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Dr. Steve Burlison is a functional health practitioner, board-certified chiropractor, and keynote speaker. He has also been a patient. You see his health one day started to break down and he develop an autoimmune disorder. It started as a small rash - tiny red spots on his legs and arms. It was itchy but he felt it would surely go away, not giving it much thought, and thinking perhaps this was some sort of allergic or stress reaction.
Over time it...
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Hepatitis is a common causes of illness and death. Many types of hepatitis are caused by viruses, whereas other types result from the liver being overwhelmed by toxins, including alcohol and drugs. In this User's Guide, Dr. MacKay describes the most common forms of hepatitis, their causes, and ways to reduce your risk of contracting or developing them. He also describes vitamins, herbs, and other supplements that can help you reduce symptoms of hepatitis,...
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User's Guide To Healthy Digestion is an easy-to-read information-packed book that will teach you how to put an end to your digestive problems. Heartburn, indigestion, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and other digestive problems affect nearly everyone at one time or another. Health writer Victoria Dolby Toews describes the most common digestive problems and diseases and recommends safe dietary, herbal, and nutrition remedies to improve digestive...
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Millions of Americans deal with daily digestive malfunction and attribute it to genetics or faulty wiring. Jennifer Browne reveals the common denominator present in almost all chronic digestive angst: food. What we choose to fuel ourselves with has a direct impact on every part of our bodies, starting with the digestive system. Browne urges us to own responsibility for our own health and make conscientious decisions regarding the cause and effect...
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Jim contracted Hepatitis C through a blood transfusion after being wounded in Vietnam; forty years later, the virus began taking him down. Now Comes the Hard Part reveals the stress, grief, and guilt his wife experienced as she watched cirrhosis and liver cancer rob her husband of his vitality. This memoir enlightens readers whose loved ones currently carry a Hepatitis C diagnosis, who ask questions never fully answered by medical professionals: "What...
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Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Do you know someone with IBS?
What The Sh*t is everything you want to know about living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Tatiana first started experiencing symptoms linked to her IBS in late 2018 and was later diagnosed in 2019.
Faced with a lifelong chronic illness with no known cause, she became lost and confused.
This book is a perfect mix of her own story, answers to...
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"Crohn's Disease: A Memoir From the Toilet" is a funny and candid look at the author's journey through Crohn's Disease. A must-read for anyone suffering from Crohn's, colitis or any form of inflammatory bowel disease, it is also a revealing and emotional read for any audience. The author, a self-described "Chronie," recounts his journey from pre-diagnosis to his current life, telling stories that can alternate from hilarious to heart-wrenching. After...
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The Gentle Colonoscopy outlines an easy to follow soft diet program that is essential for any colonoscopy preparation. It is a comprehensive guide which takes you through both before the procedure and your aftercare step by step, to help you prepare for your colonoscopy. In this guidebook, you will learn about: *The soft diet protocol *Step-by-step instructions on what to do every day during the the week leading up to your colonoscopy *What you should...
11) Domina la Gastritis: Guía Integral para Comprender y Tratar la Gastritis Aguda, Crónica y Erosiva, a
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¿Estás buscando una solución definitiva para tus problemas gástricos? Esta guía exhaustiva te lleva de la mano a través del complejo mundo de la gastritis, desde entender los intrincados procesos de la digestión hasta descifrar los síntomas y las causas. Con un enfoque profundo en el diagnóstico y tratamientos tanto convencionales como holísticos, este libro es tu compañero indispensable en el viaje hacia un estómago saludable y libre...
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Relief at Last for the Millions of Chronic Heartburn Sufferers
Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive diseases, this much-needed book brings relief to the tens of millions who suffer from the pain of severe heartburn almost daily. If you find yourself dependent on antacids, losing sleep, missing work, or canceling plans because of heartburn discomfort, you may be among those who struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disorder,...
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a mysterious illness in which the large intestine fails to function normally. Its causes are not fully understood and treatments have often been ineffective. Now, Jonathan M. Berkowitz uses cutting-edge research to provide a compelling and effective approach to treat this complex illness. Using the best of conventional and natural therapies, Dr. Berkowitz shows how an individualised programme is the best way to heal...
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"One Step: An Informative Introspection on the J-Pouch Surgeries" is, a must read for any Ulcerative Colitis or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis patients who are considering undergoing the J-pouch surgeries as part of their treatment plan. Author Tara Sarathi takes readers through her experience of the surgeries and demystifies the process by providing relevant facts and statistics from the medical literature. Patients with Crohn's Disease or patients...
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Practical advice on living with Crohn's Disease from a long-time sufferer. William Sparke was diagnosed with the condition as a child, was part of a pioneering drugs trial which was ultimately abandoned, and finally endured intestinal surgery in his early twenties. This book offers his highly personal perspective to parents struggling to understand what their children are having to go through and how to support and help them.
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Learn the healthy way to prevent acid reflux and GERD. Acid reflux and GERD are painful and frustrating medical issues that can lead to serious health complications. With Prevent Acid Reflux you will be able to fight acid reflux and GERD by making smart changes to your diet. Prevent Acid Reflux is your step-by-step guide to reducing acid in your diet so that you can stop GERD and acid reflux in their tracks. Whether you occasionally suffer from acid...
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The Most Painless Approach to Adopting a GERD-Friendly Diet
Break free from painful heartburn with The Acid Reflux Escape Plan, a practical 2-week meal plan that empowers you to control your symptoms with smart dietary choices. Unlike other acid reflux cookbooks, The Acid Reflux Escape Plan includes detailed shopping lists and over 100 low-acid, low-fat, GERD-friendly recipes that cut out aggravating triggers without sacrificing flavor or taste....
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We all tend to take good health for granted. Yet we're all just a heartbeat away from ending up in the Emergency Room, if truth be told. And it's only when nature pulls the rug from under our feet, that we tend to remember this sobering thought. In July 2010, Steve Rudd, middle-aged, nondescript, writer, publisher and digital print specialist, fell seriously, suddenly ill, and was admitted to his local hospital for surgery to correct a perforated...
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Una guía completa de las úlceras: síntomas, causas, dietas, tratamientos herbarios y remedios caseros. Con este libro aprenderá: •Las diferentes técnicas de diagnóstico y tratamiento •Tratamientos convencionales •Los diferentes tratamientos herbarios •La relación entre los tratamientos herbarios y los convencionales. Explicaremos los diferentes efectos secundarios y propondremos medidas y sustitutos para evitarlos. •Las mejores dietas...
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This invaluable reference discusses every aspect of an ostomy-a surgical procedure that creates an alternative opening in the body for waste discharge from the kidney, colon, intestines, or bladder-from the first shock of diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. The coauthor's moving and motivational story of her colostomy experience is blended with information on the latest surgical techniques and equipment, providing prospective ostomy patients...
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