Beat Crohn's! Getting to Remission with Enteral Nutrition
Crohn's disease can cause pain and major changes in lifestyle and sometimes leads to the surgical removal of large sections of bowel. Traditional therapies in the United States include drugs, nutritional supplements, and surgery, all of which can have major adverse effects. Medical writer Oppenheimer explains how enteral nutrition, a method of receiving one's daily nutritional requirements through a liquid diet, may be a safe alternative with outcomes that can be just as good as other therapies. She explains what enteral nutrition is, provides information on more traditional treatments for Crohn's, and uses research to show how enteral nutrition compares with those treatments. Types of formulas and methods of administration are discussed, along with benefits and drawbacks. Oppenheimer examines the special needs of children with Crohn's as well as other types of diets, such as low-carb, food-exclusion, and lactose-free approaches. The appendixes include a glossary, children's growth charts, and sources of enteral nutrition formulas, as well as an extensive bibliography. While providing no medical credentials, Oppenheimer offers a readable, well-documented book that will be of value in consumer-health collections.Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa--Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Library JournalThe book is easy to read and is detailed, accurate and well researched....It is a must read for all professionals involved in treating Crohn's disease.Hazel Duncan, Paediatric Dietitian, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital--Dietetics TodayBeat Crohn's! Getting to Remission with Enteral Nutritionis skillfully written by Margaret A. Oppenheimer, an expert in enteral nutrition. For anybody who may be considering this treatment option, it will be an invaluable guide to implementing the diet and comparing it to other treatment options. --Take Charge (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America)