Product Description

This is the third edition of the popular guide by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski. 60% of us have suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Here you will find advice on acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, and more. You will learn how to implement a wellness program that promotes healthy digestion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #599237 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: CD-ROM

Book Info
Author is in private practice, Kauai, HI. Discusses gastrointestinal and related disorders caused by faulty digestion and seemingly unrelated illnesses, including arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and eczema. Contains advice for healthy eating and living. For consumers. Previous edition: c1996. For consumers. Softcover. DNLM: Digestion--Popular works.

Customer Reviews

Excellent review
Excellent review of issues related to digestion and how to deal with digestive problems during health and sickness. Certainly worth reading. Readers may also supplement their information by reading these books by digestive disease specialists, Minocha (Natural Stomach Care 2003) and Janowitz (Your Gut feelings 1994)

Digestive Wellness, Updated Second Edition
Not only is the list of difficulties caused by poor digestion lengthy, it includes many health problems that people don't immediately associate with their digestive process. Most people know that bad breath, indigestion, hiatal hernias, and Crohn's Disease are related to what happens in the digestive tract. Clinical nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, M.S., C.C.N., also includes arthritis, autism, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and schizophrenia in the list of digestion-related ailments.

Lipski cites all the latest research and studies on digestive disorders and therapies in her new book, Digestive Wellness, Updated Second Edition.

Digestion begins in the mouth and continues through the stomach and intestines to the colon. Each organ has an important role to play in helping the body break down foods so that their nutrients can be absorbed. Lipski says that "most of us don't think much about digestion unless it isn't working well," adding that "many people with chronic digestive problems continue to eat poorly, never realizing that their food choices are causing their ill health."

She starts with an exploration of the causes of digestive illness, which is often related to lifestyle choices. She then describes how a healthy digestive system works, and explains where and how the process can get out of balance. Lipski also includes information on how to pinpoint the source of your particular digestive disorder and provides recommendations and therapies for restoring wellness.

She emphasizes that each person has different biochemistry, and that what works for one will not work for another. Although health professionals can order lab tests (and she explains these tests fully), healing usually involves modifying individual eating habits. Accordingly, Lipski devotes one section to self-care strategies, with the intent of exposing readers to "more plans, new ideas, and the tools to be your own health expert."

She ends with a resource list of nutrition experts, health professionals, laboratories, and suggested reading.

Lipski says that Digestive Wellness "is about taking control of your lifestyle to increase your chances of getting healthier and more vibrant each year." It's an excellent resource for everyone suffering from any kind of digestive disorder and those who care about them.

Digestive Wellness
An excellent book for anyone who wonders if how they eat affects their health. As a nurse in a wellness practice, I quote Ms. Lipski all the time. This book is a must read for anyone with a chronic health problem or anyone who doesn't want to get one!