The Good Gut Guide [Paperback]

Stephanie Zinser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2003

This is an invaluable, information-packed health handbook for the millions who suffer from the misery of poor intestinal health.

Editorial Reviews

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'A splendidly detailed book! it will be a life-saver for a great many people.' Claire Rayner 'An invaluable book for anyone with a bowel or digestive problem.' Prof. R. John Nicholls 'Wonderfully empowering for anyone suffering with intestinal issues!..a valuable resource to have on the book shelf.' Rolf Benirschke 'a wonderfully detailed book about the digestive tract ! The Good Gut Guide will become the 'Dr Spock of the Gut", essential reading for those gripped by any digestive trouble.' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

About the Author

Stephanie Zinser is a medical journalist who has had articles published in the Daily Mail, Sunday Times, Telegraph and Mirror. She has suffered for over 10 years with ulcerative colitis, an extremely painful and embarrassing illness that finally needed surgery. She now wants to offer supportive advice to others in similar positions by bravely speaking out on the often ignored problem of lower gut disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (June 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007138059
• ISBN-13: 978-0007138050
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,896,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent home resource for digestive disorders, July 31, 2004

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KarenAZ (Gilbert, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Good Gut Guide (Paperback)

This book clearly lays out disorders of the digestive tract, and even addresses personal issues with embarrassment, intimacy, and other non-medical impacts of these disorders. I liked the anatomy section in the beginning which laid a foundation for understanding and imparted new respect for digestion. I actually found myself wanting to eat better and somewhat dismayed at the stress bad food & drink habits have on my body! I also liked that it offered medical, wholistic, herbal, and even aromatherapy ideas for treatment. I read the whole book in one sitting the day after I got it. While my diagnosis in quite minor, I feel this book gave me an overview of where it could lead if untreated, and lots of practical advise on how to deal with the situation and improve my lifestyle. I guess my only regret is not paying for expedited shipping so that I could have read it sooner!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource for everyday folks, October 24, 2003

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Jeff Garatz (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good Gut Guide (Paperback)

About a year ago I had very uncomfortable gastro-intestinal issues. Specialists performed a series of horrifying tests and and after four months had no diagnosis. Taking matters into my own hands, I picked up and read "The good gut guide" and begrudgingly changed my diet and lifestyle. I am pleased to report that my guts are good. Thank you for the well written and user friendly guide book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good good good, May 28, 2003

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Carol Rauch - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good Gut Guide (Paperback)

The Good Gut Guide is positively refreshing -- blowing clean cool air on gastrointestinal subjects that have been for too long "impolite" to discuss. It is written in understandable and witty English and covers quite thoroughly the whole range of "gut" disorders, from simple aches and pains to serious surgeries. There isn't one of us who hasn't from time to time suffered some gut problem, and this is a great resource to know what to do about it, with always a range of treatment options presented. Very helpful is the section on how to talk to your doctor about your problems, something that often makes people uncomfortable, offering alternative language for various conditions. A very impressive book!

Carol Rauch