Digestive-Diseases Books

I think this book will fill a gap in the surgery of uppergastrointestinal system.It is a specific work of art about esophagusand stomach cancer.It gives excellent and extended information about the staging ,surgical manegement,mechanisms of occurance,radiotheraphy and chemotherapy of esophageal and gastric cancers.I think it is important to predict that it reviewed the Japanese and Western experiences of both gastric and esophageal cancers.It also has extensive chapters about complications and palliations of both organ cancers. The chapters about early gastric carcinoma and gastric lymphoma are superior works.I congratulate the writers for this excellent book.

i bought this book because i'm always trying to learn more about the digestive system and i really love some of the herbal books i have purchased authored by louise tenney.i wouldn't call this my favorit book on colon health or louise tenney books,it's quite general and not very in depth.so if your looking for something alot more comprehensive and technical don't go here.on an up note there are some great herbal recipes.

This book is my latest health "bible". It is well written and easy to read. There is alot of information about staying healthy in general and how the health of your colon and other organs (liver,kidneys, etc.) relate to maintining and, if necessary, rebuilding your health. I was suffering from numerous symptoms that doctors had not been able to help me resolve. Two months after implementing many of Louise Tenney's recommendations I am feeling better than I have in two years. The book is well organized, easy to understand and a reasonable length. Other books I have found useful in supplementing the information in this book are: Sinus Survival and Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Best of Luck!

Excellent review of the diagnosis and management of thegastrointestinal disease in the pediatric patient.

Probiotic and Prebiotic Recipes for Health is an excellent book to read if you are looking to improve your digestive system and health with practical tips, guidelines and recipes. They say your digestion is the engine that drives your bodies overall health, immune system, daily energy levels and protection against illness. Since I have food allergies and food intolerances, I found this book loaded with easy-to-read information that I am using to improve my own allergies. Now I'm not confused about all the differences and health benefits of yogurt, kefir, and the other varieties of fruits and vegetable for improving digestion. As a physical therapist, I will highly recommend this book to my patients who are suffering with digestive problems.

Fat, exhausted, depressed, pallid, and gaining frightening amounts of weight despite "everything's normal" reports from my doctors, I started looking into intestinal cleansing and detox products. Coincidentally, I was trying to find something to add to a 4-for-3 promotion order and came across this little book (my freebie). I wouldn't have bought it otherwise, probably, but I'm so glad I did! This is the most important "find" I've come across in quite a while.

Don't let the slimness of this book fool you; it is far harder to write one page of compelling, succinctly presented information than it is to write 20 pages full of a bunch of words. Jerry Lee Hutchens has done a brilliant job with this little book.

The first 53 pages, sections I and II, convey simply but profoundly the way the organs of our digestive system are meant to work--and work together--to cleanse and nourish our bodies. I consider myself an educated woman, so I thought I understood all that, but I clearly didn't. For example, I didn't understand how my lungs are involved in the digestive process, and it really opened my eyes to what's going on with my body now.

One profound recognition for me is how the blood and lymph work together to ensure optimal health. Did you know that, unlike our heart-pumped blood circulation system, the lymphatic system that works in tandem with it depends on muscular contractions to circulate properly? It was like a camera flashed before my flabbergasted face when the major significance of this one simple fact (of many in this book) hit home.

I don't know about you, but when given the choice of exercising to "burn calories" and nebulously "speed up the metabolism" (what an exhausting notion) OR going on fad diets and buying supplements to lose weight, I've chosen the latter. (It's easier not to eat than to exercise, after all; but, then, why does my weight keep going up and up and up along with fatigue and illness and the number of medications I have to take?)

After reading this book, I have to ask: What if our epidemic of obesity (and depression, fatigue, and disease) is partially driven by how the importance of exercise is explained to us? If not exercising is framed as more like not bathing or cleaning the house year-in and year-out instead of a means of becoming "impossibly slim" or impossibly "reversing the aging process," perhaps more of us would embrace movement as avidly as we embrace all those expensive (and toxic) home and body cleaning products--not to mention plastic surgery--that we waste so much money on.

And lest you think this book pushes strenuous exercise, the last section of the book includes some very simple stretching, breathing, and yoga exercises that can be easily incorporated into anyone's day--even some you can do while sitting on the toilet! It's not a have-to; it's a how-to.

Section III, The Large Intestine: Problems and Solutions, summarizes what certain digestive signs and symptoms might indicate and provides a valuable (and simple) at-home self-diagnostic test to determine how your system is working at any given time. This is where you will find information on parasites and common intestinal maladies such as Leaky Gut and Irritable Bowel Syndrome plus advice on the efficacy of various popular cleansing techniques. I would urge anyone considering a program of colonic cleansing to read this book first before deciding on how to proceed.

Finally, the guts (pun intended) of what I thought I bought this book for, the Weekend Cleanse, is a succinct 22 pages with everything you need to know to do a gentle, productive cleanse (up to five times a year) AND come off the cleanse without distress. There are no products to buy, just your choice of two simple approaches to the cleanse. I would have paid the full book price just for these 22 pages, but without the rest of the book I would not have understood their true value. Resist all temptation to jump right to this section. Skip an hour or two of TV and read the book from page 1 through the Conclusion, which begins and ends with these inspiring words: "The rules are simple: Take care of your body.... 'And may we all know peace.'"

Amen.

This book has greatly helped my husband and myself to prevent gastric reflux. We use carrot juice (organic, and in moderation), DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice) chewable tablets shortly before meals, Slippery-Elm throat lozenges, etc.

Others I know have also been helped greatly by this wonderful book!

We also use digestive enzymes, and pro-biotics (acidophilus/bifidus), etc.

It's amazing how much USEFUL information is packed into this small book, that is very readable, and I get no commission for saying this!!

My husband and I had Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) attacks that were lessened by taking care of our sinus conditions, but we couldn't get the attacks to completely stop, until we addressed our gastric reflux, by using THIS BOOK'S IDEAS!!!

Gastric reflux is so often treated with acid blockers, that have dangerous side effects, such as not digesting protein and calcium, and not being able to absorb Vitamin B12, leading to nerve damage (peripheral neuropathies!!).

With the DGL, acid production is not stopped, but the cells are protected from the acid. See Dr. Murray's book for details!

Sincerely,
A Concerned lady

a good update, but no comparison to Shackelford's original 3 volume masterpiece collection of the current, outdated and arcane, even epocryphal.

Very practical textbook reviewing all the scope of coloproctology for every day practice.

This is a very good book for those that don't know anything about colitis and crohn's disease.The book has a lot of valuable information about them, since when they were discovered up to nowadays.I recommend.

I believe that this is a wonderful book for anyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. Easy to understand.

A very good book to help one understand about why there is no cure and what options are available.

GREAT BOOK FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED!Very easy to read and truly helps you to gain a full understanding of the disease and its treatments.

Having Crohn's disease or UC means life can be an unwanted roller coaster of doctors, medications and tests. After almost 20 years of Crohn's disease, I've found it's important to have a reliable and comprehensive reference on the bookshelf.

Dr. Saibil's book is just that...it offers great sections on how to minimize disease effects on daily life, basic explanations (with lots of helpful pics) for family/friends, and drug and surgery info. As symptoms (unfortunately) may crop up and your treatments may change, it's important to have a book like this to refer back to.

I'm a fan of Dr. McDougall's because of his sincere and energetic efforts to help the public understand the importance of good nutrition. He has written and spoken of all the ideas presented in this book, and usually in far more compelling ways. This is a very boring, too-basic book. Skip it.

Perfect laymans guide to understanding the digestive tract from top to bottom. Along the way Dr. McDougall explains what can happen to cause various malfunctions of the digestive system. Must reading for anyone wanting to enjoy optimum health.

(a) very, very American
(b) very sugary writing, almost patronising
(c) weak on facts and evidence
(d) no help whatsoever except as a grade 1 introduction

If you are a fan of Dr.McDougall, you will know that he recommends a plant based diet to cure disease. He explains in great detail along with humorous cartoons to get the message across as to what causes constipation, diverticulits, colitis and so much more. Eat your plants and you won't end up like the cartoon characters, overweight and miserable.

I would also like to add that the more natural your diet is, the better for you and you feel fantastic. If you feel that eating a plant-based diet is a horrible thing to do, then you aren't creative. You don't just put veggies on your plate..you create wonderful and delicious recipes. There are so many sites online to find great vegan and raw recipes.
I recommend getting a powerful blender and a food processor. With those two gadgets you can make delicious soups, smoothies, sauces, ice cream, pudding, and so much more. You will never miss your old way of eating, and you will stay regular, your skin will clear up, and you will have more energy than ever before. Guaranteed.

The review before me says this book is very AMERICAN. I think all of McDougall's books are anything BUT american. The american diet is our problem to begin with. I had (notice past tense) severe JRA and had been on medications. While pregnant with my son i was in remission and thought this state would stick around afterwards. Didn't happen. I flared horribly 6 weeks after his birth and could hardly hold him. i was afraid I would drop him or be unable to care for him without medication. A friend gave me his book and I have yet to be on medication again. My son is 12 months now! It isn't an easy plan to do because our society is not set up for this type of eating. So, eating out is rare for us, but my results are beyond appreciation for his research. I have no doubt that God sent us this program. My husband and I are healthier than we have ever been in our lives and we were pretty healthy people to begin with. My husband did the program with me as support and he has seen his allergies go away as well!