Before World War II, Japanese people ate an abundance of rice and fish. Now, however, many of them are eating wheat instead of rice. Most Japanese are lactose intolerant, but they consume milk and yoghurt every day. Furthermore, fructose in fruits has been increased by breeding improvement, and oligosaccharides and sorbitol have been added to processed food made in Japan. Do these high-FODMAPs cause disease? Specifically, have they contributed to the rapid rise of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease in Japan? This book is the English version of a Japanese publication from 2016 which explored the causes of this rise in IBS in Japan. It shows that the disease can be improved by a strict diet based on a deep understanding of the patient and their diet.

"Based on years of personal trial and error and professional experience working with renowned medical practitioners as well as advising clients undergoing different treatment stages, Kristy's guidelines and recipes have been carefully developed and properly tested for the SIBO diet plan. Designed to effectively relieve debilitating symptoms while teaching you to becomes the first line of authority for your own health..."--Back cover.

Bronze Medal Winner of a 2009 National Health Information Award Stop your pelvic pain . . . naturally! If you suffer from an agonizing and emotionally stressful pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, prostatitis, incontinence, or discomfort during sex, urination, or bowel movements, it's time to alleviate your symptoms and start healing--without drugs or surgery. Natural cures, in the form of exercise, nutrition, massage, and self-care therapy, focus on the underlying cause of your pain, heal your condition, and stop your pain forever. The life-changing plan in this book gets to the root of your disorder with: A stretching, muscle-strengthening, and massage program you can do at home Guidelines on foods that will ease your discomfort Suggestions for stress- and pain-reducing home spa treatments Exercises for building core strength and enhancing sexual pleasure

Designed by medical professionals, this manual is a comprehensive, portable medical reference that covers nearly one hundred diseases and conditions, including risk factors, diagnoses, and typical treatments. Most importantly, it provides the latest evidence-based information on nutrition's role in prevention and treatment.

A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat and how to cook them!

With growing concern for animal welfare, along with looming environmental and health crises, more and more people everyday are considering the vegan lifestyle. In Vegan strong, Sgt Vegan (Bill Muir, RN, BSN) shares his own journey to veganism and presents expert information to guide others on the path. Topics discussed include : health and nutrition; how to cook delicious vegan food, with easy-to-follow recipes; how to deal effectively with family and friends as you transition to veganism; how to work out vegan strong; and more. Also includes thought-provoking interviews with other vegans.

"Kristina Campbell has created an easy-to-follow roadmap that translates the exciting science on the microbiota into an actionable path to improve the state of your gut." —Justin Sonnenburg, PhD & Erica Sonnenberg, PhD, bestselling authors of The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-term Health GI discomfort, weight gain, and other debilitating symptoms are often signs of an imbalanced microbiome. Leading-edge studies show that following a microbiome diet can help counteract such negative effects. With The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook you'll begin healing your weakened digestive system by following this simple, creative approach to the microbiome diet. 150+ easy, affordable recipes offer simple suggestions for family-friendly microbiome diet options, such as Banana Oat Pancakes, Oven-baked Crispy Chicken Wings, and Chocolate Chia Pudding A scientifically-supported 2-phase microbiome diet meal plan to repair your damaged GI system, then restore healthy gut microbes Easy-to-follow DIY fermentation techniques show how to create probiotic-rich ferments that complement the microbiome diet Develop healthy microbiome diet habits with the help of Kristina Campbell, microbiome diet expert and science writer for Gut Microbiota for Health. Armed with her evidence-based guidance, you'll be on your way to long-term wellness of body and brain before you know it. "I received this book as a Christmas gift and it has become a staple in my kitchen. I suffer from a host of gastrointestinal tract issues and struggle to find foods that don't irritate my sensitive stomach. The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook has opened up a new world of options."—Amazon Customer