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Summary: LIFESAVER
Review: Dear Heather: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! for your book EATING FOR IBS. My husband was diagnosed several years ago with IBS and has struggled off and on since then. The past year has been exceptionally bad as nothing our physician suggested helped. He had gotten very depressed and was losing weight noticibly, was ready to quit his job and had decided that he was done with life basically. We're too young to be "done with life." After searching the net several times for something to help, I came across your book. It was an answer to prayer, literally! I didn't know how my husband would respond to trying the diet, but after he read the first several pages, he was able to identify with everything that was there and was agreeable to giving it a shot. It is unbelievable how just changing our eating habits have changed his life. And how delicious the recipes are. I have also been able to substitute safe ingredients in my own recipes, so some of his favorite dishes can now be enjoyed more than ever since he can enjoy eating again without wondering what will happen after he eats. We have been using the diet for 4 weeks, and for 4 weeks, my husband has been symptom free. He is a new man and feels as though he has been given his life back! Again, thank you for all the valuable information for IBS sufferers.
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Summary: Best treatment against IBS
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I'm one of the many persons whose life was changed by reading Heather's book on Eating for IBS. I've been following the book's recipes and tips for 6 months now and feel I have regained control over my health and my body. I have also rediscovered the joys of cooking and eating because it is the first time in twenty years I can eat food that will not leave me with the sad feeling that I've eaten the wrong thing again. I've got several books on IBS and constantly scan the Web for novelties but on top of the delicious recipes it contains, this book also provides the most comprehensive list of trigger foods, alternative ingredients, and solutions I've seen so far. It has opened my eyes about the dangers of several foods, namely egg yolks, fructose, and insoluble fiber. I have also followed links to some recommended products from other companies, peppermint capsules and hypnotherapy CDs, and these have had a great effect as well. So Heather has changed my life, really, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.
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Summary: Road Map to Health
Review: This book and the website changed my life. Heather's sound advice and delicious recipes in this book have made me well again. My doctor told me what not to eat, but she didn't tell me what TO eat. This book was my road map to feeling well again.
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Summary: The best writer on IBS today
Review: Heather Van Vorous writes the most comprehensive and accessible guides to managing IBS, and understanding the causes of IBS, available today. Eating for IBS and The First Year-IBS are not just life savers, they are quality of life savers.
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Summary: Not for plain eaters or for IBD sufferers
Review: I purchased this book because I have recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and this book claims to be good for IBD as well as IBS sufferers. I found originally found out about this book from this website http://www.helpforibs.com/ This book is full of gourmet-style recipes. The recipes call for ingredients that are no longer exotic, since they can be found in larger grocery stores (even in places like Alaska), but are still fairly expensive. Also, while this book claims to cater to IBD as well as IBS sufferers, don't be fooled. The recipes in this book contain far too much fat, spices and insoluable fiber to be appropriate for IBD sufferers. Still, these recipes are lower in fat compared to traditional recipes. While many are gourmet-style recipes that look like they will take every bowl and pot in your kitchen to create, they do look tasty. So, if you have IBS, and are looking for variety without aggravating your condition... and you really like your kitchen, I have no reservations recommending this book. But, if you have IBD, be cautious about this book. You will most likely find that there are unacceptable ingredients and preparation methods in the recipes, unless you have a very mild form of the disease or are in remission.
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Summary: Free advice
Review: Hi - When you see a health related topic that has spawned an entire industry you can be sure of two things: A lot of people are suffering and there is little or nothing, beyond the obvious, that can be done about it. (Diet books are a perfect example). So, to minimize ABS, simply avoid the following: Coffee, bacon, fried food, greasy food, vinegar, pepper, orange juice, grapefruit juice, red wine, all Thai food, all Vietnamese food, all Korean food, all spicy Chinese food, all acidic Italian food and Mexican food. Japanese seems to be a toss up because wasabi--a sort of horseradish--does not smolder the way chili pepper does. Of course everybody's different but much of this is a no-brainer, since stuff like greasy spice burgers are tough on everybody--not to mention, unhealthy. And be aware that "mild" in a Thai restaurant translates to "incendiary...but less so than our other entries". Some will say this is a long list but you know the alternative....and loading up with white rice and bread may or may not help--while giving way too many carbohydrates and possible constipation. I realize that some things cut both ways (no pun intended) like alchohol or mint or fiber. Just depends on which book you read. But do you really need a book to tell you to avoid pickles and pepperoni? Reaseach suggesting IBS sufferers are worriers, agitated, "high strung" or whatever is encouraging. But short of a brain transplant I wouldn't count on being able to calm your digestive system to a point where you can eat anything you want.
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Summary: Thank God for this Book
Review: Thank You Heather for your lifesaving book on IBS.
After two years of tests, surgery and five trips to Emergency Room for severe abdominal spasms I finally found information that helped me understand what was happening to my body.
With the information I found in this book I can finally take charge of my life again.
This may be the most important book that you will ever read in your entire life.
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Summary: Eating for IBS is a Must Read
Review: "Eating for IBS" gives invaluable information about the process of IBS, the solution, and even includes wonderful recipies.
I would like to thank Heather Van Voros for introducing us to the IBS diet and a new way of eating. The results were truly remarkable. From the first day, about 3 week ago, my husband, who suffered for 2 years, no longer has symptoms. It's like a new lease on life. Thank you, thank you,
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Summary: This book is a lifesaver - Get it and read it now!
Review: Heather,
I want to thank you so much for your wonderful work and your terrific books. I spent 2 years doubled over in pain for hours each day. I finally went to a GI doc, who was useless except for giving me a name for my ailment. I found you on the web, ordered your books, and within ONE DAY of following your simple but valuable advice, I was out of pain and returning to a wonderful and normal pain-free life. Not only do I not have any more pain, but I've lost twelve pounds, and gained back my stamina, my smile, and my love of eating. Your recipes are delicious, and your program is truly a lifesaver. Thank you sooooooooo much. Most Sincerely, Steve Wolf
Stunt & Special Effects Coordinator
Toll Free (877) STUNT-FX
www.scienceinthemovies.com
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Summary: This book is a lifesaver -
Review: I just wanted to thank you so much for your wonderful work and your terrific books. I had spent 2 years doubled over in pain for several hours each day. I finally went to a GI doc, who was useless except for giving me a name for my ailment. I found you on the web, ordered your books, and within ONE DAY of following your simple but valuable advice, I was out of pain and returning to a wonderful and normal pain-free life. Not only do I not have any more pain, but I've lost twelve pounds, and gained back my stamina, my smile, and my love of eating. Your recipes are delicious, and your program is truly a lifesaver. Thank you sooooooooo much. Most Sincerely, Steve Wolf
Stunt & Special Effects Coordinator
Toll Free (877) STUNT-FX
www.scienceinthemovies.com
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