Gut Reactions: Everyting you Wanted to Know About Burping, Bloating, Candida, Constiption, Food Allergies, Farting and Poo but Were Afraid to Ask

by Joan Sauers

How much fibre is enough? Why do I get constipated when I travel? Is coffee good or bad for me? Why do I need to go to the toilet when I'm nervous? Should my poo float or sink? In frank and clear terms, with just a dash of wit, Gut Reactions provides a simple explanation of how our digestion works, as well as an overview of digestive problems from mild (indigestion) to serious (bowel cancer). It takes a clear-eyed look at the huge variety of treatments for digestive health including diatetics, general practice, traditional Chinese medicine, gastroenterology, naturopathy and meditation. Gut Reactions also explores the exciting idea of food as therapy with lots of recommendations on what to eat and what not to eat for various tummy troubles, which is great news for anyone who's ever had a stomach ache. Illustrated with useful, easy-to-undertand diagrams and lists, Gut Reactions contains everything you need to know about looking after your digestive health.

128 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2004

About the author

Born in New York and working in film and television in NY, London and Los Angeles, Sauers has lived in Australia for the last twenty-five years. She is the author of twelve books including Mothers & Daughters, Ageing Disgracefully, and Sex Lives of Australian Women. She is a consultant and lecturer in screenwriting in Australia, Europe and Morocco, and lives in Sydney with her talented cat, Blossom.