Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, ND is President of the North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NCANP). She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, where she shadowed well-known physicians who are experts in their fields. She practices at the Naturopathic Health Clinic of North Carolina and writes for publications including Natural Triad, Forsyth Woman, Pain Pathways, OnFitness, Dr.Oz Online and others. Jillian also lectures extensively. Jeannette Bessinger, CHHC, award-winning educator and chef, is The Clean Food Coach[trademark]-designer of 'Clean Cuisine'-an innovative approach to preparing faster, tastier meals from seasonal whole foods (thecleanfoodcoach.com). She is the author and co-author of seven books, and her recipes have been showcased in over 100 media outlets, including Consumer Reports, Parenting and Martha Stewart Living.
Naturopathic physician Teta and food educator and chef Bessinger team up for this comprehensive guide to improving digestive health. The modern world is rife with threats to our digestive systems, from too much soy in our diets, to environmental toxins, to chronic stress and, as a result, the rate of digestive illnesses is rising. The book offers an overview of the digestive process and the major organs' roles, with discussion of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's and colitis), and Celiac disease, along with conditions less commonly linked to digestion, such as arthritis and asthma. The centerpiece of the book is the 'Gut Restoration Program'--a four-week regimen that eliminates gluten, dairy, soy, sugar and sugar alcohols, beans, and certain vegetables, while adding supplements, such as probiotics and digestive enzymes. Stress relief and regular sleep are also key components. The diet may sound punishing, but these recipes offer hope. What's more, the authors include a helpful roadmap for reintroducing 'normal' food when the program ends. Readers who have suffered from these ailments will appreciate this approach. --Publishers Weekly
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