Living with Crohn's & Colitis: A Comprehensive Naturopathic Guide for Complete Digestive Wellness

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Jessica Black, N.D. Dede Cummings

Living with Crohn's & Colitis

A Comprehensive Naturopathic Guide for Complete Digestive Wellness

Jessica Black, N.D., Dede Cummings

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Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
15 June 2010

Gastroenterology; Popular medicine & health; Coping with illness

Series: Living with

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 inLiving with Crohn's & Colitis.

Living with Crohn's & Colitisoffers 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

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Traditional and alternative treatment options for a broad, full-body approach to wellness

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A three-month wellness plan adjustable to each individual's health needs

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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 & Colitisis a thoughtful, balanced resource to help you on your journey to wellness.

By: Jessica Black N.D., Dede Cummings
Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 13
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781578263417
ISBN 10: 1578263417
Series: Living with
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 June 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessica Black, N.D. graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her medical training. Dr. Black specializes in women's medicine including natural hormone balancing for menopause, childhood illnesses, and chronic asthma. She continues to study and research vaccinations, hormones, new treatment ideas, and cutting edge techniques used to improve health. Dede Cummings has personal experience with Crohn's disease. After her most recent hospital stay and surgery for Crohn's disease in 2006, she began to hike Vermont's 273-mile Long Trail in one week sections, beginning to realize a long-term goal that had been put off due to illness.

Reviews for Living with Crohn's & Colitis: A Comprehensive Naturopathic Guide for Complete Digestive Wellness

This book is an essential resource for anyone diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis. The authors do an excellent job of explaining what we currently understand about the complex interactions between the gut, our immune and nervous systems, and the microbial environment. The whole body approach to achieving wellness and the personal experiences of Dede Cummings make this book uniquely positive and offer the newly diagnosed patient the tools to help themselves on the path to balance and health. <br>--Kimberly Allison, M.D., author of the forthcoming book, Red Sunshine, and director of Breast Pathology at the University of Washington in Seattle <br> This book provides a comprehensive approach to helping individuals who have inflammatory-based GI disease. It takes an approach that is based on helping you get healthy, not just treat the symptoms. It is a must read for anyone who desires to improve their GI and overall health, and will help you create an underlying structure to support re