Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet (Paperback)
by Elaine Gloria Gottschall (Author)

I have been on this regimen for three years. During this time I have been drug and symptom free. A year and half ago I posted the following review, which is even more dramatic proof now: After a year and a half on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, I finally followed my gastroenterologist's request to get a colonoscopy. After all, it had been over four years since the last time anyone had given me any sort of exam of the gut, and 18 years with Crohns. My doc said "We got all the way to the cecum. No evidence at all of Crohns. No scars. No inflammation. Nothing. You look completely normal."

This dietary modification is far better than a drug-induced remission for me because even in past drug-induced 'remissions' my past exams have showed indication of disease. Now there are no drugs, no side effects. I believe this diet is a superior way to bring on a controlled remission.

This book guides the patient through the process of understanding their illness, describing the research that contributed to creating the diet, how to start the diet, what foods can be added and when. The book also contains valuable a list of links to "SCDiet" resources and online support groups that are available over the Internet.

Patient Heal Thyself: A Remarkable Health Program Combining Ancient Wisdom With Groundbreaking Clinical Research (Paperback)
by Jordan Rubin (Author)

Author Jordan Rubin, N.M.D., C.N.C., survived terminal Crohn’s disease. This story of his experience with alternative medicine and the cure that he eventually discovered in homeostatic soil organisms and the Maker’s Diet gives hope to everyone with an incurable disease. ‘No matter what health challenges plague you today, there is hope for an answer.’ So says Jordan Rubin in the introduction to this truly unique book. After all, he knows: Once at death’s door, he turned his life around. This book details how you too can make lasting changes in your life. In these pages, you will learn the health secrets that allowed our ancestors to live long, diseasefree lives. You will learn how to regain your health if you’ve lost it or how to maintain the excellent health that you currently enjoy and even slow premature aging. If you’re looking for an optimal health plan for you and your family that is validated by history, science and our Creator, then buckle up; you’re in for a wild ride!

How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis: More Than 200 Healthy, Delicious Recipes the Whole Family Will Love (Paperback)
by Brenda Roscher (Author)

How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis is a cookbook for anyone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, not to be confused with irritable bowel syndrome) or cooks for someone who has the disease. While there is no known cure for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, their symptoms can be controlled in part by following the dietary guidelines of the American Dietetic Association and those outlined in Dr. Fred Saibil's Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need to Know and by other experts.
Brenda Roscher provides sound nutritional advice and outlines the unique dietary needs of people with IBD, showing how to incorporate this information to make healthy choices about which foods to eat.
The recipes in How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis are designed for the home cook, with easy-to-understand directions and ingredients found in local grocery stores. Because they are simple, many of the recipes can be prepared quickly, which makes them convenient for busy cooks. Finally, the recipes are designed with families in mind, to create meals that everyone can enjoy.
How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis also contains informative sidebars on such topics as: Tips on Dining Out, Organic vs. Non-Organic Foods, How to Read a Nutrition Label, Kneading Bread Dough, and Tips on Skimming Fat from Broth. It also contains a reading list for anyone who wants to learn more about IBD and nutrition, plus a comprehensive index.
The recipes are organized into the following categories: appetizers, chili-chowders-soups, salads and salad dressings, sandwiches, breads savory and sweet, beef and pork, poultry, fish and seafood, past and sauces, side dishes, condiments and sweets.

The Culinary Couple's Creative Colitis Cookbook (Spiral-bound)
by Denise Weale (Author), Ross Weale (Author)

Stephen Holland, M.D. is a gastroenterologist on the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. He is an assistant professor of medicine and an assistant professor of clinical pharmacology in the department of Biomedical and Therapeutic Sciences at the medical school. His research and clinical interest is in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, that is, Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. He is interested in clinical studies in patients with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis.

I recently had a chance to review a short cookbook for people with active UC. Written by Denise and Ross Weale, it is a pocket size cookbook with 100 recipes of low fiber non-dairy recipes. Simple in design and concept, with a cute cover, it is a nicely done book. The strength of it is that there are a variety of recipes, so that it really looks like someone with digestive disease can survive. It is organized as breakfast, bread, soups and sauces, side dishes, pizza, and main course. In the main course part are Grilled chicken burrito, oriental potstickers, lemon chicken, pot roast, shepherd's pie, veal and potato stew, and many more. It is obvious that the authors have put in a variety of foods and styles of cooking. The strength of the cookbook is that is low fiber and milk free, which can be a benefit for symptoms during a flare. Also, the sheer variety of recipes may make the diet during a flare more enjoyable than when one is on one's regular diet between attacks. It is not a book that makes any claims on keeping colitis away. Anyway, the recipes are all doable, so check it out.

Crohn's Disease (Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1) (Hardcover)
by Prantera (Author)

Presents a state-of-the-art examination of Crohn's disease (CD), from an historical evolution of the field to future developments of etiopathogenesis, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic management. Reviews possible etiologic agents, the various ways CD progresses, novel diagnostic techniques, and standard and innovative therapies. Emphasizes the application of recent advances in basic research to clinical management of the disease.

The First Year---Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (Paperback)
by Jill Sklar (Author), Manuel Sklar (Foreword)

When Jill Sklar was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1989, she quickly discovered the knowledge she sought—accessibly written medical information and guidance on practical, everyday coping skills—wasn’t available. Since then Sklar has educated herself on every aspect of the management and treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. She now shares her experience and knowledge with everyone who has been newly diagnosed. As a "patient-expert," Sklar walks you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and the following eleven months of the crucial first year.

In clear, concise, accessible language, Sklar covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with the diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including:

• Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes
• Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet
• Surgical options and tips for coping with surgery and hospital stays
• Choosing the right medical team
• Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers
• Current medical research and medications
• The special needs of children
• Effective alternative therapies
• Support group resources

By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year™—Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis is an insightful guide for everyone seeking gain back control over their IBD and their lives.

Crohn's and Colitis: Understanding the Facts About IBD (Paperback)
by Hillary Steinhart (Author)

Crohn's and Colitis: Understanding the Facts About IBD is written by a leading expert in the field and provides the most current and significant information on these conditions. The book answers important questions and covers topics such as:

• What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
• What are the symptoms?
• How do you get Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
• What to expect when you have IBD?
• Dietary treatment
• Drug therapy
• Surgery
• Psychological factors
• Children with IBD, and
• Alternative medicinal therapies.

Learning as much as possible about the condition is an important step toward taking charge and alleviating the negative effects of IBD on daily life. With this book, patients will gain a better understanding of diagnosis and treatment and begin to lead useful and productive lives. While there is no cure at this time for either condition, Dr. Steinhart's expertise and realistic advice will go a long way to improving a patient's health and quality of life and providing reassurance to their loved ones.

Angry Gut: Coping with Colitis and Crohn's Disease (Hardcover)
by W. Grant Thompson (Author)

Ottawa Civic Hospital, Canada. Text for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, their families, nurses, and primary care physicians. Discusses the disease process, causes, treatments, and related topics.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (Paperback)
by Stephen B. Hanauer (Author), Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (Corporate Author), Stanley H. Stein (Editor), Richard P. Rood (Editor)

This compilation of various articles written by IBD experts from across the country is an official Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America publication and that endorsement alone should indicate its quality and content. Every chapter in this book is well written and scrupulously up-to-date with excellent references and resources. Chapter subjects are very holistic in that both the medical and emotional aspects of IBD are represented. There is even a chapter on the use of alternative medicine in the treatment of IBD! Definitely purchase this book for your library.