies, and environmental factors, as well as meditation, qigong, and yoga. A step-by-step diet is offered to help readers moderate their carbohydrate intake and balance their blood sugar--keys to health and weight loss. Optimal Digestive Health" demystifies the use of herbal therapies, acupuncture, biofeedback, and Ayurveda in the treatment of digestive disorders, pairing the best of mainstream medicine and complementary therapies with intelligent self-care for an integrated patient-centered approach to healing.

Genres: Health

608 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2005

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you surf the web researching about digestive health info, this book is good to have. Nice to have all the info in one book rather than various places on the web. Some good information in there.

[Sasha · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is an anthology, with each chapter addressing a different topic in the larger subject of digestion, a complex, under research and to some extent poorly understood field. It looks like the editing was rather hands off. As a result the book tends a little to the incoherent side. It's still informative, especially if you want to learn more about creepy parasites.

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skimmed most, and read some. While it's hard to adapt for a 4-year-old, there was a lot of varied ideas and solutions. It gave me a lot of ideas to take to the doctor and ask about, and some things we may try on our own.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has more information on the digestive system that most people would ever want to know!!! I learned a lot and plan to keep the book as a reference!