Painful bladder syndrome : controlling and resolving interstitial cystitus through natural medicine / Philip Weeks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weeks, Philip, 1979-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bladder--Diseases--Alternative treatment--Popular works.

Bladder.

Bladder--Diseases--Diet therapy--Popular works.

Interstitial cystitis--Alternative treatment--Popular works.

Interstitial cystitis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Singing Dragon, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Painful bladder syndrome is a common and highly debilitating condition that Western medicine finds notoriously difficult to treat. Blending ancient and modern holistic medical traditions from both East and West, Philip Weeks guides the reader through the process of managing their symptoms effectively using a simple yet powerful combination of natural techniques, nutrition and herbal medicine. Applying his deep understanding of the principles of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, he provides holistic medical perspectives on the causes of PBS, as well as clear explanations of specific holistic meth

Contents:

Painful Bladder Syndrome: Controlling and Resolving Interstitial Cystitis through Natural Medicine; Disclaimer; Introduction; Part I Understanding Painful Bladder Syndrome; 1. What is Painful Bladder Syndrome?; 2. Diagnosing Painful Bladder Syndrome; 3. Conventional Painful Bladder SyndromeTreatment Methods; 4. Holistic Medical Perspectives on the Causes of PBS; 5. Painful Bladder Syndrome and Diet; Summary; Part II Managing Painful Bladder Syndrome; 6. Diet and the Gut; 7. Detoxification; 8. Necessary Nutrients; 9. Testing; 10. Taking the Fear Out of Flare-ups; 11. Acupuncture

12. AdaptogensConclusion; Endnotes; Bibliography; Resources; Index; Blank Page

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781283906104

1283906104

9780857010896

0857010891

OCLC:

824117931