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Whether You’Re A Newly Diagnosed Patient, Or A Friend Or Relative Of Someone Suffering With Crohns Disease Or Ulcerative Colitis, This Book Offers Help. Completely Revised And Updated, 100 Questions & Answers About Crohns Disease And Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide, Second Edition Provides Authoritative, Practical Answers To Common Questions About This Condition To Help Patients And Families Achieve A Greater Understanding Of All Aspects Of Dealing With Crohns Disease Including Treatment Options, Sources Of Support, And Much More. This Book Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Of This Disease. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Crohn disease
Not as helpful as thought it would be since 100 questions and answers.
But any information is better than nothing to help on concerns.

Free online
Last I knew, you can find this book free online (one of the drug companies).

Great Book! Answered So MAny questions.
This book answered so many of my questions, and helped make me confident in treating my crohns disease.I was also encouraged to join a support group where I could seek help and also help others. Finding the site http://crohnssociety.com has also helped me a lot.Overall this book has changed the way I live and made me realize this disease in manageable with some knowledge.

Newly Crohn's diagnoised
When I was very very sick and newly diagnosed with Crohn's, I needed information fast.This, more than any other book I ordered, was the most helpful and easiest to look up random questions as they came up.It was so helpful.I highly recommend it.Also, this is the only time I have used the next day delivery postage for a book and I am so glad I did.

A thorough guide with answers not available elsewhere
This book is extremely helpful in answering questions you may have and some you may not have thought to ask. Highly recommended as one of the top two layperson-oriented books to read if you have Crohn's or colitis. ... Read more

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Nearly 100,000 Americans of all ages will be diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - this year. Because IBD is a chronic condition, it requires a lifetime of daily self-management. Knowledge is the key to living well. Vetted by the American Gastroenterological Association, here is expert advice from a trusted authority, Dr Sunanda Kane, on all aspects of living with IBD. Readers learn cutting-edge information about symptoms and symptom management; use of medications and surgery; the role of nutrition, supplements, and specific foods and diets; IBD complications; how to increase fertility and have a healthy pregnancy; and, other ways that IBD affects people's lives. This book is for people of all ages, including parents concerned about proper growth in their children and teens with IBD. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this book is destined to be the classic self-management book on IBD, one that doctors will recommend to all their patients with IBD. ... Read more

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Latest and best information available
I have a good friend who developed Crohn's Disease many years ago. I do wish this book had been available then to help him and his family. This is a difficult condition to live with, for sure, but physicians like Susie Kane are working tirelessly to learn more about it and to share what they learn with patients and their families. You will find a great deal of useful information and real support in this book.

A powerful resource for these sufferers who want a greater control over their lives
Some things are troublesome to manage, but it doesn't mean you can't get them under control. "IBD Self-Management: The AGA Guide to Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis" is a guide for sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease, and how to live one's life to deal with the troubles that the disease throws at people. Evaluating dealing with medication, a healthy diet, surgery, and more, "IBD Self-Management" is a powerful resource for these sufferers who want a greater control over their lives.

Best author ever!!!
Dr. Kane is extremely knowledgeable and one of "us."It's easy to discuss your concerns and issues with her because she listens and makes the best decisions based on your issues.Get this book if you have issues! ... Read more

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More of an adventure story than an encyclopedia, this resource for Crohn’s and colitis patients weaves humor 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, from a uniquely entertaining viewpoint. Humor and frankness are used as a coping method, helping to illustrate and conquer common difficulties brought on by the chronic illness.

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Great read from seasoned IBDer
What an excellent book to read if you or a family member suffer from IBD. It offers great insight, humor and helpful tips from a first person vantage point. The author is an amazing man who has dedicated much of his time to helping others like himself, who suffer from IBD. I only wish this book had been created earlier so I could have shown it to my close friends when I was a teenager! Hopefully more great works to come from Tubesing soon!

Must read! For those with IBD or someone who knows someone with it.
I stumbled across this book one day through a facebook fan page. I myself have Colitis, and was immediately drawn in by what the book had to offer. Reading Andrew's stories, it really felt like I was reading mine. The insights and humor he shares is sure to make any Colitis or Crohn's patient feel at ease. Crohn's and Colitis are two embarrassing diseases, but Andrew says, they don't have to be. This book is meant to let all those out there with this condition that they are not alone. It's always nice to have others around so they we may comfort each other.

I don't know what else I can say, other than, everyone should read this book, if for nothing else than to learn about a very unknown disease so that you may understand it better and be more empathetic to those with it.

~Ken Kwaterski

Two thumbs way way up!!
As someone who has many friends living with crohn's and colitis, this book was an exceptional insight into the daily challenges of living with IBD. I recommend this book to everyone- whether they have crohn's and colitis, know someone with the disease, or just want to know more about it. I recommended it to a friend who was recently diagnosed with colitis at the age of 18, and she says that it has forever changed her outlook on her future and given her hope that this disease will not dictate what opportunities she will have in her lifetime. Two thumbs way way up!!

Insight into life with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
I read this based on the recommendation of a friend who has Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.It's both humorous and educational -- gave me a first person view of what he's going through.I recommend it for anyone suffering with this condition.I recommend it for anyone who knows someone who does, in order to gain a better understanding of what they're going through.

Funny and Insightful
A hilarious look at a less-than-funny condition. Tubesing does a wonderful job of providing a light, laugh-out-loud narrative of dealing with a serious, often embarrassing health challenge. Filled with wonderful insights about family, life, and longtime love, it's a great read, even for those of us lucky enough to have dodged such a diagnosis. ... Read more

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Helpful
When I first found out I had an IBD, I was devistated. Reading this book helped so much. Once I understood this disease, it didn't seem so overwhelming or embarasing. It explains everything so clearly. You really should get this book if you or someone you love has Crohn's or Colitis.

BEST resource for Crohns, hands down!!!
This book was the first book I read on Crohn's disease, and it opened my eyes and gave me boundless amounts of information and education.The book was very well written and easy to understand, even for people who are not in the medical field.I would recommend this book for patients and family members with Crohn's or UC.It's a wonderful resource!!!!

Very misleading book.
This was the first book I bought and read after being diagnosed with severe UC back in 2004. Thankfully, I knew better than to believe most of the information in this book. If I would have, I would have spent the last 5 years on meds and following my doctors advice (which was all wrong). I might even be sitting here without my colon.

This book is full of information that the conventional medical industry wants you to have. Information that benefits doctors, drug companies, hospitals, and surgeons, but does not benefit you, the patient. It does not go into the CAUSE of Crohn's or Colitis, but only tells you how to treat the symptoms.

In order to heal the body, you need to eliminate or fix whatever is CAUSING the problem, the inflammation, the ulcerations, etc. By only treating symptoms through steroidal drugs and anti-inflammatories, it's like trying to put out a fire that is still being fed by a source of fuel. It's not going to work. The fire will continue to rage and cause more damage.

Anyone suffering from Crohn's or Colitis should instead read a book called "Breaking The Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottschall which explains what CAUSES digestive disturbances and imbalances such as Crohn's, Colitis, etc and how you can actually eliminate and fix the cause, and thereby heal your body.

Since reading "Breaking The Vicious Cycle" and implementing it's dietary and lifestyle suggestions, I have been med free, symptom free, and leading a perfectly normal life. I consider myself healed.

A great resource
This book was recommended to my by my GI APRN. It was a great help as I was learning about my diagnosis. It continues to be a good resource. I highly encourage you to get it if you are recently diagnosised with Crohn's. Even the information that I already knew, was put in such a clear way that it helped to quiet my thoughts so that I could understand the next steps in my treatment.

Crohns disease
Had some good information but a bit disappointed as it quickly turned into a diet book with a new life style.
Not what I was hoping to find and be helpful for me. ... Read more

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100 easily prepared low-fiber, non-dairy recipes for those with IBD, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. ... Read more

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petite recipes

It arrived very promptly.It is very well done.I like the waterproof material it is made out of.Many good choices.

Too small for the price
I just got that book yesterday. When my husband got the book out the box I thought "they gotta be kiddin'". $ 12.50 for a small book like that is ridiculus. I guess some people think they can do that with people like me that are desperate with finding recipes that suit their disease. I haven't tried the recipes so I can't say anything about that. But I guess as in pretty much all cookbooks for colits that I read so far everybody has to adjust the recipes so they won't cause too much trouble. For example onions, garlic, corn, lettuce and spinach give me trouble sometimes. Especially during a flare-up like I have at the moment.

Not worth the money if you know how to cook
This book was not worthwhile for anyone who is an everyday cook.they are easy, simple recipes--no new ideas for me.

Great product
Item arrived incondition stated.PLeased with transaction as well as content of item.

WARNING--NIce Covers but Nothing Inside
Suffering a severe flareup of ulcerative colitis makes one a desperate person. There's enough conflicting diet information on the internet and from the medical machine to completely confuse anyone. When I encountered this book's promotions, I immediately ordered it from Amazon and waited anxiously for it's arrival. At the same time I began to look at the "low residue diet". Information on low residue diets is very limited and searching the web is the best way to find it. I applied the princicples of this diet to my food intake while awaiting the arrival of my new cookbook. I began to feel better withina day. When my order arrived, I looked through the book, closed it, put it back in the box and returned it.
The book contains no information on any of it's recipes' nutritional or fiber content. Information on fiber content and nutrition are some of the most important things that a sufferer or ulcerative colitis needs. Some of the recipes far excede the recommended fiber content and could make things much worse.
If you are having problems with ulcerative colitis, buy some rice, apple juice, herbal tea and canned chicken or fish. Do your research and go from there.
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Includes the most recent medical research.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) includes two chronic conditions known as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This has remained for too long the secret illness that no one wants to discuss. Although up to 1,000 per 100,000 North Americans have IBD, no one is completely sure what causes it, and there is no known cure.

Dr. Fred Saibil, a renowned expert on IBD, provides concise, up-to-date information on common conditions. He describes the normal gastrointestinal system, and then explains what goes wrong when someone has IBD.

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis also covers:- Signs and symptoms- How the gastrointestinal system works normally and how IBD affects it- Procedures and instruments used to diagnose IBD- Effects of diet- Drugs available and how they work- Children and IBD- Cancer and IBD- Pros and cons of various surgical options- Living with IBD - Effects on sexual activity and child-bearing

Dr. Saibil provides travel tips and other useful self-help strategies for coping with IBD, explains possible complications of the disease, and describes the special problems of children with IBD.

Along with detailed tables, sidebars and diagrams, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis features the plain facts about a disease that affects the daily lives of thousands. ... Read more

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Very good book
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.

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

Understanding the mass of information about Crohn's
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!
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.

clear and comprehensive Crohn's or UC reference...
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. ... Read more

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Whether You’Re A Newly Diagnosed Patient Or A Loved One Of Someone With Ulcerative Colitis, This Book Offers Help. Questions & Answers About Ulcerative Colitis Provides Authoritative, Practical Answers To The Most Common Questions Asked By Patients And Their Loved Ones. This Easy-To-Read Book Is A Comprehensive Guide To Treatment Options, Post-Treatment Quality Of Life, Sources Of Support, Employment And Insurance Issues, And Much More. Written By A World-Class Medical Expert On The Topic, Questions & Answers About Ulcerative Colitis Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Of Ulcerative Colitis. ... Read more

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From a patient who is also a dietitian...

Everything you need to know about nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease including healing foods, recipes, supplements and more.

At the age of nineteen, author Tracie Dalessandro was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and eventually Crohn's disease. After years of trying to heal, Dalessandro realized the power of using diet in conjunction with traditional medicine to control her inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rather than allowing it to control her. Nutrition became the link between feeling sick and feeling well.

What to Eat with IBD: A Comprehensive Nutrition and Recipe Guide for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is an invaluable resource containing the latest nutrition and diet information for those suffering from IBD. Dalessandro, a registered dietitian, shares her personal experience and expertise in this comprehensive guide, including tips on the following:

* Foods that heal and foods that hurt
* More than fifty nutrient rich, gut-friendly recipes
* Menu planning, including healthy meals and snacks
* What to eat when traveling and dining out
* Critical vitamin and mineral deficiencies and how to correct them

Practical and easy to follow, What to Eat with IBD, will help you feel better, reduce your symptoms, and gain control over your illness. ... Read more

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As a Registered Dietitian I consider this a great resource!
I see outpatients on a regular basis who have been diagnosed with either Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis. Not only have I benefited from the information in this book, but my clients have also found it to be very helpful too. It's important to note that almost half the book is recipes, which for many people this is a good thing. I appreciate the author's professional knowledge and personal experience that come together to make an excellent resource for people with IBD.

This really works
Couldn't keep anything in my system at all. Followed the diet it worked. Plus she writes so you can understand how to eat properly instead alot of medical jargon you can't understand.

REQUIRED READING FOR ALL IBD PATIENTS
This book should be REQUIRED reading for ALL Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's Disease patients -- whether or not you are curious as to what is safe to eat, or whether or not your disease is under control.I've had IBD since 1998 and just discovered this book recently.It's truly life-changing.

This book is written for the average patient:

-It's fairly short

-It's not overly scientific/technical while still getting at the science behind digestion in IBD patients (In other words, it's targeted at you and not your doctor)

-It contains shopping lists and breaks down each food group into "Foods that Heal" and "Foods that Hurt"

-The last half of the book contains recipes

Most importantly, the author has IBD so she knows what it is like to be in our shoes.

Let's face it, people, if you have IBD, you're spending lots of time and money at the doctor's office, the drugstore and too much time in the bathroom or sapped out of your energy.Spend the $15 on this book and the long afternoon it will take you to read it, and I guarantee that you will learn something.If you put what you learn into practice, it will mean fewer flares and more fun.This book isn't going to cure you, but it's going to make you feel better.

Good Book!
I was recently diagnosed with U.C. and upon release from the hospital looked for books on Amazon.com that would teach me about the condition and dietary information.I found the book to be very useful about my condition and have made recipes that the author has offered!

Fantastic
Sure, there aren't that many recipes in this book and many of them can use a little tweeking to make them awesome but this book is filled with helpful tools and information everyone who has an IBD (or cooks for such a person) should know. ... Read more

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Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores in the top layers of the lining of the large intestine. The inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon, but it may affect the entire colon. The inflammation makes the colon empty frequently, causing diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis occurs most often in people ages 15 to 40, although children and older people sometimes develop the disease. Ulcerative colitis affects men and women equally and appears to run in some families. There are 90,000 sufferers in the UK and 400,000 in the United States. This book covers:CausesDiagnosisTreatmentsSurgeryLiving with an ileostomy or a pouchLiving with ulcerative colitis, including emotional issues and effects on the familyDietUlcerative Colitis in young peopleFertility and pregnancyProbioticsFuture developmentsSources of help ... Read more

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An informative book on UC (mostly for the UK market)
When I got my diagnosis through, I thought my problems were treatable. It wasn't until after my second visit to my consultant that I realised I was suffering from a long term condition. Until I read this book, I had not idea how long-term that was!

I found this book extremely helpful, very easy to digest and quick to read being only 108 pages long. It answered most of the questions I had about my dis-ease and there was information I had not even considered. As a first step to understanding what I was facing, this book was ideal.

The layout is logical and the information presented for the lay person. Medical terms are used, but only after they have introduced and explained in the text first. There is an introduction, which informs the reader, accurately, about the contents of the book, giving the basics, such as the nature of ulcerative colitis, it cause, diagnoses and treatments in a one or two paragraph summation of each chapter.

The chapters are as follows:

What causes ulcerative colitis?
Diagnosis and tests
Treatments
Diet
Living with ulcerative colitis
Non-intestinal complications
Surgery
Living with an ileostomy or a pouch
Special circumstances
Probiotics and prebiotics
Future developments

The book also has the following sections:

Glossary;
Sources of help;
Further reading; and
Index.

Mr Cartwright offers a simple, very easy to read book, which is peppered throughout with personal anecdotes from those living with the condition, displaying the variances in symptoms and sufferers. I think reading about the experiences of others enabled greater comprehension of the material being presented.

Overall, a great introduction to ulcerative colitis, its management and future expectations.

A great guide
This book explains an unpredictable, complicated disease in really plain, practical language, even the very scientific parts. The section on probiotics is very enlightening and helpful - makes a lot of sense. ... Read more

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An overview of the nature and treatments of inflammatory bowel disease. Describes various medical, surgical, nutritional, and spiritual treatments. Aims to help those who suffer, and their families to improve and maintain a quality of life. For consumers. Softcover, hardcover also available. ... Read more

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Good Thing in a Small Package
This slim volume by co-authors Zonderman (a writer with Crohns Disease) and his gastroenterologist Vender packs a lot of punch in a brief amount of time.Very up to date in terms of medication information and surgery, theauthors also do an excellent job of describing the symptoms of inflammatorybowel disease and WHY you are feeling this way (something I've yet to comeacross in any other book on IBD).I was disappointed in the primitive linedrawings used to illustrate the book and in the negative attitude towardsome alternative medical treatments discussed in the "mind/body"chapter (although I was pleased to see its inclusion).The authors shouldbe commended for approaching the emotional aspects of IBD in a forthrightmanner and the book would be an appropriate addition to any IBD library. ... Read more

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Advance praise for The Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Fact Book: "Crohn's disease nearly took my life and dream of running in the Olympics. This book is helping me control my disease and stay in training." —Rene Felton, Track and Field National Record Holder "A much needed and valuable resource for IBD patients, their families, and physicians towards understanding IBD." —Kurt J. Isselbacher, M.D., Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital "Since IBD has touched my family I can well understand how this book can offer understanding and hope to all of us." —Gary Collins, Host, Hour Magazine "An invaluable book not only for patients but for doctors as well. Anyone connected with IBD will profit from reading it." —Henry D. Janowitz, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine and Director of IBD Unit, Mount Sinai School of Medicine "This text gave me a better insight into my illness. I have found that knowing what to expect makes coping with the disease easier." —Rolf Benirschke, Placekicker, San Diego Chargers ... Read more

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good
i thankfully wasted my money on this book after thinking I had been diagnosed with UC, then finding out I didn't. But, from what I read of it and saw it seems to be a great book for anyone suffering from either of these horrible diseases.

LIFE SAVER
GREAT BOOK.....WHEN FACING A SCARY DISEASE IT SURE HELPED TO GET A BOOK WITH SO MUCH INFO IN IT...HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT QUESTIONS I SHOULD BE ASKING MY DR.IT ALSO HELPED TAKE SOME OF THE FEAR AWAY. I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN....

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A good resource for the newly diagnosed but if you are an old hat at this stuff, read something else.It is nice to have on hand though when OTHER people start having problems and they come to you for info. because they know you have problems.You can hand them this to borrow.

Good overview, if a bit outdated
This is a very good general introduction to the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, for the family, friends, or patient that has been recently diagnosed with one of these diseases.It covers the details of the disease and also current treatment IBD (circa 1983).However, please understand that this book has not been updated since 1983.There have been many, many developments in the treatment of these diseases and the prognosis is much better than when this book was written.(They essentially only had Prednisone and Sulfasalizine for treatment at the time).They now have Remicade and other drugs used to treat IBD that are not addressed.

Overall not a bad book, but you can probably find all of this information, plus information on newer developments, in some of the other books on IBD.Needless to say, if you buy this book, don't make it your only book on IBD.

Great information on Crohn's Disease
As a Crohn's Disease patient, I used this book as a source for a research project.Although, currently there are more up-to-date sources, this book provided me with a vast amount of background information regarding the disease. ... Read more

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Helping me cope
I suffer from Colitis and found this wonderful book helpful and noteworthy. I highly recommend this informative book to others. ... Read more

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"It is estimated that as many as one million Americans have IBD [inflammatory bowel disease] -- with that number evenly split between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis"- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

Crohn's and Colitis: Understanding the Facts About IBD is written by a leading expert in the field and provides the most current and significant information on these conditions. The book answers important questions and covers topics such as:- What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?- What are the symptoms?- How do you get Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?- What to expect when you have IBD?- Dietary treatment- Drug therapy- Surgery- Psychological factors- Children with IBD, and- Alternative medicinal therapies.

Learning as much as possible about the condition is an important step toward taking charge and alleviating the negative effects of IBD on daily life. With this book, patients will gain a better understanding of diagnosis and treatment and begin to lead useful and productive lives. While there is no cure at this time for either condition, Dr. Steinhart's expertise and realistic advice will go a long way to improving a patient's health and quality of life and providing reassurance to their loved ones. ... Read more

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Concise resource/guide
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (10/10)

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, are rampant in this county.The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America reports that IBD affects approximately 1.4 million Americans, including some 140,000 children under the age of 18. IBD involves excessive or uncontrolled inflammation of the gut.However, in chronic cases it may affect the joints, eyes, skin, liver, bones, and may cause cancer. According to the author, Dr. A. Hillary Steinhart, "diet has been studied as a possible cause of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and as a possible treatment for these conditions."

Steinhart, head of the Combined Division of Gastroenterology for Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network in Toronto, gives thorough explanations of what the disease is, the symptoms, resuming normal lifestyle, diet and psychological management, drug therapy and surgical treatment.He also covers how to treat children with IBD as well as gives resources and references.

Because of the required diet changes, patients with IBD may not get enough fiber.Steinhart explains "The priority when you have n IBD flare is to recover, return to better health, and have improved quality of life. This may require adjusting or reducing your fiber intake."He encourages "to include more soluble fiber in your diet, [by] adding oat bran to moist foods, such as yogurt, pudding, sauces, and soups, as well as in baked goods (muffins and cookies) and cereal...Try adding chickpeas to lentils to a casserole, or include kidney beans in a stew."

Although devastating and incurable, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are manageable.Understanding IBD is the first step to creating a program that works. Each individual is different and what may work for one IBD patient may not work for another. Steinhart gives information that is based on medical research as well as his own experience with patients."Crohn's & Colitis" is a very reader-friendly resource book, not only for sufferers of IBD but anyone wanting to create a healthy environment in his or her gut.

Look elsewhere - ambitious efforts falls short, shallow and without helpful information
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic diseases which vary widely between patients and over time in the same patient -- so writing a helpful book about understanding and managing these two related disorders is an ambitious undertaking.Unfortunately, Dr. Steinhart's book falls well short of the goal, as the book does not have enough information to be helpful to a patient.

The text is too superficial and general.For example, the text devotes only 15 pages to discussing the causes of these two, distinct chronic illnesses -- which is surprising since the causes are not scientifically known and substantial lay controversy exists regarding potential causes like the bacteria that causes Johne's disease in cattle.Those pages include almost no details regarding the scientific bases for the consideration of the potential causes nor the learned rejection or ambivalence regarding some of those potential causes.

The discussion of dietary strategies is equally frustrating.Diet and medication are likely to be the two areas that most patients are interested in as well as the two areas that patient knowledge will be most helpful for (i.e., the patient can do little with knowledge of the cause but quite a lot with knowledge of dietary strategies).As Dr. Steinhart notes, no one diet is accepted as efficacious.However, the doctor devotes little time to the exploration of the many diets popular with the lay experts that patients are likely to be curious about - and a terse rejection is unlikely to be helpful to a curious patient.The one exception appears to be lactose-intolerance issues - if the text was devoted to other dietary concerns in the same way it addressed lactose intolerance, the book would have been much better

Additionally, much of the advice is frustratingly fruitless.Dr. Steinhart counsels repeatedly (and not surprisingly) that patients should seek advice from their doctors and not from Internet sources.However, any dutiful investigator will quickly find that the most fruitful source of detailed information is the Internet.Obviously, credibility issues abound, but doctors are not beyond mistake either.Dr. Steinhart does not provide a useful way to evaluate credibility or a listing of Internet sources likely (or unlikely) to be useful.

Also, perhaps things are different in Canada, but in the United States it is not likely to be very productive to seek to learn everything from your doctor.Most doctors meetings are quick, and the doctor has a list of things she'd like to accomplish.The time available for general inquiry is usually short, and appointments are often infrequent.The doctor can answer some questions or point the patient down the right research path, but the good patient will conduct a great deal of outside research - indeed, that is the point of books like this.

Similarly, the reader is advised that it is generally the case (hence, presumably not always) that denial, avoiding any response, and acting out of anger are "less successful" ways of coping.Although there may well be cases where denial, avoidance, and anger are successful, most of us would generally assume otherwise, and don't need to be advised as much.If, indeed, there are times when these "strategies" care called for, Dr. Steinhart provides no suggestion of what criteria to look for or what questions to ask.

In sum, Dr. Steinhart's book is an extensive exercise in "Ask your doctor," not particularly useful advice for the sufferers of these two chronic illnesses - 2 stars. ... Read more

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Ulcerative colitis. Treatment of ulcerative colitis, Biological therapy for inflammatory bowel disease, Ileo-anal pouch, Ileostomy, Inflammatory bowel disease, Primary sclerosing cholangitis, Colitis, Pseudomembranous colitis, Fecal bacteriotherapy, Helminthic therapy ... Read more

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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that has a number of long-term complications and creates certain short-term problems for the sufferer. Michael Kelly, himself a sufferer, describes the experience of ulcerative colitis from the perspective of men and women who have had the disease and examines the social and psychological issues surrounding the condition. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to ulcerative colitis (also Chronic Non-Specific Ulcerative Colitis; Colitis Gravis; Idiopathic Non-Specific Ulcerative Colitis; Idiopathic proctocolitis; Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Nonspecific ulcerative colitis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on ulcerative colitis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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THIS 9 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Getting Well, by Herbert M. Shelton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564599809. ... Read more