Living With Crohn S Disease

Author : Jessica Black, N.D.,Dede Cummings
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781578263813

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Living with Crohn's & Colitis by Jessica Black, N.D.,Dede Cummings Pdf

A wellness plan for those with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis—with expert guidance on creating a gut-healthy diet, finding the right treatments for you, and much more Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States alone are afflicted with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a category of illnesses that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and that number is steadily growing. Although there is not yet a cure for Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, patients can help reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing by following a comprehensive wellness plan such as those outlined in Living with Crohn’s & Colitis. Living with Crohn’s & Colitis offers patient-focused, expert guidance on everything from the latest medical treatments, how to cope with a diagnosis, and tips for balancing diet with a busy lifestyle so you can form a personalized wellness plan. Also included: • Easy to understand information on the role of inflammation and the immune system on gut health • Traditional and alternative treatment options for a broad, full-body approach to wellness • A three-month wellness plan adjustable to each individual’s health needs • Over 25 delicious recipes designed for those with IBD Learning to live with the myriad aspects of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis treatment, including dietary restrictions and medications, can seem overwhelming. Written by a naturopathic doctor and a Crohn’s patient, Living with Crohn’s & Colitis is a thoughtful, balanced resource to help you on your journey to wellness.

Author : Nichola Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1925564304

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A Handbook for Living with Crohns Disease by Nichola Hamilton Pdf

Living with Crohn's Disease highlights one woman's turbulent journey while living with the disease. Nichola has endured over 25 surgeries and many near-fatal incidences, yet she continues to smile and feel blessed to be alive. The book was written to assist other sufferers and their carers in all areas of living with inflammatory bowel disease, both from a conventional/allied health perspective but also through a holistic approach, showing them how to improve life while enduring this illness. It covers: diet conventional medicine holistic therapy work/life balance living with an ileostomy or colostomy tips for carers, families and loved ones and resources Nichola has written this very practical guide with determination, education and enormous love, sharing her own life experiences. Her professional medical team has also provided valuable input. Surprisingly, Nichola is grateful for what Crohn's disease has taught her, managing to turn adversity into opportunities and living an extremely full life.

Author : Monet Manbacci, Ph.D.
Publisher : Healthview Publishers
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-23
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Comprehensive Guide to Crohn's Disease by Monet Manbacci, Ph.D. Pdf

If you are newly diagnosed or a parent or loved one who of someone diagnosed with Crohns disease and do not know where to turn, this book is the perfect place to begin. This book goes in-depth into Crohns disease, including what is Crohn's disease, the history of it, and important information that patients and their loved ones need to know. From symptoms to different types of Crohns disease and complications to medications, this guide has a wealth of essential knowledge. An Inflammatory Bоwеl Diѕеаѕе оr IBD, iѕ a type of disease that is characterized by chronic gut inflammation. Thеre is two commonly еxреriеnсеd tуреѕ оf IBD: Ulcerative Cоlitiѕ (UC) аnd Crohn'ѕ Diѕеаѕе (CD). Thousands of people suffer from Crohns disease all around the world, which many research studies considered as an autoimmune disorder. This book covers the following topics: * Differences between Crohns and colitis * Essential steps for newly diagnosed patients * Typical medications, medicines and medical procedures including surgery * Healthy nutritional choices for Crohn’s patients including anti inflammatory supplements and vitamins * Family and Friend Supports * Pregnancy and fertility concerns * How to go your Crohn way! * Different diet options for Crohn's patients * Differences between IBD and Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS solution * Recommended foods for avoiding flare ups * Recommended foods for remission periods * Comprehensive lists of foods to avoid and foods to consume during flare-ups and remissions * Crohns disease diet tips and more! Although it is not a cookbook or a recipe book, this book is a fantastic diet guide, which includes paleo health critics and reviews specific diets for Crohns such as low fiber diet and low residue diet. The book is also a great source for you to see how to find relief from Crohns disease in long term. This guide also features two types of hints: the top 75 general tips for Crohns patients and 100 diet tips! You will be able to easily study (good for dummies) and memorize these tips for daily use for a safer, healthier, and happier way of living. In brief, this book has unique features compared with other books in the market such as comprehensive lists of foods to consume and to avoid, Crohns tips and diet comparison for Crohns patients. With this comprehensive guide and the features within, you will gain the knowledge and tools to live with Crohns disease or to better understand and aid loved ones diagnosed with Crohns disease. It also provides comforting advice in the wake of diagnosis and inflammation. Begin your journey with A Comprehensive Guide to Crohn's Disease, From Diagnosis to Management and Treatment, and rest assured with all that you will learn!

Author : Petar Mamula,Jonathan E. Markowitz,Robert N. Baldassano
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461450610

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Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Petar Mamula,Jonathan E. Markowitz,Robert N. Baldassano Pdf

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Second Edition provides an essential reference with an emphasis on the unique pediatric issues of IBD. Chapters focus on complications of IBD specific to children and adolescents. Treatment recommendations are based on the latest clinical research available. The textbook also presents sections dedicated to the aspects of participation in clinical research unique to children and adolescents and the complicated yet vital process of successfully transitioning a patient from a pediatric to adult specialist. Controversies in pediatric IBD care such as the off-label use of medications are also covered. The format incorporates multiple tables, graphs, and figures to improve readability and make for an efficient reference for clinicians to use. Thoroughly revised and updated from the first edition, the volumes includes new therapies that are currently being used or tested for treatment of IBD, important areas regarding incidence and prevalence, immunization and response to vaccine administration as well as advancements in our understanding of growth and development with particular to the use of growth hormone therapy. Other new areas covered include important topics of complementary and alternative medicine use in IBD, immunization, and liver disease in IBD. Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Second Edition is a valuable resource for pediatric gastroenterologists as well as adult gastroenterologists.

Author : Joan Gomez
Publisher : Sheldon Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crohn's disease
ISBN : 0859698203

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Living with Crohn's Disease by Joan Gomez Pdf

Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel disorders which can be unpleasant and embarrassing. This helpful book explains what Crohn's Disease is and who is likely to suffer from it. The causes lie in our lifestyle and diet, and Joan Gomez advises on how to spot the symptoms, and on changes to living and eating habits which will help. She spells out the treatments you may receive, including the possibility of side-effects. If you think you may have inflammatory bowel disease, this book will provide you with the basic information you need.

Author : Kathleen Nicholls
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780857012685

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Go Your Crohn Way by Kathleen Nicholls Pdf

For Kathleen Nicholls, life with Crohn's disease has been a constant battle against her bowels. But life has also been about David Bowie, dancing, and laughter. Go Your Crohn Way follows the highs and lows of Kathleen's experiences, and is full of useful advice for maintaining self-confidence and positivity while navigating the world of work, relationships, and those conversations. Warm and inspiring, this book demonstrates how Crohn's can be life-changing, but not just for the worse. Kathleen gives advice and tips on adapting and thriving through Crohn's, including a specially created phrasebook, which proves that so long as you know how to ask for the nearest bathroom, globe-trotting is still firmly on the agenda. Full of fun and humour, Kathleen's journey through life with Crohn's disease will leave you - like her - in stitches.

Author : Melissa G. Hunt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000462340

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Coping with Crohn’s and Colitis by Melissa G. Hunt Pdf

This practical guide provides patients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies for coping with IBD. It teaches a number of skills that can make coping with Crohn’s or colitis easier. Chapters provide an overview of Crohn’s and colitis as well as the interplay between stress and the gut, before offering strategies on relaxation training, physical activity, managing stress and avoidance, diet and nutrition, and medical treatment options. The book also emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and helps patients learn how to think about medical management (including the possibility of surgery) to minimize anxiety from catastrophic thoughts and balance potential risks and benefits appropriately. Dr. Hunt challenges readers to engage in specific behavioral experiments to reduce shame and stigma and highlights practical applications with case illustrations and clinical vignettes. This book can be used as a standalone self-help book or in conjunction with practitioners during in-person therapy.

Author : Rebecca Renck
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781504356961

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Live Healthy with Crohn’S Disease by Rebecca Renck Pdf

You have been diagnosed with something called Crohns disease. You have looked at all the scary literature and heard the dire medical advice and prognosis about a disease that cannot be cured. Maybe you have acute symptoms and are enduring the debilitating and embarrassing effects of pain, fatigue, diarrhea, medications, and surgery. Or maybe you are in a remission and while your symptoms have subsided, you are worried about when the next attack will be. What do you do now? Life with Crohns is not easy, but when treated correctly, the disease can be managed, reducing symptoms and allowing healing to occur. This book is about the power you have over your life and lifestyle to help you take control of your disease. My 25 years of experience have led me to the awareness that choices I made in my daily life either contributed to my disease or supported my healing. I found that by taking responsibility for my health and having the willingness to change my lifestyle, I was able to control my symptoms, stay active and live the life of my dreams rather than feeling un-empowered, sad and suffering every day. Join me in living a symptom-free life.

Author : North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421423517

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Your Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Pdf

"When a child has inflammatory bowel disease, the family has many concerns: Why is my child sick? What can we do to help him get better? What does the future hold for her? In this book, an expert team of pediatric gastroenterologists explains the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments associated with Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis to help parents and children cope with the challenges of IBD. The authors' empathy and experience are evident throughout as they answer such questions as: - What are inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis?- Is there a cure for IBD?- How is IBD going to affect my child's daily life?- Will my child's diet change?- Can my child still play sports?- Will my child need surgery?- What are the side effects of commonly prescribed medications?The book also provides parents with practical advice on how to tell their children about their IBD and discusses the challenges children may face at school and in their social lives, especially as they grow older. Additional information on IBD medications, complementary treatments, and further reading round out this comprehensive and reliable resource." --Publisher description.

Author : Toney Allman
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420506914

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Crohn's Disease by Toney Allman Pdf

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which an abnormal immune system response causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. This essential volume explains this disease in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances. Readers will also hear from individuals who live with this challenging disease.

Author : Darryl D. Helems
Publisher : Infinity Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780741435033

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Check Your Pride at the Door by Darryl D. Helems Pdf

Check Your Pride at the Door and learn how to live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The illness is real. The story is personal. The strategies work.

Author : Fredric G. Saibil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1552977714

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Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis by Fredric G. Saibil Pdf

Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, critical and practical information on the common symptoms and side effects of Crohn's Disease.

Author : Andrew Tubesing
Publisher : Pfeifer-Hamilton Pubs
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Colitis
ISBN : 1935388002

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ColitiScope by Andrew Tubesing Pdf

More of an adventure story than an encyclopaedia, this resource for Crohn's and colitis patients weaves humour with introspection and information with observation. Written by a sufferer of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the guide shares common tales and insights while also covering symptoms, medications and procedures.

Author : Penny Steiner-Grossman,Peter A. Banks,Daniel H. Present
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-06
Category : Crohn's disease
ISBN : 0787242829

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The New People, Not Patients by Penny Steiner-Grossman,Peter A. Banks,Daniel H. Present Pdf

Author : Nfic Romano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1990-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0840363214

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People - Not Patients by Nfic Romano Pdf