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Controlling IBS the Drug-Free Way: A 10-Step Plan for Symptom Relief Paperback – October 1, 2007

by Dr. Jeffrey M. Lackner (Author)

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One in five adult Americans suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Millions seek relief through dietary changes or medications that often prove unsatisfactory and may be accompanied by side effects. It turns out that relief doesnt necessarily come from a bottle of pills or through diet changesit can be achieved by learning behavioral self-management strategies that get to the source of the problem.

For over 10 years, Dr. Jeffrey M. Lackner has been helping patients gain control of their symptoms. His researchbacked by grants from the National Institutes of Healthshows that these skills can help, whether their IBS involves diarrhea, constipation, or both.

Now Dr. Lackners Controlling IBS the Drug-Free Way offers IBS sufferers the same tools that have helped many patients control their bowel problems. Research shows that the techniques featured in this book can improve IBS patients condition and help them reclaim lives lost to this common gastrointestinal problem. The book offers a step-by-step approach that anyone with IBS can easily follow to reduce symptoms without drugs or professional help. User-friendly worksheets, interactive exercises, self-assessment checklists, and diaries for tracking symptoms and trigger foods are included to help readers master each skill. Also included are up-to-date overviews of medications and dietary strategies that readers can use to maximize symptom control.

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About the Author

JEFFREY M. LACKNER, Psy.D, is Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SUNY) and director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic, a nationally known clinical research facility devoted to better understanding and treating IBS. Dr. Lackner has been conducting IBS research for the past 10 years and has published extensively and lectured internationally on the topic. He lives in Buffalo, New York.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1584795751
Publisher ‏ : ‎ STC Healthy Living (October 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781584795759
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1584795759
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.88 x 9 inches

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david Conford

Product perfect for my needs. Seller delivers promptly with good, solid packaging.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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A well-written and reasonable book delivered on time and in even better condition than described.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013

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I have only read about half of it at this time. My Husband has IBS and the first few chapters are describing his issues with our home doctors and others to a "T". Am really looking forward to finishing it.

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FeatherFin

So helpful!

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2009

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I really loved this book. It taught me how my thinking and reactions to situations can really affect my IBS. After trying the suggestions in this book for a few weeks I was amazed to actually see results. I feel I now have a completely new and effective approach to dealing with the symptoms of IBS. - Granted, I still need to avoid the foods that exacerbate the problem, but stress induced episodes are now practically nil. I recommend this book to anyone who suffers with this painful and frustrating condition.

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Consumer X

Analyzing Your behavior is exactly what you don't want...

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013

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The book presents a plethora of research findings on the subject of IBS and the first section provided some helpful insights into the causes and issues involved. However, the book lost me when I was supposed to make a chart of how the events du jour in my life affected my day in the bathroom. The last, and I mean last, thing I need to do to not get engulfed in the cycle is to analyze my bathroom behavior any more than I already have done. In fact I am starting to achieve some success by just trying to go forward and live my life. I don't know, maybe the relaxation techniques discussed will help, but in the end this is still focussing too much on your problem. The best strategy curiously seems to be to not look for answers, and just move on. YMMV.

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Cristie

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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2011

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This book was recommended to me by my doctor, at the UCLA Medical Center. I have found it to be easily understandable, informative and very helpful in trying to control my severe IBS with Crohn's-like symptoms. I am unable to take many of the prescribe drugs, due to my body's severe reaction to them; by following the 10 steps, this book has helped me to reduce many of my symptoms, without the side effects of drugs!

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Penelope

Maddening.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2010

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Having lived with IBS since I was a child I am always on the lookout for help. But I found this author to be condescending and to err heavily on this side of turning IBS into a psychological condition rather than a medical condition, even relating IBS to early childhood abuse. I write for the medical community and expected to find if not medical advice (we all know there is no silver bullet to cure or control IBS) at least practical ideas. It offered neither.

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Ann

IBS

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012

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If you have not read other books on IBS this book will give you an overview of symptoms and how to find relief.

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A must read for those suffering from IBS