Good info on IBS /gut issues that doesn't just rehash information found in other books that I have read about this health issues.

This is the first book I've read that highlights the causation and correlation between IBS and neurology. I had no idea that there are so many causes that can deeply effect not only gut health but mental health.

Kate Scarlata is the OG when it comes to information regarding your gut and digestive issues. Mind Your Gut is a book full of evidence-based and science-backed information on who to live and thrive with IBS. Told in an interesting and informative way, I came away with lots of practical and applicable ways to make changes to my diet and lifestyle. I was thrilled to read the chapter about colonoscopy prep - a must have for anyone dealing with IBS.

Thank you to Hachette Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

Mind Your Gut is a deep dive into IBS and other gut busting chronic illnesses.

I learned some new facts from this book despite having read quite a few books previously about gut issues. There is some interesting information here. Unfortunately, there are few concrete solutions other than advice to see your doctor for tests and, in some cases, medicine. I don’t blame the book. IBS is a shape-shifting disease that manifests differently in different people making it impossible to generalize advice.

Be aware that 40% of the book is appendices and resources. Within the first appendix, comprising 27% of the book, are recipes. That would be great if the recipes had photos or nutritional information, you know, like a cookbook. The other appendix is how to prep for a colonoscopy. Both seem there more to fit a page count than to be really relevant to the rest of the book.

Overall, I think Mind Your Gut is perfect for someone unfamiliar with gut disease literature. For more informed readers, much of this may seem familiar with a few gems thrown in here and there. 3 stars.

Thanks to Hachette Go and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

This is a good resource for people with IBS like me. I especially found the low fodmap section useful as I go on that journey myself.

But the book also had some problematic parts and tone to me, such as sounding a bit accusatory about stress (which is something most of us cannot actually control, look at the world we live in). And otherwise it’s mostly things I already know from working with a dietitian. But helpful to have it all in one place.

This book has been something I need for such a long time. I have had issues with my gut that I have been wanting to be able to handle holistically. I have started to implement some of these practices and it is transforming how I feel. I will be forever thankful. Can't wait to see how continued use in my daily life will impact me in the next year to come.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Books, and the authors for giving me an eARC of Mind Your Gut in exchange for my honest review.

This book is super helpful for anyone with digestive issues or IBS in general. As someone with IBS, I learned so much about IBS as a whole and different strategies to manage it. This book was made to be easy to read and understand, which is key with this kind of book. While some of the concepts I had a lot of prior knowledge, other aspects I knew nothing about. Despite this, by the time I finished the book, I felt like I had a good foundation of knowledge in all the different concepts that were introduced. When this book is published I do plan on purchasing my own copy so I can reference different sections as needed in the future.

As someone who has IBS I found this book very informative.
It has a well thought out layout, with thorough explanations for IBS, it's causes, and approaches to improve gut health.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

This is the first book I have read of its kind and I found it extremely informative and well-rounded. First of all, I do have symptoms of IBS yet I also have IBD and they wisely suggest you seek out medical advice because the difference is important. I manage my IBD through medicine and annual colonoscopies. But I also have what I call a "nervous belly" - meaning whenever I feel stress or anxiety I feel it in my stomach. Their tips and techniques for stress reduction are absolutely fantastic and helpful. In particular, tips like making a list of concerns/solutions before bed (if waking up in the middle of the night with anxious thoughts is an issue) and "controllable" vs. "uncontrollable" stress exercise. They also cover the FODMAP diet - they spell it out in the book - but basically it's a certain group of sugars and fibers that can trigger GI distress. There are even recipes at the end of the book. And as a bonus they give tips on coping with the much dreaded colonoscopy prep - and I gained some new ideas to get through it!

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Books for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.