A New IBS Solution: Bacteria-The Missing Link in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Mark Pimentel, Lisa Kaspin (Editor)

A New IBS Solution offers a revolutionary look at the way Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is currently being treated. Today, over 60 million people of all ages across the country are suffering from IBS, which is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. But because patients may find it difficult to discuss their bowel problems with their physicians, they often suffer in silence or even worse, “learn to live with it.”

According to Dr. Mark Pimentel, Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the majority of IBS cases can be treated successfully. Dr. Pimentel believes that the root cause of most IBS symtoms can be attributed to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. A New IBS Solution takes you through the historical evolution of conventional medicine's view on IBS in a way that can be easily understood. In addition, Dr. Pimentel presents a simple treatment protocol that will not only help you resolve your IBS symptoms, but will also prevent their recurrence.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

172 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2005

Reviews

[Alexei · Rating 2 out of 5]

Heavy on the research and diagnosis of SIBO and light on the treatment aspects. Only a few pages on dietary guidelines and self-care. Wish I had borrowed and not bought as I can't see myself reading this again. Author is a clear and understandable writer though.

[Gwyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

The info was good, but it wasn't anything I had not already found online. The 5 day sample menu was boring. I wish there had been more menu ideas.

[RichardTGentry · Rating 4 out of 5]

SIBO solutions

This book simply informs us on some valid solutions to eradicate SIBO. Very encouraging. I give this book 4.5 stars.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting approach

This book gives hope to us with a new out look. Dropping all sugar sounds daunting. But I am trying and not a bad thing since my ac1 was a tad higher last visit.

[Alex Linschoten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good at explaining the link between so-called IBS ("a diagnosis of exclusion") and bacterial overgrowth or SIBO. I was less convinced by some of his treatment plan -- (by the explanation rather than the plan itself) -- and the meal plans he offered were pretty lacklustre, but this was a quick way to get acquainted with one of the top researchers in the field. Only recommended if you're reading up on SIBO and are looking for something solid yet not too technical to read.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Promising

Highly informative for treating IBS if bacteria overgrowth is found; however, no discussion about testing negative for bacteria overgrowth. Would have liked to hear thoughts on that since I fall into this category.

[Stephanie Barko]

The latest protocol for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and other IBS-type maladies and how to tell if your doc is up on his professional reading.