Crohn’s disease: Complementary and Western Therapies

… the reviews …

 “This is a practical exploration of different approaches to relieving discomforts caused by Crohn’s disease. I recommend it for both patients and physicians, and expect that it can provide a platform for constructive conversations between patients and their doctors.

Value for the money: Well above average”

Dr Cliff Ottaway, Past Chair of the CCFC Medical Advisory Council

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada book review, Summer 2003

 “The manner in which this book has been written is a rare and prized find for anyone seeking balanced and objective information on using both conventional medicine and complementary therapies….Considering studies have revealed that a high proportion of people with inflammatory bowel disease have used complementary therapies at some point, this book is highly recommended as it supports both western and complementary therapies”

ACCAQ: Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Queensland Inc, book review

 “It’s great overview of treatment options and a terrific source of information to those of us who are relatively new to Crohn’s. The information in the book helped me to develop a strategy for seeking alternative treatments and provided me with a knowledge base to explore the internet and discuss alternatives with our physician. In addition, it provided me with the courage to seek alternative treatments with confidence!”. Newly diagnosed, Toronto

“I found the book fascinating and certainly leaned a lot myself - so thank you for that.” GP, Scotland

IBD REMISSION DIET

Use the IBD Remission Diet to:   Stop bleeding & heal inflammation Gain solid weight (muscle, not fat) if malnourished Give fissures, fistulas and ulcers time and space to heal Heal the mucosal lining of the intestine with targeted amino acids and herbs

Rejuvenate the Immune System:   Heal and balance the immune system with proven supplements Natural supplements to heal the whole body and ensure long-term health

Re-populate Gut Bacteria:   Replace bad or imbalanced intestinal flora with good bacteria Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome Provide a layer of good bacteria to coat and protect the mucosal lining from toxins, parasites, fungus and damage Ensure long-term, ongoing health in the gut

Provide Ongoing Whole-Body Health:   Food reintroduction program to thoroughly test for food intolerances and allergies Maintenance Diet to prevent relapses Emotional healing Exercise program

THE IBD REMISSION DIET is an easy to follow, 100% natural program that uses an elemental diet and specific supplementation plan to induce disease remission and heal affected areas of the gastrointestinal tract. It is ideal for anyone with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome who has had enough of the drugs and surgery cycle. If you're ready to take control of your health and body and heal your disease naturally and effectively, then take advantage of this step-by-step program to induce disease remission. In fact, THE IBD REMISSION DIET is such a wonderful, holistic program of whole-body healing that secondary health issues may also be resolved by following the diet and supplementation plan.

If you've been looking for a very detailed, step-by-step plan that works quickly and effectively to induce disease remission (average duration 3-6 weeks) and reclaim your natural state of health, this is the book for you. A wonderful, natural alternative to damaging prescription drugs and surgery, dozens of clinical, medical studies show an elemental diet is as effective as steroids (prednisone) at inducing remission for inflammatory bowel disease.

"Elemental diet therapy is as effective as steroids in inducing remission, whilst avoiding steroid side effects."" Dr. Bhupinder Sandhu, MD

"In children with active Crohn's disease, exclusive nutritional therapy shows a more rapid effect than steroids in inducing clinical remission and is markedly more effective than steroids in producing healing of mucosal inflammation." Dr. Robert Canani, MD

"THE IBD REMISSION DIET has been a dramatic, positive step forward in what I see as an ongoing healing process. I followed the diet for two and a half weeks then tapered off the shakes gradually over the course of another one and a half weeks. Within the first week of returning to solid food I experienced the first solid bowel movements I had had in almost a year. My digestion was quiet and painless and food was properly broken down. My energy levels stayed up and my weight has stayed on. Although I may experience flares again in the future, the fear factor is almost gone now that I know I have a powerful tool for managing them that will not cause horrible side effects or damage my immune system. I would highly recommend this diet for anyone with gastro-intestinal problems or anyone seeking a balanced, natural approach to long-term health." Emily Donaldson, Toronto, Ontario

"Having recently undergone the second of two major surgeries for severe ulcerative colitis, I decided to follow THE IBD REMISSION DIET for two weeks with the goal of restoring balance to my gut, losing some weight, and generally "detoxifying" my system. After following the Diet, my digestion has vastly improved and I have had no blockages at all. This has led me to question whether my surgeries might even have been averted had this elemental diet program been available to me earlier." Craig Small, Toronto, Ontario

Effects of Elemental Diet (ED) on Surgical Treatment in Crohn's Disease

Background/Aims: Patients with Crohn's disease are at risk of developing short bowel syndrome if they are treated with repeated operations. We examined the effect of preoperative nutritional therapy with elemental diet on the interval until, and the outcome after, surgical treatment in patients with Crohn's disease. Methodology: We reviewed the records for 73 patients with Crohn's disease who underwent intestinal resection in our department between January 1, 1974 and December 31, 1996. Thirty-two of them had not received elemental diet (No ED group) and 41 had received elemental diet therapy (ED group) before the first resection. Results: The median interval between the onset and first resection was 19.3 months for the NoED group and 67.5 months for the ED group (P = 0.0005). All patients received ED therapy after the first resection. The incidence of second resection was significantly different between the ED and the NoED group after the first operation. (P = 0.045). Conclusions: Elemental diet therapy is effective in prolonging the interval between the onset and first resection and in reducing the incidence of second resection. The initial introduction of elemental diet therapy is useful in the management of the clinical course of Crohn's disease minimizing surgical intervention. Doctors: Ikeuchi, H Kusunoki, M Yanagi, H Yamamura, T Fukuda, Y Shimoyama, T (Hepatogastroenterology 2000 Mar-Apr; 47(32): 390-2 0172-6390)

How does this book differ from LISTEN TO YOUR GUT, which I already have?

THE IBD REMISSION DIET was written in response to readers of Jini's first book (LISTEN TO YOUR GUT: Natural Healing & Dealing With Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Irritable Bowel Syndrome), who wrote in asking for more detailed instructions on following the Bowel Rest Elemental Diet outlined in Chapter 3 of that book.

LISTEN TO YOUR GUT is a comprehensive compendium of a variety of natural, alternative therapies that work to address specific symptoms of IBD and IBS. THE IBD REMISSION DIET however, focuses on just one of those natural therapies (the elemental diet) and then adds a natural supplementation plan to produce an effective program for inducing disease remission.

Whilst LISTEN TO YOUR GUT provides you with a variety of treatment options and you put together your own plan based on your individual symptom profile, THE IBD REMISSION DIET is a set, step-by-step treatment program that is the same for everyone - the only variable is the length of time you stay on the Diet.

THE IBD REMISSION DIET is definitely the fastest way to heal yourself, but it requires a lot more self-discipline and involves short-term, radical change. You can also attain solid, long-term healing using LISTEN TO YOUR GUT but it usually takes longer to achieve the same results - as you pick and choose from the therapies listed and go at your own pace. Both contain very valuable information and healing tools for healing Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).   We Ship to all worldwide markets - within 24 hours of placing your order! You can also grab more copy to sell the book from the following http://www.caramal.com/ltyg/ltygdescription.asp

LISTEN TO YOUR GUT
You can access everything you need to manage and heal your IBD or IBS. This book can show you how.
You Will Learn:
	Which foods are safe for you to eat. Which foods you should avoid and will trigger bloating, bleeding or diarrhoea.
	Which herbal supplements will help you manage your symptoms day-to-day and effect long-term healing.
	How to manage and treat the cycle of your disease, including flare-ups, using natural methods.
	How to become and remain drug and surgery-free.
	How to transform pain and control your bowels - no more embarrassing accidents.
	How to get in touch with your body's unique needs and take control of your healing process, resulting in greater peace and confidence.
I did just one thing suggested in Listen To Your Gut and my diarrhoea of ten years stopped within three weeks. Would recommend this book to anyone with these diseases." Catherine Grey
"Conventional medical therapies aren't for everyone, Listen To Your Gut is an excellent tool and resource guide for people looking for viable alternatives." Dr. David Wang BSc, ND President Finlandia Natural Healing Centre
"I have personally witnessed the effectiveness of the diets and methods in this book. It's a well-written manual of holistic treatments that work." Vivian Szabo MN, Registered Nurse