Mind Your Gut - by Kate Scarlata & Megan Riehl (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Two IBS experts--a New York Times bestselling author and a renowned GI psychologist--offer a groundbreaking, holistic approach with the most updated research to treating and thriving with IBS.​

IBS affects 45 million Americans; it's also a tricky disease-hard to diagnose, miserable to live with. With the advent of the low FODMAP diet, nutrition is one of the primary treatments--but most folks don't know how to connect the dots between our brain and our gut health. Enter world-renowned digestive health specialist and registered dietitian Kate Scarlata, and prominent GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl; their new book provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to IBS. Mind Your Gut shares valuable information on:

• The gut, brain, and food connection
• Stress overload - its heavy impact on IBS
• Easy to implement, symptom-specific interventions
• Nutrition remedies to calm your belly and maximize your gut health
• How to make healthy food choices in a food-fear and weight-obsessed culture
• IBS mimickers and when to re-examine your symptoms with your doctor
• And more

Offering everything from science-based interventions, targeted mind-gut behavioral strategies (such as body relaxation methods and stress management skills), as well as delicious gut-soothing recipes and nutrition tips, Mind Your Gut combines diet and behavioral interventions for a full toolbox of therapeutic options for your IBS.

About the Author

Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN, is a New York Times bestselling co-author of 21 Day Tummy Diet, co-author of The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step, and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Wellwith IBS. As a world-renowned gastroenterology specialized registered dietitian, Kate has over 30 years working in the GI nutrition field. Kate earned her bachelor's in science from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and her postgraduate dietetic internship was completed at Harvard Medical School's teaching hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by her Master's in Public Health at University of Massachusetts. Kate lives in Medway, Massachusetts.

Dr. Megan Riehl PsyD is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of GI Behavioral Health at the University of Michigan where she has a full-time clinical practice, leads GI behavioral health trainings, and provides mentorship and consultation. Her clinical expertise spans the field of gastroenterology from those living with IBS to those with chronic gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Riehl actively engages on multiple national committees focused on improving the psychological well-being of individuals with GI conditions. Her research and passion for education has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications, leadership roles, and international speaking engagements.