The Complete Book of Better Digestion: A Gut-Level Guide to Gastric Relief

Digestive complaints are universal. But it s not at all unusual for a family doctor to give short shrift to patients questions about gas or nausea or anal itch or constipafic.n. Finally, here s a book that takes you seriously, written by a doctor who takes you seriously. Michael Oppenheim, M.D., leading hotel doctor in Los Angeles and family practitioner, takes a humorous and humane look at the human digestive system. He answers all kinds of embar- rassing questions about things like hemorrhoids, diar- rhea, worms, constipation, gas and bloating, and a whole lot more. For each disorder, he provides a guide to what you can safely treat at home and how, and warns about when it s time to seek professional help.