Prevent and Treat Digestive Disorders Introducing... The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Digestive Disorders The expertise you require in the layman's language you can understand and apply. Dr. Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins Medicine Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers Dear Health Alert Reader, You can never be too well-informed about the health challenges you face. That's why each year, The Johns Hopkins White Paper: Digestive Disorders reports on the most important treatment advances and the most useful, current information to help you prevent or treat conditions affecting your digestive tract. In your White Paper, you'll find a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about upper and lower digestive tract disorders (including gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD], sour stomach, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome [IBS], and so much more) and conditions that affect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The Johns Hopkins White Papers redefine the term "informed consumer." In The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Digestive Disorders, specialists from Johns Hopkins Medicine report in depth on the major breakthroughs on the many forms of digestive disorders which trouble millions of people every year. You'll discover the latest prevention strategies and treatments, and practical advice you can start using right away to help manage your digestive disorders. Remember when the standard advice given for many digestive disorders was a bland diet? Recent advances have led to radically improved treatments if you suffer from any of the troublesome conditions which so often affect the gastrointestinal tract. The encouraging news is that the symptoms of digestive disorders can be alleviated, and often completely eliminated, with the right combination of medication, dietary changes, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and in some cases, even surgery. In The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Digestive Disorders our specialists provide a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about: gastroesophageal spasm and stricture, gastritis, gallstones, diarrhea, constipation, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. The more you know about managing your digestive disorder, the better prepared you will be to anticipate and deal with the fluctuations in its course. Learning as much as possible about the causes, effects, and treatments is the first step toward living a full life with minimal discomfort and physical limitations. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Digestive Disorders is designed to help you ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you: Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur. Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers. Make the right decisions, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest treatments, the most promising research. Take control over your condition and act from knowledge, rather than fear. ORDER NOW...and this is just some of what you'll read: Upper endoscopy: What to expect. (page 6) How those excess pounds can lead to acid reflux (GERD). (page 12) What you need to know about acetaminophen and your liver. Could you be in danger of accidental overdose?(page 36) Thwarting turista, also known as the dreaded traveler's diarrhea. (page 42) Why your bones might need extra care if you have a digestive disorder. Find out the potential link between osteoporosis and some of the medicines you might be taking. (page 48) Don't stress out--you could make your digestive disorder worse. (page 68) Not just for wrinkles: Botox can relieve some digestive symptoms too. (page 76) Foods not to avoid if you have diverticulosis. (page 47) The best diet to ward off colon cancer. (page 80) How to fight ulcers with friendly bacteria. (page 26) How to protect your digestive tract if you take NSAIDs regularly. (page 23) New relief strategies for esophageal chest pain. (page 16) What about sequential therapy for your ulcers? (page 24) Special Feature: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: recommended preventive strategies to avoid other illnesses if you have Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis. (page 54) Protecting yourself from Hepatitis A while travelling abroad. (page 29) How to treat gastritis effectively. (page 23) The battery of tests now available for examining the lower digestive tract. (pages 38 to 41) Celiac disease: causes and symptoms. (pages 53-54) and much more. Plus, you'll get the ALL NEW "Ask the Doctor" features throughout Digestive Disorders 2008, with answers to your most pressing questions. ORDER TODAY! 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Evidence is mounting that these “friendly bacteria” can help treat many digestive problems, such as IBS and Crohn’s disease. See how they work, how they are used, and whether they might relieve your gastrointestinal problems. On the Go with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Use this practical, specific advice for maximum comfort and convenience when you travel. New Ways to Look Inside: The benefits and drawbacks of patient-friendly imaging tools including the “video pill” and virtual colonoscopy. How do state-of-the-art tools compare with established diagnostic exams? Making Friends with Fiber: Getting enough dietary fiber is an easy way to prevent or treat a wide variety of digestive complaints. See which foods deliver the most fiber. How to Avoid a Foodborne Illness: Follow these guidelines to choose, store, prepare and serve food in ways that minimize the health risks that result in 76 million infections and 300,000 hospitalizations annually. 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How do state-of-the-art tools compare with established diagnostic exams? ⇒ Making Friends with Fiber: Getting enough dietary fiber is an easy way to prevent or treat a wide variety of digestive complaints. See which foods deliver the most fiber. ⇒ How to Avoid a Foodborne Illness: Follow these guidelines to choose, store, prepare and serve food in ways that minimize the health risks that result in 76 million infections and 300,000 hospitalizations annually. To order your risk-FREE copy of The Johns Hopkins White Paper 2008: Digestive Disorders...and get your FREE Bonus Report, Taking Good Care of Your Gut: Tips for Optimal Digestive Health...just click on the link below: ORDER NOW: PRINT VERSION ORDER NOW: DIGITAL PDF EDITION: DOWNLOAD IN MINUTES Look In the Book: Digestive Disorders