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Natural Stomach Care: Treating and Preventing Digestive Disorders with the Best of Eastern and Western Healing Therapies

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Digestive ailments, especially chronic conditions, are troublesome to millions of Americans. Without proper care and treatment, such ailments often reoccur and may persist for years. Dependence on prescription drugs for long periods of time can be difficult for many patients. An alternative to prescribed drugs for treating ailments of the stomach has been the application of "natural remedies." The "natural" alternative to traditional medicine has for centuries proven to be an effective cure for many stomach and digestive ailments. The use of "natural remedies" often eliminates for the user the need for drugs and possibly surgery. Dr. Anil Minocha, in his book, Natural Stomach Care introduces to the reader a wide range of easy-to-follow and effective therapies. Both the medical doctor and the layman will find useful the health information discussed in Natural Stomach Care.

It is surprising to learn just how many folk remedies are available to the interested person. Most of these remedies have been utilized around the world for hundreds if not thousands of years. All the material in this comprehensive discussion of the subject has been presented in a well organized and easy to follow format. The author first wants us to have an understanding as to how the body functions including the digestive process of food, the importance of restful sleep, proper daily nutrition, the reduction of stress in our lives as well as other factors which, when taken together, all contribute to a health life style. The author uses his many years of practice and research as a gastroenterologist to highlight the many factors that contribute to the wellness of the human body. Dr. Minocha corrects misconceptions that many people have held for years about the proper care and feeding of the stomach. In addition, he suggests many useful "natural remedies" for such ailments as inflammatory bowel disease, gastric ulcers, intestinal gas, constipation and other common digestive disorders. In another chapter he introduces detoxification techniques which, when applied, clean the gut of all impurities. A process that uses "probiotics" in which helpful microorganisms are introduced and help to keep the digestive process "in balance." Throughout the book the author provides helpful information on his subject, describing in detail each problem and how to either treat the ailment or the preventive measures necessary to prevent it from occurring.

Natural Stomach Care is highly recommended for people who are experiencing problems with their stomach or digestive system and are interested in learning about and applying "natural remedies" as an effective treatment for such ailments. Persons who are presently free of digestive and stomach problems will also benefit by learning natural preventive measures that when applied, should keep the stomach and digestive system properly working throughout a lifetime. Natural Stomach Care is a worthwhile addition to all consumer health collections in health sciences libraries and as a consumer book for public libraries.

Since I have suffered from digestive problems for a full decade, I had more than a passing interest in this book. After reading it, I put into practice some of Dr. Minocha's teachings. I can testify beyond any doubt, his counsel works. In my opinion, it is, by far, the most pragmatic book written on the subject. I highly recommend it.

John McCollister, Ph.D.

I'm a full-time health writer, and after 15 years in the business I've rarely come across a book that so perfectly combines medical findings with practical, easy-to-follow advice. Dr. Minocha is clearly an advocate of alternative styles of medicine, yet he approaches his topic with the eye of a scientist. When I want to know what something does, how it works, how to use it myself--the answers are here. This book rarely leaves my desk, and I expect I'll keep using it as a reference for years to come.

I bought this book after seeing a list created by its writer, Dr. Minocha, and reading some reviews. It lives up to its description very well. My entire family has GI issues and/or diseases, so I'm pretty well read on both medical and alternative treatments, and this book covers the 'natural' remedies comprehensively. You are given sufficient information to use a remedy, and enough to give you the knowledge to pursue additional information if desired. And most importantly, in my opinion, in many cases Dr. Minocha explains WHY these conditions can exist and why these remedies should work.

I wish we had tried a few of these remedies we didn't know about before my husband had his entire colon removed. I am still going through this book and know it will have a special place on my medical books shelves. I plan to buy a copy for our (wonderful!) GI doctor.

This is a superb book with excellent content. I have read lot of books on natural stomach care but none matches this one in quality. In short period of time, it has changed my outlook on living completely. I am going to recommend this book to my local library so others can benefit from it too.

This superb guide proves that all sickness and health begins in the stomach and provides helpful and practical information with focus not just on healing but also prevention of sickness with the goal of positive health! it is easy to read and the text is just not for those with digestive disorders but also those with sensitive and nervous stomach. With over a hundred citations in the book, the information is timely and scientifically sound. While every chapter is loaded with useful info, I found chapters on "Power Nutrition" and "Age-defying gut" most helpful. The natural strategies including the use of "Power foods" and 'probiotics" are already working for me.

The book helps you find the right combination of nutritional and modern approaches that best work for you to relieve your digestive problems. It covers cutting edge research as well as breakthrough, natural approaches and secrets that only a gastroenterologist who has treated thousands of patients would know.

The book is certainly worth a lot more than the money spent on it, IT'S THE BEST-I feel like a new person.

Yes, it worked for me..Covered all my questions with answers that were succinct , to the point and with great explanations. I especially liked the eastern approach. As a naturopathic physician I will be recommending this book to my clients with GI problems. Lots of practical tips on how to proceed in the most effective and least costly ways. I believe this contribution ranks among the best of 2003.

Just Great !...We need more similar books on other common topics such as arthritis and diabetes etc maybe the authors could help us out...Please

This book is a winner. Speaking as one who has suffered with stomach disorders for a decade, I can testify that the information is solid and easy to understand. In fact, it's the most pragmatic book I have ever seen on this subject.

This is a great book with comprehensive and helpful information you won't find anywhere else. It even includes an excellent chapter on the value of yogurt in preventing or improving digestive ailments. This one's a winner.

This is indeed an outstanding contribution. Diseases of the stomch and intestines are widely prevalent and some say increasing. Dr Minocha covers this topic in an absolutely fascinating and informative way. Traditional western medicine has gaping holes in its preventative and therapeutuc armamentarium. This book addresses this issue in an holistic and easily understood way. The book is superbly written and edited. Our Walla Walla book group has voted this the best addition in 2003 addressing healthcare needs for the public. Read it and benefit

Best regards

Ari