100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Lahey Clinic Guide8 reviews
Andrew S. Warner, Amy E. Barto

Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 2007

A thorough guide with answers not available elsewhere

+ Free online
+ Great Book! Answered So MAny questions.
+ Newly Crohn's diagnoised
  
  











  



  
What to Eat with IBD: A Comprehensive Nutrition and Recipe Guide for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis34 reviews
Tracie M Dalessandro MS RD CDN

CMG Publishing, 2006

Excellent!

+ Great for Crohn's Disease
+ Very well written
+ Great book to find foods that heal!
+ Best book combining insight with useful recipes!
  
  











  



  
Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up26 reviews
John A. McDougall

Healthy Living Publications, 2006

American? I don't think so.

+ This is a must read!
+ Excellent guide to digestion

The review before me says this book is very AMERICAN. I think all of McDougall's books are anything BUT american. The american diet is our problem to begin with. I had (notice past tense) severe JRA and had been on medications. While pregnant with my son i was in remission and thought this state ...
  
  











  



  
200 Best Lactose-Free Recipes: From Appetizers and Soups to Main Courses and Desserts2 reviews
Jan Main

Robert Rose, 2006

Good milk-free recipes

In general, the recipes in this book have been fantastic. I've had particularly good luck with the breads/muffins and main dish recipes, and when I'm looking for a good recipe I find myself often looking here first. The author has used various calcium-rich foods including sesame seeds, green ...
  
  











  



  
Grain-free Gourmet Delicious Recipes for Healthy Living18 reviews
Jodi Bager, Jenny Lass

Whitecap Books, 2005

Great food and helpful cooking tips

+ delicious
+ Grain-free Gourmet Delicious Recipes for Healthy Living
+ Excellent cookbook!
  
  











  



  
Why Doesn't My Doctor Know This?: Conquering Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's ...14 reviews
David Dahlman

Morgan James Publishing, 2008

The most helpful book I have seen for Crohn's

+ Crohn's Disease
+ So Far, So Good!
+ Real help & real information; THIS WILL HELP!
+ Great Book!
  
  











  



  
The Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Fact Book8 reviews
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Wiley, 1983

Great information on Crohn's Disease

+ good
+ LIFE SAVER
+ !
  
  











  



  
IBS: A Doctor's Plan for Chronic Digestive Troubles 3 Ed: The Definitive Guide to Prevention and Relief5 reviews
M.D. Gerard Guillory M.D.

Hartley and Marks Publishers, 2001

What I thought.

+ A good starting book on learning about IBS and treatment.
+ Good one Volume Guide to IBS
+ Good one Volume Guide to IBS
  
  











  



  
Healing Foods: Cooking for Celiacs, Colitis, Crohn's and IBS28 reviews
Elephant Publishing

Elephant Publishing, 2008

The MOST practical. Simply the Best

+ Looks great, but a couple caveats for some
+ Crohns Disease
+ Great support for Specific Carbohydrate Diet
+ Wonderful recipes
  
  











  



  
Gut Reactions: A Radical New 4-Step Program for Treating Chronic Stomach Distress and Unlocking the Secret to ...3 reviews
Raphael Kellman, Carol Colman

Broadway, 2002

Gut Reactions by Dr. Raphael Kellman MD et al.

+ Very Helpful Book
+ interesting alternative program to conventional treatment

Dr. Kellman MD tries to deal with overall health maintenance and well-being in this work. There are many theories about colorectal and gastro-intestinal health. In fact, there is a book out entitled "Death Begins in the Colon". Dr. Kellman MD outlines some basic strategies for health ...
  
  











  



  
Freedom from Digestive Distress: Medicine-Free Relief from Heartburn, Gas, Bloating, and Irritable Bowel ...3 reviews
Gary Gitnick

Three Rivers Press, 2000

information to help you solve your digestive problems

I found the book very helpful. I don't think there are easy answers to digestive problems because there are so many factors affecting each person at once. The author shows you how to keep a food journal (which my doctor has been telling me to do for years) which not only has columns for what you ...
  
  











  



  
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet250 reviews
Elaine Gloria Gottschall

Kirkton Press, 1994

Breaking the Vicious Cycle

+ Great Book!
+ great info, could use some better organization
+ Difficult, but worth the effort!
  
  











  



  
Restoring Your Digestive Health: How the Guts and Glory Program Can Transfom Your Life27 reviews
Jordan Rubin. N.M.D., Joseph Brasco

Kensington, 2003

Not easy, but worth the effort!

+ Very Helpful and Easy to Read
+ Best Kept Diet Secret
+ GREAT BOOK!
+ Helpful book
  
  











  



  
Crohn's and Colitis: Understanding the Facts About IBD1 review
Dr. Hillary Steinhart MD MSc FRCP(C)

Robert Rose, 2006

Look elsewhere - ambitious efforts falls short, shallow and without helpful information

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic diseases which vary widely between patients and over time in the same patient -- so writing a helpful book about understanding and managing these two related disorders is an ambitious undertaking. Unfortunately, Dr. Steinhart's book falls well ...
  
  











  



  
The Stress Effect (Avery Health Guides)5 reviews
Richard Weinstein

Avery Trade, 2004

The Best Roadmap to Treating Causes of Chronic Illness

+ If you have health issues read this book
+ Good starter book for investigation into Adrenal Fatigue
+ Dr. Weinstein changed my life!I
+ A great book for anyone concerned with their health!
  
  











  



  
The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Bloating, ...4 reviews
Antoinette Savill

Conari Press, 2008

Food Intolerance Bible

+ Awesome book!
+ Highly recommended for both community library cookbook and health collections.

The Food Intolerance Bible is an invaluable resource. Like many people, I was a little confused about the difference between food allergies and food intolerances. Many of the books I've read on these subjects use the words interchangeably. I know for a fact that I have some food allergies. As a ...
  
  











  



  
The New Eating Right for a Bad Gut : The Complete Nutritional Guide to Ileitis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and ...29 reviews
James Scala

Plume, 2000

I've been cured for 3 years on Dr. Scala's plan!

+ Grateful for this book
+ This Book Saved My Life
+ Scientifically based!
  
  











  



  
Complete Gluten-Free Cookbook: 150 Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free Recipes, Many with Egg-Free Variations2 reviews
Donna Washburn, Heather Butt

Robert Rose, 2007

If you have Celiac, this book is worth it!

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who has been diagnosed with Celiac disease or is gluten intolerant. I am so glad I chose this one over the other options. Every recipe has been tested to ensure it can be prepared milk free and/or egg free if you wish. If you are watching your ...
  
  











  



  
Crohn's & Colitis Diet Guide: Includes 150 Recipes3 reviews
A. Hillary Steinhart, Julie Cepo

Robert Rose, 2008

Crohn's & Colitis Diet Guide: Includes 150 Recipes

+ A lot of good information, but...

I have colitis, so the book has been very helpful with meal choices. The recipes are delicious !
  
  











  



  
Healthy Digestion the Natural Way: Preventing and Healing Heartburn, Constipation, Gas, Diarrhea, ...23 reviews
D. Lindsey Berkson

Wiley, 2000

Tons of great info. on digestion and health

+ Easy to follow and good advice
+ Excellent resource, but questions remain
+ Excellent health information