Chronic Heartburn: Managing Acid Reflux and GERD Through Understanding, Diet and Lifestyle - Tapa blanda

Wendland, Barbara; Ruffalo, Lisa Marie

 
9780778801344: Chronic Heartburn: Managing Acid Reflux and GERD Through Understanding, Diet and Lifestyle
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ISBN 10: 0778801349 ISBN 13: 9780778801344
Editorial: Robert Rose Inc, 2006

Sinopsis

Reflux disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an increasing problem in western nations. Quality of life has been identified as a major problem for people with GERD as a result of severe symptoms that do not always respond to treatment. The goal of this book is to provide an easy to read resource on the topic that can be useful for those who are challenged with this problem. This book has been written to provide the most current up to date information on the subject, including: a medical overview and understanding of the condition; lifestyle considerations; signs and symptoms; healthy eating for acid reflux and GERD; and conventional medical treatments: drug therapy, endoscopy and surgery. Healthy eating is important in the management of acid reflux and GERD. This book includes 100 recipes that are uniquely suited to meet the needs of acid reflux sufferers. These creative and tantalizing recipes provide meal options that are both satisfying and delicious. GERD is a chronic problem. This book will provide information on how to live well with this condition.

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Acerca del autor

Barbara Wendland is a lecturer at the School of Nutrition, Ryerson University. A registered dietitian, she has 15 years' experience working as a clinician on GERD at leading hospitals. She lectures extensively on digestive diseases and lives in Toronto.

Lisa Marie Ruffolo is a journalist whose personal experience with digestive disorders prompted her to learn more.

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Editorial
Robert Rose Inc
Año de publicación
2006
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0778801349
ISBN 13 
9780778801344
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
256
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