Review: Excellent Reference for People Who Have Colitis
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 12, 2012
"Say No! To Colitis - A Seven Step Process that Brings Results" by Galina Imrie is an informative resource for anyone with colitis who is looking for some relief. The author is a person who has learned to control her own colitis and her experiences motivated her to become a fitness and nutrition consultant as well as a massage therapist and a hydrotherapist who has given help and guidance to many other colitis sufferers.She recounts a story of having a colitis attack while in the airport in Chicago where all she could do is curl up in a ball on two airport chairs. She finally managed to get up and walk her way over to a café and ask for a glass of hot water which she sipped in tears, hoping for the pain to subside somewhat. This book is a summation of what she has learned about her own condition and how she has helped others over the years.She explains that there are several kinds of colitis and that with respect to relief and treatment, one size does not fit all. In fact she presents a number of different options and urges people to try them and use what works best for them. She explains what is physically happening with colitis and offers measures that can be taken to reduce severe pain, discomfort and bloating.The main part of the book is a seven step colitis management process which begins with understanding your particular type of colitis and then moves on to explain the role of food, suggesting foods that might work for different types of individuals fighting this condition. After thoroughly discussing food the discussion moves on to supplements and healing herbs that often bring some relief. Other helpful procedures like massage, self massage, hydrotherapy, compresses, acupuncture, enemas and colon irrigation are also considered. The final chapter deals with the role of stress management in curing and soothing the digestive system.This book would certainly make an excellent resource for anyone who has to deal with colitis and the sometimes unbearable pain it brings.