Are there books about IBS that I should read?

Question: Are there books about IBS that I should read?

Answer: Yes, reading about IBS will help you better understand what is going on with your body. This improved awareness will help you develop a more effective plan for managing the disorder and improving your quality of life. To assist you in your book selection, the following reviews are offered:

IBS Books

• "A New IBS Solution"
• "Eating for IBS"
• "I Have IBS...Now What?!!!"
• "Romance, Riches, and Restrooms"
• Top 5 Books for IBS

General Self Help Books

The following books, although not directly focused on IBS, offer strategies for dealing with stress-related symptoms and illnesses.

• "Free Yourself from Pain"
• "Full Catastrophe Living"
• "Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired"

IBS Books for Professionals

The following books are written for clinicians and researchers who are interested in learning more about IBS:

• "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
• "Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment"

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