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Summary: Everything I Ever Needed to Know...
Review: ...I learned from my gastroenterologist! As the third in a long line of those who suffered from what my grandmother used to call "the screamin' itch", it's a tremendous relief to finally be able to both name and treat this affliction. Only recently diagnosed, I spent most of my earlier years wondering why nobody else in my class looked like that were trying to smuggle a Rubik's cube. What the heck did I eat last night, a Chinese Throwing Star? It got to the point where I was looking for a milder variety of oatmeal.Unfortunately, the diagnosis does little to help my superiors at the pepper plant understand my (seemingly quite understandable) lack of enthusiasm for my job in Quality Assurance; but once a pepper-taster, always a pepper-taster. Top notch book, beautiful diagrams!
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Summary: Letter of Thanks
Review: Dear Heather,
>
> I have been following your advice on eating for IBS now for a month.
I
> have also sought out other support and medication as you suggested. I
> have learned a great deal about IBS. I have had great success with
your
> advice! I even had to take an antibiotic during the month and it went
> great. The last time I took an antibiotic I was in the bathroom for a
> week and was afraid to leave the house! I have IBS-D. I am a little
> concerned about the holidays, and some traveling that we are going to
> do, but I think if I stick to the program all will be ok. I still get
a
> bit nervous leaving home because I have not had any relief for so
long.
> I have suffered from IBS my entire life I think. Thank you very much
for
> your great information and support!
>
> Blessings & Happy Holidays!
>
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Summary: Extremely Informative--A Must Have!
Review: For anyone who has IBS or who think that they may be suffering from it, this book is a must-have. Ms. Van Vorous provides you with all the information that you need to cope with this disorder (especially since she suffers from IBS, as well). This book really makes you feel like someone truly does understand what you are going through--unlike many gastroenterologists who just "think" they know how you are feeling. I highly recommend this and her recipe book!!
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Summary: This book is my "Rescue Hero"
Review: Heather Van Vorous, I thank you..As I IBS sufferer for over five years due to removal of my gallbladder, I have found the answers to all my questions in this book. The answers that should have come from my medical doctors but did not. If you are an IBS sufferer, and do not want to live with "attacks" any longer, I urge you to purchase this book. It is very easy to understand and guides you step by step along the way. I have begun a new life, each new day I progress and reach different milestones. I feel great and so will you.
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Summary: A True Blessing
Review: Hi! This book has literally changed my life of "hell" which I lived for over 12 years now. I was determined to find the answer to my problem and accidentally found Heather's Book. I had my gallbladder removed 12 years ago, and no doctor ever gave me information like Heather did. I did get the drug She suggested, but it was not enough, so I went back to Heather's book and followed a few more of her suggestions of taking Metamucil and Caltrate and it is over 3 weeks now, and life is once again glorious. Her recipes are also fantastic and well worth my purchase. Bless you Heather, you are an answer to many peoples' prayers. I strongly recommend this book! Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
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Summary: I Wish I Had Known About This Sooner
Review: I am a male that was diagnosed with IBS approximately three years ago, and suffered with it for four years before that. After being dianosed (at 36 years old, I got it at 31), the doctor told me change my diet, and that was all. I tried eating different, but it did no good at all. My family doctor tried a protein diet, but that failed, and I basically just accepted the fact that I would have to suffer with this problem. I finally found Heather's book, "IBS, The First Year, and after trying the diet, my symptoms have almost all disappeared, and I had trouble almost everyday. I don't use Immodium AD at all, my "insides" feel great, and all functions are almost comepletely normal. By the way...I've only been on the diet for ONE WEEK.
The food tastes fantastic, and I have had absolutely no problems sticking to it. I recommend this book to anyone suffering from IBS. Doctors don't know much about it, and frankly cannot give much advise, so thank goodness we have Heather to help us. Sometimes it takes someone who suffers from the same affliction to help the rest of us when doctors can't.
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Summary: Have IBS? This book is a must!
Review: I can't recommend this book highly enough. For years I've been plagued by what doctors had diagnosed as IBS. They talked about foods, particularly fiber, but since I've been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years, I thought I knew what I needed to about food, and was told that my diet was good. I thought the answer for me was in eating very little, no more than twice a day, and hoping... Nevertheless, the problems persisted, becoming at times quite debilitating. A few weeks ago I learned of this book. I carefully read it, and, last week, for the first time in ages, I had two cross-country flights without any difficulty, and a week's vacation with only one problem. It's all due to this book, which is quite well written, extremely practical, with detailed suggestions, and transformative, in my experience. Now, I suddenly have the feeling that perhaps actually feeling "normal" is possible, and normal is taking on a completely new meaning for me. For anyone with IBS, or who knows someone with IBS, this book is a MUST!
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Summary: Take 6 Fibercon and send me a check in the morning instead!
Review: I found this book, as well as the authors other work on the subject (Eating for IBS), full of useful information. However, I feel a better distinction between the two types of IBS should have been made when recommending dietary guidelines. Some of the recommendations, such as snacking on sour dough bread, will actually aggravate the constipation dominant form of IBS. I also found several contradictions between the author's soluble/insoluble fiber content recommendations and several other sources listing the soluble/insoluble fiber content of various foods. Overall, I would say this book would be a good reference to be used with other sources for anyone suffering from diarrhea dominant IBS.
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Summary: Needs Clarification
Review: I found this book, as well as the authors other work on the subject (Eating for IBS), full of useful information. However, I feel a better distinction between the two types of IBS should have been made when recommending dietary guidelines. Some of the recommendations, such as snacking on sour dough bread, will actually aggravate the constipation dominant form of IBS. I also found several contradictions between the author's soluble/insoluble fiber content recommendations and several other sources listing the soluble/insoluble fiber content of various foods. Overall, I would say this book would be a good reference to be used with other sources for anyone suffering from diarrhea dominant IBS.
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Summary: Adjusting life with IBS
Review: I have had IBS for many years. This book helped more then all
the workshops I have attended. Materials covered have never been mentioned by Doctors at these workshop. I think every doctor should add this book to their libary AFTER they have read
the book from cover to cover.
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