Synopses & Reviews
- More than 35 million Americans suffer from IBS. The condition is responsible for more than three million trips to the doctor and two million prescriptions annually. Dr. Ash's drug-free approach can bring relief to these patients.- Dr. Ash hosts a two hour weekly radio program entitled "In the Doctor's Office" that airs every Sunday in New York. He has made numerous radio and television appearances, including "America's Talking with Carol Martin" and "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. He is trained as an internist and is a member of The American College for Advancement in Medicine and the International College of Integrative Medicine.- There are 17 titles in the What Your Doctor May "Not Tell You Series, with additional titles on the way. The series has been very successful, with over 1.5 million combined copies in print.
Synopsis
With the exception of only the common cold, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) accounts for more work and school absences than any other illness. But drugs aren't always the best option - as Dr. Ash learn from experience. He has developed a program that helps relieve symptoms without drugs - and has applied his knowledge to the treatment of IBS, helping thousands of patients. In this groundbreaking treatment plan Dr. Ash reveals his drug-free approach to relieving the symptoms of IBS, using vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and other herbs and nutrients that help the body to heal itself. He also discusses the role of food allergies; the need for adequate diagnostic tests; and environmental factors, such as stress.