Synopses & Reviews
A complete guide to healing your digestive problems, once and for all--safely, inexpensively, naturally Good digestion is fundamental to good health, and even such common problems as chronic heartburn and gas can have harmful effects on virtually every cell in your body. Quick fixes such as over-the-counter and prescription medications don't address the real causes of the problems: they only mask symptoms. Nature, on the other hand, offers a variety of gentle, readily available remedies that not only treat underlying digestive problems but also help to promote overall well-being. Learn about natural solutions and how to put them to work for you in Healthy Digestion the Natural Way. Dr. D. Lindsey Berkson clearly and simply explains the normal digestive processes and what can happen to interfere with them. Then, drawing upon her decades of research and clinical experience successfully treating thousands of sufferers of digestive problems--many of whom had exhausted all the standard medical solutions--she provides:
* Easy-to-follow programs for correcting digestive problems without drugs
* Specific treatments for gas, heartburn, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, gallbladder disease, food allergies, and more
* Natural remedies, including diet, exercise, mind-body and breathing techniques, and reflexology
* Guidelines on how to design a naturally healthy diet tailored to your unique physical makeup, problems, and tastes
Synopsis
A complete guide to healing your digestive problems, once and for all--safely, inexpensively, naturally Good digestion is fundamental to good health, and even such common problems as chronic heartburn and gas can have harmful effects on virtually every cell in your body. Quick fixes such as over-the-counter and prescription medications don't address the real causes of the problems: they only mask symptoms. Nature, on the other hand, offers a variety of gentle, readily available remedies that not only treat underlying digestive problems but also help to promote overall well-being. Learn about natural solutions and how to put them to work for you in Healthy Digestion the Natural Way. Dr. D. Lindsey Berkson clearly and simply explains the normal digestive processes and what can happen to interfere with them. Then, drawing upon her decades of research and clinical experience successfully treating thousands of sufferers of digestive problems--many of whom had exhausted all the standard medical solutions--she provides:
* Easy-to-follow programs for correcting digestive problems without drugs
* Specific treatments for gas, heartburn, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, gallbladder disease, food allergies, and more
* Natural remedies, including diet, exercise, mind-body and breathing techniques, and reflexology
* Guidelines on how to design a naturally healthy diet tailored to your unique physical makeup, problems, and tastes
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-240) and index.
About the Author
Dr. D. LINDSEY BERKSON is a consulting scholar with the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities. She is currently a women's health advocate and researcher studying the nutrition-breast cancer connection. She has been a doctor of chiropractic medicine and has a master's degree in nutrition. The founder of the prestigious Berkson Clinic in California, Dr. Berkson has had her own radio show, designs vitamins for digestive and women's health problems, and has lectured nationwide on health, clinical nutrition, and natural healing techniques. In addition to her clinical work, she draws on her decades of experience as a yoga teacher, organic gardener, and spiritual seeker; she has lived in India and has traveled the world.
Table of Contents
ALL ABOUT DIGESTION.
Understanding Your Digestion.
Fiber, Water, and Intestinal Exercises: Secrets to Healthy Digestion.
Intestinal Protectors.
Using Your Mind-Body Link to Maximize Digestive Wellness.
SPECIFIC DIGESTIVE CONDITIONS.
Easy Ways to Get Rid of Gas and Bloating.
What to Do about Heartburn.
Causes and Treatments of Constipation.
Easy Treatments for Diarrhea.
Keys to Overcoming Diverticular Disease.
Easy Prevention and Cure of Hemorrhoids.
Natural Answers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
New Treatments for Peptic Ulcer and Inflamed Stomach.
Healing Gallbladder Disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Other Causes of Intestinal Pain.
Intestinal Invaders: Parasites.
The Candida-Related Complex.
The Intestinal Tract and Serious Disease: Colorectal Cancer and AIDS.
HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT'S WRONG AND FIX IT.
Finding and Healing Your Food Allergies.
Using Your Power Tools: Digestive Enzymes.
Detoxification and Rebuilding Programs.
Appendices.
Index.