A helpful guide for Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers and their loved ones Up to one million Americans suffer from IBS, with approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. This timely guide features information on the nature of the disease and how it affects the body, covering symptoms, warning signs, and the diseases that are often confused with (or can be combined with) IBS. It explains how to find a doctor, understand the diagnosis, and handle the emotional and financial challenges, and presents healthy nutrition guidelines, viable treatment options, and new research trends and drugs. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND (Bronx, NY), is a naturopathic physician who has extensive experience in treating IBS and other bowel diseases. Her books include The Miracle of Magnesium and Dr. Carolyn Dean's Natural Prescriptions for Common Ailments. L. Christine Wheeler, MA (Vancouver, BC, Canada), works in healing and natural arts.