Book Review: The Bloated Belly Whisperer

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Release Date: December 24, 2018

Genre: Health, Mind & Body

Bloating: ugh. About the most common complaint they get from patients, according to gastroenterologists. But Tamara Duker Freuman, a highly trained and sought-after nutritionist, knows something many doctors don’t: every unhappy belly is unhappy in its own way. That’s why Tamara’s clients call her “The Bloated Belly Whisperer,” and for good reason—for many years she’s successfully helped her clients accurately describe their symptoms, and find a course of treatment that delivers rapid and lasting relief.

In The Bloated Belly Whisperer, Tamara guides readers through the same steps she would use in a consultation, first with a quiz to help them hone in on their specific symptoms, and then by discussing the latest research and patient stories to offer dozens of solutions that will reduce abdominal bloating in a week or less by:

· Helping identify the specific cause of bloating
· Equipping readers with the right terminology and questions to take to their next doctor’s visit
· Teaching the most effective dietary remedies for each particular brand of bloating
· Laying out the tools and healthy practices to end abdominal distress and bloating once and for all

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My Review ♥️

I have struggled with having "food babies" for years and honestly thought it was a normal occurrence that everyone struggled with. Turns out, I was wrong and that bloating can be the effect of a more serious, underlying issue. The Bloated Belly Whisperer takes you deep into the issue of bloating, helping you navigate through the many gut issues that a person could be facing, the symptoms associated with each issue, as well as tests and treatment options that you can discuss with your doctor. There is even a handy diagnosis quiz included to help you understand what might be causing your bloating.

Detailed diagrams and medical language that is put in layman's terms helps the reader feel confident about what they're reading and shows how well thought out and researched this book is! This is the comprehensive guide to bloating and gut health and I applaud the author for doing such an incredible job on this resource.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Tamara Duker Freuman is a New York-based registered dietitian, author and America's Trusted Digestive Nutrition Expert. A nationally-known authority on digestive health and medical nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal diseases, Tamara specializes in the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and a variety of functional bowel disorders through her Manhattan-based practice, East River Gastroenterology & Nutrition. She earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her training at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

In addition to her clinical work, Tamara is a high-profile nutrition writer whose advice on healthy living and dietary management of digestive disease is read by hundreds of thousands of people each month via leading online media platforms, including U.S. News & World Report's eat + run blog, Yahoo! Health and MSN Health, where she is a regular contributor known for her candor in tackling the delicate subject of digestion gone awry. Her book, THE BLOATED BELLY WHISPERER (St. Martin's Press, 2018), is the first evidence-based guide to understanding and treating the many different causes of belly bloating and has been described as a "game-changer" for people suffering from chronic digestive upset.

Tamara's advice has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR), television's Inside Edition, and in print and online outlets CNN.com, The Washington Post, Business Insider, Prevention, Shape, Allure, Women's Health... and many more.

For bloating Q&A, recipes & to sign up for digestive health news go to: www.thebloatedbellywhisperer.com

*I have reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. All opinions are completely honest, and my own.