Author(s): Joan Sauers with Joanna McMillan-Price

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This book breaks down the bathroom door on previously taboo subjects from bad breath to flatulence and every other digestive function in between. How much fibre is enough? Why do I get constipated when I travel? Is coffee good or bad for me? Why do I need to go to the toilet when I'm nervous? Should my poo float or sink? In frank and clear terms, with just a dash of wit, Gut Reactions provides a simple explanation of how our digestion works, as well as an overview of digestive problems from mild (indigestion) to serious (bowel cancer). It takes a clear-eyed look at the huge variety of treatments for digestive health including diatetics, general practice, traditional Chinese medicine, gastroenterology, naturopathy and meditation. Gut Reactions also explores the exciting idea of food as therapy with lots of recommendations on what to eat and what not to eat for various tummy troubles, which is great news for anyone who's ever had a stomach ache. Illustrated with useful, easy-to-undertand diagrams and lists, Gut Reactions contains everything you need to know about looking after your digestive health. About the Author: Joan Sauers is the author of seven non-fiction books about relationships, lifestyles, wordplay and health, including The Little Back Book. She has also worked in Hollywood as a script reader and editor for Fox Studios and Zoetrope Studios, has run a production company in New York and currently she writes television and film screenplays. She also lectures at film schools in London, Paris and Berlin in screenwriting. Joanna McMillan Price is currently completing her PhD at the University of Sydney, working in the Glycemic Index research group. She is a fitness leader and teaches group exercise at a top Sydney health club. She is a popular nutrition presenter in Australia and the UK. She is the consultant dietician to Slimming magazine and the author of Reality Food.