A thorough and accessible explanation of how diet, food intolerances, gut infections and bacterial imbalance, stress, and hormones can all contribute to IBS, this guide of practical advice offers a holistic approach to help deal with the symptoms, dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as do-it-yourself complementary therapies to manage the disease. The book teaches how to identify IBS triggers and learn how to deal with them, choose beneficial foods and supplements, manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups, and much more.