You're on FIRE

All disease begins in the gut.—HIPPOCRATES The Father of Medicine)ARE YOU ONE OF 45 MILLION AMERICANS SUFFERING WITH A TRIAD OF DIGESTIVE SYMPTOMS?Abdominal pain/discomfortAbdominal bloating distention/enlargement flatulence and/or noisy sounds andBowel dysfunction (constipation diarrhea or both)DO YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE DIAGNOSES IN THE BOOK SUBTITLE?DO YOU ALSO SUFFER WITH OTHER SYMPTOMS?Sleep disturbanceChronic painAnxietyDepressionLow energy/fatigue and/orBrain fogThe gut isn't like Las Vegas.What happens in the gut doesn't stay in the gut.—ALESSIO FASANO MD renowned Harvard pediatric gastroenterologistDO YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHY?For those who consult with medical professionals diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is usually made in the absence of “red flag” concerning features. Treatment is unsatisfactory quality of life usually impaired ability to function and work often compromised and unnecessary health care utilization and costs result.IMPORTANTLY INITIAL DIAGNOSIS OF IBS IS A MISTAKE BECAUSE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT DEPENDS UPON ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS!IBS is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction DGBI) which can be treated. The problem isn't all in the head a psychosomatic disorder or directly caused by stress. However there are 6 other common and specifically treatable causes that either mimic IBS or occur with it. These can be identified with blood stool and breath testing. Colonoscopy usually isn't necessary!THERE ARE THREE REALITIES MOST PEOPLE AND DOCTORS DON'T UNDERSTAND:Impaired function or dysfunction of gut-brain interaction has a lot to do with the cause of chronic GI disorders.The resident microbes (gut microbiome) are very important for both gut and whole health.We’re all in an epidemic of chronic illness and disease. A root cause operating at the microscopic cellular level links them.BOTH PATIENTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE FRUSTRATED AND DISSATISFIED.Integrative gastroenterologist WILLIAM B. SALT II MD takes you on a journey where you’ll learn how fire in the gut leads to fire in the body. He’ll show you how to put out the fire heal and discover whole health.You’re on Fire includes nearly 250 illustrations prepared by Dr Salt.