IBS For Dummies

Turn your gut’s frown upside down

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be difficult to manage, with symptoms that are persistent and unpredictable. IBS For Dummies clears away the confusion, so you can identify a comprehensive plan for better health. You’ll get a clear, organized rundown of the types of IBS, along with science-backed approaches to treating them. By understanding how the digestive tract works and monitoring your symptoms, you can identify your triggers, make smart diet and lifestyle adjustments, and live life to the fullest, despite IBS.

Inside…

• Getting an IBS diagnosis
• Learning how IBS compares to other gut disorders
• Recognizing the role of chronic stress
• Understanding the gut-brain axis
• Managing symptoms
• Finding medications and therapies that target the root causes of IBS
• Exploring IBS-friendly recipes