{"product_id":"reclaim-your-life-from-ibs-9781032153391","title":"Reclaim Your Life from IBS","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReclaim Your Life from IBS\u003c\/em\u003e teaches a number of skills that can directly reduce the impact of gastrointestinal symptoms in a person's life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the differential diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the current scientific models of what causes IBS. It teaches the reader the cognitive model of stress management using cognitive-behavioral therapy and helps readers learn to identify their negative beliefs and reframe them more accurately. It also guides readers to reduce avoidance and helps them understand how to use dietary modifications and medications wisely, rather than reactively. In this second edition, numerous case examples throughout illustrate the application of these core CBT skills to IBS-related thoughts and experiences, and new material is included on exercise, diet, and medications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a proven self-help book for people with IBS, as well as being useful as a treatment manual for clinicians who work with patients wit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Melissa Hunt has made an important contribution to IBS patients, their friends and family and the general public by providing a clear, authoritative and easy to understand book on IBS…I highly recommend this book to those with IBS wanting to gain back control of their life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas A. Drossman, MD; \u003ci\u003eProfessor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry, Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; President, Rome Foundation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author and This Book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: How to Use this Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Do I Have IBS?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. What’s Causing My Gut Symptoms? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Turn it Off - Relaxation Training \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Burn it Off - Physical Activity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. The Cognitive Model of Stress Management \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Applying the Cognitive Model to GI Symptoms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Test It Out! Behavioral Experiments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Eliminating Avoidance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Diet and IBS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Using Medication Wisely\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. This Could Be You! How Working Through This Book Could Change Your Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Summary, Review, and Final Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A – Rome IV Criteria Self-Report \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix B – Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix C – IBS Quality of Life Questionnaire (IBS-QOL)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix D – Visceral Sensitivity Index (VSI)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix E – GI Cognitions Questionnaire (GI-COG)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix F – Fear of Food Questionnaire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix G – Melissa's World-Famous Granola Recipe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018868719959,"sku":"9781032153391","price":25.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032153391.jpg?v=1750778456","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/reclaim-your-life-from-ibs-9781032153391","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}