Book

Reclaim your life from IBS / Melissa G. Hunt ; foreword by Aaron T. Beck.

Summary:

A revolutionary approach to handling todays most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder. IBS is often linked to stress, but the vast majority of treatments focus only on restrictive diets. By contrast, this book addresses the emotional component of the disorder through new research based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It actually encourages people to change the way they think about the ailment and stop avoiding situations they fear might exacerbate their symptoms. Tested in a unique randomized controlled trial by the author -- who is a clinical psychologist and scientist -- this program, based on a solid scientific foundation, offers new hope for IBS sufferers hoping to reclaim their life. --Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781454918875
ISBN: 145491887X
Physical Description: xii, 210 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Sterling, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:

"A scientifically proven plan for relief without restrictive diets ."--Cover

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Do I have IBS? -- What's causing my gut symptoms? -- Relaxation training -- The cognitive model of stress management -- Applying the cognitive model to GI symptoms -- Test it out! Behavioral experiments -- Diet and IBS -- Summary, review, and final thoughts -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix A: Rome III criteria questionnaire -- Appendix B: gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS) -- Appendix C: IBS quality of life questionnaire (IBS-QOL) -- Appendix D: visceral sensitivity index (VSI) -- Appendix E: GI cognitions questionnaire (GI-COG) -- Appendix F: daily symptom log -- Appendix G: food sources of soluble fiber.