The Bottom Line
This is a book that can truly help those newly diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to find some order in a time filled with uncertainty and chaos.
Pros
- Organized into days, weeks, and months
- Includes original, IBS-friendly recipes
- Written by an IBS patient
Cons
- Glossary seems incomplete
Description
- Takes the newly diagnosed patient through the first year after a diagnosis of IBS
- Chapters begin with an outline of the tasks that will be completed during the recommended timeframe
- Topics include diet, excercise, stress, drugs, alternative therapies, eating out, and holidays
Guide Review - The First Year - IBS: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
The strategy of "The First Year: IBS" is true to its title -- to take the newly diagnosed patient through the first year after diagnosis of IBS. This is no small task as there is a significant amount to learn about IBS, and every person responds to treatments differently.
