What You Need to Know

Diverticulitis is very common, can be dangerous, and there are rapidly increasing numbers of sufferers. Everyone has more than a 50 percent chance of suffering from diverticulitis before the age of 60. Dr. Joan McClelland describes, in her easily accessible style, the symptoms, the types of diverticulitis, the complications, and the treatments, including alternative and herbal remedies. This book also tackles the psychological aspects of diverticulitis, and the benefits of exercise and diet.

In the modern industrial world, a large proportion of the adult population suffers from diverticulitis. By the age of 60, more than 50 percent of us will suffer from the condition. Comfortable living and a soft diet magnify the problem. In her easy-to-follow style, Dr. Joan McClelland focuses on the foods that affect diverticulitis, explaining how the right diet can have an amazing effect on the condition and allow sufferers to lead a full life.