Coping with / advice about allergies, including food allergies Books

Book SynopsisNo one in the family should feel left out when it comes to healthy eating, regardless of food allergies. In The Allergy-Friendly Cookbook, registered dietician Elizabeth Pecoraro teaches families with allergies to cook simple, healthy, delicious meals that are completely free of the top nine allergens: egg, milk, wheat, sesame, tree nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish. Pecoraro, whose own family struggles with child food allergies, offers 60 allergy-friendly recipes that won't take you hours to prepare and that your whole family will enjoy. With each recipe, she also provides substitution options, nutrition notes, and cooking tips. In addition, she shares which allergy-friendly manufacturers she trusts for her own family. The Allergy-Friendly Cookbook is a must-have resource for families who life with food allergies and want to feed their children healthy, safe meals.Trade Review"Elizabeth shares her journey and creates beautiful recipes that balance nutrition, flavor, and fun. Families managing food allergies will be so grateful for this wonderful resource!"—Marion Groetch, Director of Nutrition Services, Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute"Elizabeth Pecoraro translates cooking with food allergies into an engaging, fun, and practical resource for healthy living without fear. This cookbook empowers those with food allergies to feel healthier, happier, and more confident in the kitchen. Elizabeth is the food allergy expert that all nutrition professionals look to for advice!"—Maura Kindelan, Kindelan Wellness"As a pediatrician, I know that Liz's recipes are all beautifully nutritious. But as a fellow food allergy mom, I can tell you that this book is everything a food allergy parent could want in a cookbook! Liz has combined 60 child-approved, allergy-friendly recipes with gorgeous photos (if your child picks it out, they are more likely to eat it)! She not only gives you substitution options for potential allergens but brand recommendations with contact info as well. It is an amazing resource for every family managing food allergies."—Julie Sweeney, Allergy Mom MD, LLC"What a helpful resource for practitioners and parents, alike, in their quest to find allergen-friendly recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Elizabeth has a no-nonsense approach that makes her beautiful recipes inviting to try, all while bringing an ease back into the kitchen for those struggling to find healthful and safe solutions."—"This cookbook is a breath of fresh air for the nutrition world – a truly unique collection of recipes from a refreshingly empathetic perspective on what it is really like to live with food allergies. What an empowering tool that all parents can use to feel confident they are preparing recipes that are safe, nutritious, and kid-tested/approved!"—Amy Rosenfeld, MS RDN"Who better than to write a book about children with allergies than a registered dietitian who has gone through the trials and tribulations with her own children? The Allergy Friendly Cookbook is a wonderful resource for parents who are looking for simple, delicious recipes for children with allergies. The recipes use ingredients that are easy to find at your local market and the instructions are simple to navigate. A must-have for any parent who needs some guidance or ideas on what to cook (even for dessert!)."—Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND award winning nutrition expert and Wall Street Journal best selling author of 9 cookbooksTable of ContentsIntroduction1. Breakfast2. Soups & Starters3. Mains4. Sides & Sauces5. DessertAppendixIndex of Recipes

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Book SynopsisThe revolutionary, research-based programme for preventing, diagnosing and reversing food allergies The problem of food allergy is exploding around us: an estimated 2 million people are living with a diagnosed food allergy in the UK alone. This book offers the first glimpse of hope with a powerful message: you can work with your family and your doctor to eliminate your food allergy forever. Drawing on her trailblazing research at Stanford University and work with thousands of children with allergies, Dr Kari Nadeau reveals that food allergy is not a life sentence because the immune system can be retrained. Food allergies – from mild hives to life-threatening airway constriction – can be disrupted, slowed and stopped. The key is a strategy called immunotherapy (IT), the controlled, gradual reintroduction of an allergen into the body. Fully anglicised for UK readers, The End of Food Allergy makes Dr Nadeau's life-changing research accessible for parents, carers and professionals alike. Together with co-author New York Times bestselling author Sloan Barnett – herself a mother of two children with food allergies – she walks readers through every aspect of food allergy, offering a clear, supportive plan that readers can work with alongside a health care professional to break free from any kind of food allergy. Includes: · What to do, learn and ask following a food allergy diagnosis – and how to find the right treatment· The science behind immunotherapy and early introduction · How to gradually reintroduce foods not working for you and your family · Advice on what to eat during pregnancy to help your baby avoid developing food allergies· How to cope with the emotional toll of living with food allergy and eliminate all fearsClear, comprehensive and reassuring, The End of Food Allergy offers a life-changing, research-based programme to take the fear out of food and end food allergies in children and adults alike.Trade ReviewOur daughter's world changed dramatically after Dr. Nadeau successfully treated her life-threatening food allergy. If you suffer from food allergy, or have a loved one who does, this book is a must-read! * Nancy and Steve Carell *Kari Nadeau is a true pioneer: she has steered the allergy world out of the dark ages and into the light of scientific cures. For anyone who has suffered from food allergies or lived in fear of them, this book is a ray of hope. * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take *As a physician, I'm excited for the impact of Kari's work to unlock new treatments for deadly food allergies. As a mother of children with a history of food allergy, I am grateful for the hope that this book gives families — the hope that we no longer have to live their lives in fear of accidental exposure. Thank you Kari Nadeau for changing our world. * Priscilla Chan, MD; CEO, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative *

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Book SynopsisHow to use your diet to heal your body Countless studies have shown that food plays a major role in promoting health and preventing and treating disease. Kirsten Hartvig draws on her deep knowledge - and her many years of hands-on experience as a natural health practitioner and researcher - to give you a unique guide to healthy eating and to the use of food as medicine. You will learn how foods stimulate the body’s natural self-healing ability, and you will gain understanding of the role of specific nutrients in treating everyday ailments, aches and pains. Food As Medicine will also show you how to protect yourself against more serious health problems with practical diet and recipe advice. As a unique daily health reference, Food As Medicine also takes a fresh look at the nutritional value of the foods we eat. It will give you a better understanding of the quality of the calories obtained from the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in all sorts of foods, and it also looks in detail at the vital role played by vitamins, minerals and trace elements in maintaining health and treating disease.Trade Review‘This book encapsulates what we need to understand in the modern world: the impactful resurgence of the plant kingdom; food as medicine has sparked a renewed appreciation. We are now finally recognising the profound connection between human health, ecology and agriculture.’ Camilla Fayed, Farmacy Kitchen ‘Health is a gift to receive daily, with everything we consume. This book has facts and recipes, making it essential reading for all, as food is the foundation to life. Fascinating and informative, from an author with a passion for health and wellbeing.’ Barbara Wilkinson, The Herb Society ‘This modern reference book on nutrition and dietetics is deeply rooted in Kirsten Hartvig’s extensive clinical experience as a consultant naturopath and medical herbalist. In this book you will find a useful, well thought through and inspiring manual on the use of nutrition as a pathway to health. Its deep knowledge is founded on both empirical data and new scientific research. It is completely in tune with nature, and sensitive to the Earth’s example and resources.’ Anna Iben & Jesper Hollensberg, Nordic College of Natural Medicine Praise for Kirsten Hartvig's previous titles: Healing Berries: “The companion volume to Healing Spices, this book illuminates the many benefits of berries in meals and drinks. We all love smoothies but only now are scientists, cooks and indeed the general public waking up to their immense health benefits…. It’s an immensely fun and educational book.” (Cygnus Book Club ) You Are What You Eat: “A gold mine of information” - (Michael van Straten, LBC bodytalk) “Follow the Hartvig and Rowley gospel, and you’ll be well on the road to a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle.” (Daily Express) “An excellent buy for anyone with an interest in healthy eating.” (Health & Fitness Magazine) Energy Juices: “This book offers a complete juice workout to boost immunity, detox the system and revitalise the body.” (Sunday Express, OK Magazine) Energy Foods: “A wonderful book packed full of interesting information and exciting recipes which bring more energy into your life. This book is ideal for anyone wanting to improve their diet and their everyday energy levels but don’t want to be overwhelmed with science.” (Isis Talk) The Detox Box: “The Detox box provides a simple yet powerful way to maximise your health and vitality.” (Whatmedicine?)

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Book SynopsisMany of us are affected by allergies, from the dreaded hayfever - the scourge of the summer - to much talked-about food allergies such as lactose and gluten. Dr Mike Dilkes, one of Harley Street's top Consultant ENT Surgeons, reveals his top tips for living with and treating an allergy.- Find out the difference between a sensitivity, an intolerance and an allergy- Discover how allergies affect your body and why- Learn how to see through the hype and take control of your own symptoms- Prevent attacks and treat outbreaksWith a no-nonsense approach to this controversial topic, Stop Allergies from Ruining Your LIfe... The Easy Way provides a straightforward analysis ofthe latest scientific research, allowing you to live the life you want, whatever the season.

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Book SynopsisAllergies are increasing at a rapid rate and the team of experts behind Allergy Sense are here to break them down for families, ensuring people have up to date, and scientifically vetted, information. A lack of easily accessible and accurate information about particular allergies can exacerbate the anxiety of discovering a new food allergy or your child’s food allergy. Protecting your health, or your child’s health while also maintaining a level of ‘normality’ as a family can become an all-consuming focus. The authors of this book, an allergy specialist, a paediatric dietitian and an occupational therapist collaborate to unpack the difficulties in identifying specific allergies, prevent picky eating in children and guide you to live and eat as a family within the context of this challenge. As well as explaining the background and offering solutions Allergy Sense includes 70 delicious recipes for all the family to try at home. Chapters include:1. Demystifying allergies2. Is my child allergic?3. Emotions and the sensory world4. A look at ages and stages5. Adjusting to a new reality6. Living and thriving with allergies7. Recipes and meal plans8. Breakfasts9. Family meals10. Lunch boxes and snacks11. Desserts and parties12. Allergy action plan

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Book SynopsisIf ONE simple change could resolve most of your symptoms and prevent a host of illnesses, wouldn't you want to try it? Go Dairy Free shows you how! There are plenty of reasons to go dairy free. Maybe you are confronting allergies or lactose intolerance. Maybe you are dealing with acne, digestive issues, sinus troubles, or eczema—all proven to be associated with dairy consumption. Maybe you're looking for longer-term disease prevention, weight loss, or for help transitioning to a plant-based diet. Whatever your reason, Go Dairy Free is the essential arsenal of information you need to change your diet. This complete guide and cookbook will be your vital companion to understand dairy, how it affects you, and how you can eliminate it from your life and improve your health—without feeling like you're sacrificing a thing. Inside: • More than 250 delicious dairy-free recipes focusing on naturally rich and delicious whole foods, with numerous options to satisfy those dairy cravings • A comprehensive guide to dairy substitutes explaining how to purchase, use, and make your own alternatives for butter, cheese, cream, milk, and much more • Must-have grocery shopping information, from sussing out suspect ingredients and label-reading assistance to money-saving tips • A detailed chapter on calcium to identify naturally mineral-rich foods beyond dairy, the best supplements, and other keys to bone health • An in-depth health section outlining the signs and symptoms of dairy-related illnesses and addressing questions around protein, fat, and other nutrients in the dairy-free transition • Everyday living tips with suggestions for restaurant dining, travel, celebrations, and other social situations • Infant milk allergy checklists that describe indicators and solutions for babies and young children with milk allergies or intolerances • Food allergy- and vegan-friendly resources, including recipe indexes to quickly find gluten-free and other top food allergy-friendly options and fully tested plant-based options for every recipeTrade Review"Alisa Fleming has done a highly commendable job by collecting these non-dairy finger-licking recipes in Go Dairy Free." —Washington Book Review “This is the definitive bible for dairy-free living. Whether you have food allergies or are choosing to reduce or eliminate dairy for health or ideological reasons, Alisa walks you through every question, concern, and obstacle, and provides simple solutions in an informative yet easy-going and approachable way.” —Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend “This book is the ultimate guide to going dairy free! Part guidebook and part cookbook, Go Dairy Free is the perfect resource for anyone wanting or choosing to reduce or eliminate the dairy in their diet. Alisa provides a wealth of well-researched information and helps you navigate the dairy-free world whether it be eating out at restaurants, going grocery shopping, or stocking your own kitchen.” —Dr. Sonali Ruder, The Foodie Physician “This book is one of the most powerful resources available for anyone who is considering or is living dairy free. It is packed with insight, knowledge, wisdom, and practical solutions for 21st-century families. I am incredibly grateful for Alisa’s steadfast leadership here!” —Robyn O’Brien, bestselling author, renowned activist, and founder of AllergyKids “With her engaging and fully revised Go Dairy Free, Alisa Fleming has unveiled a remarkable road map to dairy-free living. Her array of 250 recipes is unbeatable—from plant-based ‘mylks,’ to creative mains, free-from ice creams, cakes, toddler foods, ‘cheeze’ wheels, and plenty more. . . . Whether you have a child with a severe milk allergy, your own lactose intolerance, or a preference for life without dairy, look no farther: this is the book to for you.” —Gwen Smith, chief editor of Allergic Living magazine “For more than a decade, Alisa Fleming has led the dairy-free movement sharing recipes, product reviews, and lifestyle tips with millions of readers. Now, Alisa delivers the quintessential dairy-free resource with Go Dairy Free. This book will give you the confidence and necessary tools to go dairy free—for good!” —Dreena Burton, author of Plant-Powered Families, dreenaburton.com “This book is a must-have reference guide and a vital tool for everyone living a dairy-free life, as well as anyone considering making the leap. The depth of information is outstanding and the organization of such a wide breadth of knowledge makes Go Dairy Free an unparalleled essential on the topic. . . . This book makes the what, why, and how of dairy-free living absolutely effortless.” —Meghan Telpner, bestselling author of The UnDiet Cookbook and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition “I wish I had Alisa Fleming’s book as a resource when I transitioned to a dairy-free lifestyle to help manage my chronic asthma almost a decade ago. Now, her community and books are a resource for my clients and audience. No one should be worried that removing dairy means deprivation or lack of joy in eating. Go Dairy Free’s tips and recipes show that you can still enjoy your favorite dishes and even expand your diet’s variety and nutrient density.” —Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, sports nutrition consultant and intuitive eating expert “Go Dairy Free is a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to navigate a dairy-free life fully without feeling deprived. . . . As we continue to see the numbers of people going dairy free increase for a variety of reasons, this book will prove to be a valuable tool for so many individuals.” —Amy Good, RD, LD “When I realized it was truly time to kick the dairy if I wanted to feel better, I needed two things: information that would fully convince me it was a good idea and a guide to make it seem less intimidating. I found both of those in Go Dairy Free and it made the journey so much easier.” —Amanda Brooks, owner of RunToTheFinish.com “Whether you’re new to going dairy-free or just need some fresh recipe inspiration, Alisa has got you covered with this comprehensive collection of easy and delicious recipes. Her real world tips are sure to help make the transition to this lifestyle easier, without missing out on any of the essential nutrients your body needs.” —Megan Gilmore, author of Everyday Detox and No Excuses DetoxTable of ContentsContents The Go Dairy Free Journey Why Dairy Free? It's Personal Section 1: Understanding Dairy & Dairy Free from a Health Perspective Chapter 1: What Is Dairy? Chapter 2: Why We Live Dairy Free Chapter 3: Strong Bones, Calcium & Beyond Chapter 4: Infant & Childhood Milk Allergies Chapter 5: Other Dairy-Free Concerns Section 2: Eating Away from Home Chapter 6: Restaurant Dining Chapter 7: Social Events & Travel Section 3: Grocery Shopping & Preparing Your Kitchen Chapter 8: Decoding Food Labels Chapter 9: Shopping List Inspirations Chapter 10: Grocery Tips Chapter 11: The Well-Equipped Kitchen Section 4: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Dairy Substitutes Chapter 12: Discovering the Milky Way Chapter 13: How to Moo-ve Beyond Butter Chapter 14: Cheese, Chocolate & Creamer Tips Chapter 15: Essential Dairy Subs Section 5: The Recipes Recipe & Food Allergy Index Chapter 16: Milking Plants Chapter 17: Cream of the Crop Chapter 18: Cheesy Alternatives Chapter 19: Blends to Brews Chapter 20: Rise & Dine! Chapter 21: Bakeshop Bites Chapter 22: Fresh Bread Chapter 23: Snack on This Chapter 24: Lay It on Thick Chapter 25: Soup for the Soul Chapter 26: Pizza Night Chapter 27: So Many Pasta-bilities Chapter 28: More Marvelous Mains Chapter 29: Warm Sides Chapter 30: The Cookie Jar Chapter 31: Take the Cake Chapter 32: Easy as Pie, Pudding & Mousse Chapter 33: Ice Cream Social Chapter 34: Sweet Everythings

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Book SynopsisWhat can be more inspiring and resilient than listening to a five-year-old girl who spent her life until then struggling with severe multiple food allergies, saying that when she couldn’t eat strawberries, she pretended that watermelons were strawberries? Moments like this kept Sandra Bacchi strong and positive while facing the shadows that came to the surface when she became a mother. Watermelons Are Not Strawberries is a photographic memoir about the ups and downs of parenting and the surprising lessons about acceptance and healing we can learn from our children. The visual experience of moving from chaos to clarity is both vulnerable and relatable, giving the viewer a window into what it means to find peace and a little bit of hope.Trade Review“Sandra Bacchi’s photographs portray contradiction through layers, rich lighting, and beautiful compositions. Quite simply, Bacchi photographs visualize what it feels like to be simultaneously isolated and connected, while honouring the delicate balance of nurturing and letting go. As a photography professor, the complexity, beauty, honesty, and unique approach to photographing this subject are what drew me to featuring her work as an example of "contemporary strong women" in my classes at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.”

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Book SynopsisA compelling exploration of the mysteries of environmental toxicity and the community of “sensitives”—people with powerful, puzzling symptoms resulting from exposure to chemicals, fragrances, and cell phone signals, that have no effect on “normals.”They call themselves “sensitives.” Over fifty million Americans endure a mysterious environmental illness that renders them allergic to chemicals. Innocuous staples from deodorant to garbage bags wreak havoc on sensitives. For them, the enemy is modernity itself. No one is born with EI. It often starts with a single toxic exposure. Then the symptoms hit: extreme fatigue, brain fog, muscle aches, inability to tolerate certain foods. With over 85,000 chemicals in the environment, danger lurks around every corner. Largely ignored by the medical establishment and dismissed by family and friends, sensitives often resort to odd ersatz remedies, like lining their walls with aluminum foil or hanging mail on a clothesline for days so it can “off-gas” before they open it. Broudy encounters Brian Welsh, a prominent figure in the EI community, and quickly becomes fascinated by his plight. When Brian goes missing, Broudy travels with Jeremy, an eager, trusting sensitive to find Brian, investigate this disease, and delve into the intricate, ardent subculture that surrounds it. Their destination: Snowflake, the capital of the EI world. Located in eastern Arizona, it is a haven where sensitives can live openly without fear of toxins or the judgment of insensitive “normals.” While Broudy’s book is wry, pacey, and down-to-earth, it also dives deeply into compelling corners of medical and American history. He finds telling parallels between sensitives and their cultural forebears, from the Puritans to those refugees and dreamers who settled the West. Ousted from mainstream society, these latter-day exiles nonetheless shed bright light on the anxious, noxious world we all inhabit now.

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Book SynopsisJeder fünfte Deutsche leidet unter Reizdarmbeschwerden. Vielleicht auch Sie? Dieses Buch verspricht Linderung bei Durchfall oder Verstopfungen, Blähungen und Schmerzen. Der Internist und Ernährungsmediziner Dr. Matthias Robert beschreibt, was sich hinter dem Reizdarmsyndrom verbirgt, welche so gar nicht reizenden Symptome es mit sich bringt und welche Untersuchungen Ihr Arzt bei Ihnen durchführt, um die Diagnose stellen und andere Erkrankungen ausschließen zu können. Er erklärt, wie das komplexe Organ Darm funktioniert, wie eng Bauch und Hirn verbunden sind und warum deshalb Psyche und Stress eine so große Rolle beim Reizdarmsyndrom spielen. Vor allem aber setzt er sich mit den verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Therapie auseinander und stellt eine ganze Reihe von Möglichkeiten vor, wie Sie Ihre Beschwerden lindern können: Ernährungsumstellung und Entspannung, Medikamente und alternative Heilmethoden. Damit endlich Ruhe in Ihrem Bauch einkehrt.Trade Review"Reizdarmbeschwerden lindern für Dummies" ist locker geschrieben und doch vollgestopft mit Wissen und Tipps, sodass das Buch das Zeug hat, Betroffene durch ihren schwierigen Alltag hilfreich zu begleiten. Sehr empfehlenswert! (Llifestylesite .de 3. Juli 2020)Table of ContentsÜber den Autor 7 Über den Fachkorrektor 7 Einleitung 21 Über dieses Buch 21 Konventionen in diesem Buch 22 Was Sie nicht lesen müssen 22 Törichte Annahmen über den Leser 22 Wie dieses Buch aufgebaut ist 23 Teil I: Eine erste Annäherung an den Reizdarm 23 Teil II: Was man wissen sollte 24 Teil III: Auf zum Arzt 24 Teil IV: Die Behandlung 24 Teil V: Leben und arbeiten mit Reizdarm 25 Teil VI: Der Top-Ten-Teil 25 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 25 Wie es weitergeht 26 Teil I: Was man zunächst wissen sollte 27 Kapitel 1 Was der Reizdarm ist – und was nicht 29 Alles andere als reizend – Die Beschwerden 31 Vier Typen von Reizdarm 33 Die Suche nach den Ursachen 33 Was man weiß 34 Alle Wege führen nach Rom 36 Wie sich der Reizdarm auf die Seele auswirkt 37 Warum es wichtig ist, einen Arzt aufzusuchen 38 Kapitel 2 Möglichkeiten, Reizdarmbeschwerden zu lindern 39 Reizdarm weg in 28 Tagen! Nein? Schade 39 Die Erwartung anpassen 40 Linderung statt Heilung 40 Die Erkrankung verstehen 41 Die Therapiemöglichkeiten – Die Qual der Wahl 42 Die Kunst der medikamentösen Therapie 44 Anders essen: Ernährung umstellen 44 Alternative Heilmethoden ausprobieren 45 Leben mit Reizdarm 45 Teil II: Was man wissen sollte 47 Kapitel 3 Der Darm – unendliche Weiten 49 Was oben reinkommt, muss unten wieder raus 50 Der Weg durch den Körper 50 Transportwege im Darm: propulsiv oder nicht? 52 Der Dünndarm: Dünn, aber dick im Geschäft 53 Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht: Neutralisierung des Speisebreis 54 Aufnahme der Nährstoffe 55 Aufspaltung der Nahrung 57 Wasseraufnahme 57 Hormonproduktion 58 Verteidigung der Gesundheit: Die Darmbarriere 59 Troublemaker Mastzelle 61 Mikroentzündungen als Ursache des Reizdarms? 61 Der Blinddarm: Grenzübergang und Blindgänger 62 Der Dickdarm: Dick, aber nicht doof 63 Der Dickdarm im Detail 63 Der Drecksarbeiter Dickdarm 63 Wo die Bakterien hausen 64 Mast- oder Enddarm 64 Kapitel 4 Die Bakterien – WG des Menschen 67 Unsere Mitbewohner 67 Das Mikrobiom: Lange verkannt 68 Multikulti im Darm 68 Aerobier und Anaerobier: Friedliches Miteinander 69 Sauerstoffgierig und normalerweise harmlos: E coli 69 Laktobazillen: Kleine Milchsäureproduzenten 70 Aller Anfang ist keimfrei 70 Wie die Bakterien in den Darm gelangen 70 Stillen: Milch und gute Bakterien trinken 71 »Gute« und »böse« Bakterien: Eine Frage des Charakters 71 Fakultativ pathogen: Alles kann, nichts muss 71 Obligat pathogen: Einmal böse, immer böse 72 EHEC und Co: Die fiese Verwandtschaft 72 Sagen Sie mir, was Sie essen, dann sag ich Ihnen, was in Ihnen lebt 73 Bacteroides: Bei Fleischessern 74 Prevotella: Bei Vegetariern und Rheumatikern 75 Ruminokokken: Die haut nichts aus den Socken 75 Wie Darmbakterien unsere Gesundheit verteidigen 76 Freund oder Feind? 77 Reicht die körpereigene Vitaminbar? 77 Bakterien und ihr Einfluss auf die Gesundheit 78 Kapitel 5 Das Bauchhirn – Der Darm denkt mit 79 Das enterische Nervensystem 80 Großhirn und ENS: Outsourcing 80 Die Darm-Hirn-Achse 81 Der Darm als Sensibelchen 83 Die Darmflora und ihre Wirkung auf die Psyche 83 Wie die Kommunikation zwischen Hirn und Darm abläuft 84 Der Vagusnerv als Boss des vegetativen Nervensystems 85 Parasympathikus und Sympathikus: Das dynamische Duo 85 Im Darm gebildete Hormone 86 Serotonin: Darmbakterien machen glücklich 89 Dopamin treibt an 91 GABA gibt Gelassenheit 91 Kapitel 6 Alles nur Kopfsache? Wie Stress Psyche und Darm beeinflusst 93 Kämpfe oder flieh – Stress ist überlebenswichtig 94 Positiver und negativer Stress 95 Der Stress beginnt im Kopf 96 Großhirn: Die komplexe Walnuss 97 Kleinhirn, aber oho 98 Hirnstamm – primitiv, aber überlebenswichtig 99 Zwischenhirn: Die Schaltzentrale 99 Zwei Wege der Stressreaktion 102 Folgen der Stresshormone 103 Der Kern der Emotionen: Die Amygdala 104 Reizdarm ist nicht gleich Reizdarm 105 Kapitel 7 Warum wir essen 107 Makronährstoffe – Die großen Drei 108 Kohlenhydrate: Alles Zucker 108 Der Ballast mit den Ballaststoffen 111 Famose Fette 114 Exquisite Eiweiße 117 Mikronährstoffe und die üblichen Verdächtigen 118 Gluten geht immer 123 Histamin – spielt auch beim Reizdarm eine Rolle 123 Zusatzstoffe – Was sind das eigentlich? 123 Dauerbrenner Glutamat (E 621) 126 Süß, süßer, Aspartam (E 951) 127 Der Konservierungsstoff Benzoesäure (E 210), ein Katzenkiller? 128 Gesunde Ernährung 128 War früher alles besser? 128 Was die DGE unter »gesunder« Ernährung versteht 130 Gesunde Ernährung im Alltag 132 Teil III: Auf zum Arzt 133 Kapitel 8 Der Besuch beim Arzt 135 Wann Sie den Arzt aufsuchen sollten 135 Wie Sie den richtigen Arzt für sich finden 137 Anamnese: Das erste Gespräch 140 Keine falsche Scham 140 Was der Arzt immer schon mal hören wollte 140 Machen Sie sich frei: Untersuchung von Kopf bis Fuß 142 Holzauge sei wachsam – Die Inspektion 143 Berühren erlaubt – Die Palpation des Bauches 143 Das Gras wachsen hören – Die Auskultation 144 Aus der Mode gekommen – Die Perkussion 144 Wie es weitergeht 145 Kapitel 9 Wovon der Reizdarm abzugrenzen ist 147 Auf Spurensuche: Symptome 147 Wenn es am Essen liegt 149 Die Milch macht’s: Die Laktoseintoleranz 149 Süße Früchte, bittere Fruchtzuckerunverträglichkeit 151 Transportschwierigkeiten 152 Nicht immer sind die Beschwerden eindeutig 153 Sorbit – Der künstliche Süßstoff 154 Invasion aus dem Dickdarm – Die bakterielle Fehlbesiedlung 155 Gluten – Im Zweifel gegen den Angeklagten 156 Chamäleon Zöliakie 157 Beim Erwachsenen eher selten: Die Weizenallergie 160 Glutensensitivität – Fakt oder Fiktion? 161 NZNWWS – oder einfach Weizensensitivität 161 Histaminintoleranz – die falsche Allergie 163 Die fiesen Geschwister: Crohn und Colitis ulcerosa 165 Woran es noch liegen könnte 166 Kapitel 10 Das Ziel anvisieren – diagnostische Verfahren 171 Jetzt geht es um die Wurst: Was Sie über Ihren Kot wissen sollten 172 Der Kot lebt: Bakterien, Pilze und Co. 172 Zur Stuhlprobe, bitte! 174 Die Darmflora: Bakterielle Zusammensetzung im Darm 178 Die normale Bakterienflora im Darm 178 Wie man die Bakterienzusammensetzung feststellt 180 Die Analyse der Darmflora – viel Lärm um nichts 181 Ein Hefepilz mit schlechtem Ruf: Candida 183 Blutwerte untersuchen: Der ganz besondere Lebenssaft 186 Einer Vermutung nachgehen 187 Drei umstrittene Blutwerte – drei umstrittene Theorien 187 Wasserstoff-Atemtests: Laktose- und Fruktoseunverträglichkeit prüfen 194 Endoskopie, Ultraschall und Co.: Der Arzt macht sich ein Bild 196 Teil IV: Die Behandlung 201 Kapitel 11 Die Behandlung mit Medikamenten 203 Medikamente zur Behandlung der Verdauungsbeschwerden 203 Das Ballongefühl – Wenn nur Blähungen auftreten 204 Schmerz lass nach – Wenn Schmerzen im Vordergrund stehen 204 Ein Unglück kommt selten allein: Wenn Blähungen und Schmerzen gemeinsam auftreten 206 Wenn’s mal richtig läuft – Den Durchfall aufhalten 207 Dem trägen Darm mal in den Hintern treten: Das wirkt bei Verstopfung 209 Keine Therapie von der Stange 212 Von A bis D: Evidenzgrade 213 Sollte, könnte: Expertenempfehlungen 214 Medikamente im Überblick 215 Bastelanleitung: Die richtige Therapie finden 215 Schritt für Schritt zur Linderung 217 Kapitel 12 Die richtige Ernährung bei Reizdarm 219 Ernährungstagebuch: Individuelle Verträglichkeit ermitteln 219 Dinge, die den Darm reizen können 221 Dinge, die dem Darm gut tun 224 Leichte Vollkost: Aller Anfang ist voll leicht 226 Low-FODMAP-Diät – Der letzte Schrei 227 FODMAP – Was dazu gehört 227 Die Wirksamkeit der Low-FODMAP-Diät 232 Der Einstieg in die Low-FODMAP-Diät 232 Das Joghurt lebt – Die Probiotika 234 Schritt für Schritt Reizdarmbeschwerden über Ernährung lindern 236 Kapitel 13 Der Darm auf der Couch 237 Das Leben ist kompliziert: Mikro- und Makrostress 238 Weihnachten auf Platz 42 – Die Stress-Skala nach Holmes und Rahe 238 Ihr persönliches Risiko berechnen 239 Wie sich Stress auf die Gesundheit auswirkt 240 Reizdarm und Stress 242 Stress lass nach 244 Zur Ruhe kommen: Das System runterfahren 244 Mit der richtigen Technik entspannen 248 Schluss mit lustig – professionelle therapeutische Hilfe suchen 250 Krankenkassengefördert? Anerkennung ist alles 252 Sich den Dämonen stellen – Die Verhaltenstherapie 252 Analytische Psychotherapie (Psychoanalyse) 253 Tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie 253 Einen guten Therapeuten finden 254 Vom Jammern und Wehklagen 255 Kapitel 14 Auf der Suche nach einer Alternative I 257 Die »sanfte« Medizin unter der Lupe 257 Warum überhaupt eine Alternative suchen? 258 Natürlich bedeutet nicht »alternativ« 259 Schul- versus Alternativmedizin 260 Vom Glauben zum Wissen 260 Anno 1880 261 Beim Alternativmediziner oder Heilpraktiker im Sprechzimmer 261 Die Hitparade der beliebtesten Alternativen 263 Der Evergreen: Die Darmsanierung 264 Der Darm als Mülldeponie 264 Zurück auf null 266 Die Grundreinigung 266 Wiederaufbau der Darmflora mit Probiotika 270 Magen-Darm-Sanierung bei Reizdarmsyndrom 273 Kapitel 15 Auf der Suche nach einer Alternative II 275 Typisch deutsch: Die Homöopathie 276 Anamnese: Am Anfang ist auch hier das Wort 276 Die Krankenkassen denken um 276 Die Kügelchen 277 Geschüttelt, nicht gerührt 277 Vorsicht ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser: Zulassung und Studien 278 Mir hilft’s! 279 Für Männer und Frauen – mit Schüßler-Salzen leicht verdauen 280 Die Schüßler-Lehre im Überblick 280 Schüßler-Salz für Darm und Gicht? Ganz so einfach ist es nicht! 282 Typisch englisch: Die Bach-Blütentherapie 283 Von spitzen Nadeln und Tees: Die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin (TCM) 284 Bilder statt Fachbegriffe 285 TCM und Reizdarm 285 Stechen und Trinken 286 Biofeedback – den Schließmuskel entspannen 286 Bioresonanz – Wenn das Energiefeld schwingt 287 Kinesiologie – Frag den Muskel 288 Typisch amerikanisch – Die Osteopathie 289 Orthomolekulare Medizin – Das Rad neu erfinden 290 Sauer macht lustig: Die Säure-Basen-Diät 292 Teil V: Leben und arbeiten mit Reizdarm 295 Kapitel 16 Leben mit Reizdarm 297 Kritische Situationen bewältigen 297 Wenn Ihr Reizdarm und Sie das Haus verlassen 298 Ihr Reizdarm und Sie auf großer Fahrt 298 Wenn’s in die Hose geht 300 Vom Winde verweht – Wie Sie die Gerüche überdecken 303 Die Haut leidet mit – die richtige Hautpflege 305 Mit Familie und Freunden über Ihr Problem reden 306 Der Reizdarm und Partnerschaft: Beziehung zu dritt 308 Ein flotter Dreier – Sex mit Reizdarm 309 Dating – Das erste Mal 309 Eine Kur beantragen 312 Kapitel 17 Arbeiten mit Reizdarm 315 Toilettenzeit ist Arbeitszeit 316 Richtig in den Tag starten 316 Unfallfrei pendeln 317 Vorgesetzte und Kollegen informieren 318 Über den Reizdarm sprechen oder nicht, das ist hier die Frage 318 Das richtige Timing 319 Teil VI: Der Top-Ten-Teil 321 Kapitel 18 Zehn Hausmittel bei Reizdarmbeschwerden 323 Bauchmassage 323 Bittermittel (pflanzliche) 324 Blaubeersaft 325 Brottrunk 325 Fermentierte Lebensmittel 325 Kräutertees 326 Kräuter in Speisen 328 Trockenpflaumen 328 Wasser trinken 328 Wärme 329 Kapitel 19 Zehn Reizdarmauslöser und wie Sie sie vermeiden 331 Verzichten Sie auf Alkohol 331 Nehmen Sie Antibiotika nur, wenn es wirklich notwendig ist 332 Vermeiden Sie unregelmäßiges Essen 333 Nehmen Sie Ballaststoffe zu sich 333 Verzichten Sie auf fettiges Essen 334 Streichen Sie Nahrungsmittel von Ihrem Speiseplan, die Ihnen nicht gut tun 335 Meiden Sie Personen, die Ihnen nicht gut tun 335 Vermeiden Sie schlaflose Nächte 336 Gehen Sie stressigen Situationen aus dem Weg 337 Beschäftigen Sie sich nicht zu viel mit dem Reizdarmsyndrom 337 Stichwortverzeichnis 339

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