IBD and the Gut-Brain Connection
IBD and the Gut-Brain Connection

Author: Antonina A. Mikocka-Walus

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781781611401

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As a health scientist and `expert patient' who has spent more than 20 years researching IBD and whose work has changed the way IBD is managed in clinics worldwide, Dr Mikocka-Walnus is ideally placed to bring all the latest research findings and clinical experience together in a truly up-to-date, evidence-based guide for people with an IBD diagnosis and their families, friends and carers. As well as general considerations including what science tells us the condition is and how it is currently treated, she addresses issues in relation to age (there is an epidemic now among children and teenagers) and circumstances (sexuality and fertility). Most importantly she looks at the gut-brain connection and with it, mental health in IBD, the two-way relationship with stress, and the pros and cons of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and antidepressants.

The Sensitive Gut
The Sensitive Gut

Author: Michael Lasalandra

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-12-11

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0743215044

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Looks at ways to prevent and treat such disorders as dyspepsia, reflux disease, irritable bowl syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea.

Psychogastroenterology for Adults
Psychogastroenterology for Adults

Author: Simon R. Knowles

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-09-16

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1000672778

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The brain-gut connection has been increasingly implicated in biopsychosocial well-being. While there are numerous factors that directly and indirectly impact on how the gut and the brain interact, there is a growing awareness that gastrointestinal conditions need to be viewed and treated as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Psychogastroenterology for Adults: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals is the first book to provide mental health professionals with an evidence-based, practical guide for working with patients living with gastrointestinal conditions. Timely and accessibly written, this book provides a unique, comprehensive introduction to psychogastroenterology, offering a step-by-step guide to evidence-based psychological treatment protocols. Broad in scope and expertise, the book is divided into four parts. It opens with an overview of the field, moving on to outline psychological concerns and conditions in gastroenterological (GI) cohorts. Further, it covers various approaches to psychogastroenterology, including psychopharmacological and eHealth practices. In closing, the book looks to the future, providing guidance on supervision in psychogastroenterology, and exploring challenges in the field. Written by experts in the field, this book will be an indispensable resource for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and practice of psychogastroenterology in the mental health profession, including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychosomatic medicine specialists, nurses and social workers.

Enteric Glia
Enteric Glia

Author: Brian D. Gulbransen

Publisher: Biota Publishing

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1615046615

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The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a complex neural network embedded in the gut wall that orchestrates the reflex behaviors of the intestine. The ENS is often referred to as the “little brain” in the gut because the ENS is more similar in size, complexity and autonomy to the central nervous system (CNS) than other components of the autonomic nervous system. Like the brain, the ENS is composed of neurons that are surrounded by glial cells. Enteric glia are a unique type of peripheral glia that are similar to astrocytes of the CNS. Yet enteric glial cells also differ from astrocytes in many important ways. The roles of enteric glial cell populations in the gut are beginning to come to light and recent evidence implicates enteric glia in almost every aspect of gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology. However, elucidating the exact mechanisms by which enteric glia influence gastrointestinal physiology and identifying how those roles are altered during gastrointestinal pathophysiology remain areas of intense research. The purpose of this e-book is to provide an introduction to enteric glial cells and to act as a resource for ongoing studies on this fascinating population of glia. Table of Contents: Introduction / A Historical Perspective on Enteric Glia / Enteric Glia: The Astroglia of the Gut / Molecular Composition of Enteric Glia / Development of Enteric Glia / Functional Roles of Enteric Glia / Enteric Glia and Disease Processes in the Gut / Concluding Remarks / References / Author Biography

Functional Pain Syndromes
Functional Pain Syndromes

Author: Emeran A. Mayer

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 643

ISBN-13: 1496332008

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This book explores the connection of functional pain syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia) with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The authors address possible common pathophysiologies and review a range of treatment options, from antidepressants to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Who should buy this book? Whether you are a general practitioner, specialist, or scientist, this book is essential reading. It sheds new light on the complex links between various painful syndromes and disorders.

The Vagus Nerve Gut Brain Connection
The Vagus Nerve Gut Brain Connection

Author: Wendy Hayden

Publisher: Wendy Hayden

Published: 2021-03-04

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781393461876

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Are you struggling with IBS, Crohn's Disease, constipation, IBD, or other gut issues, and nothing is helping? When the vagus nerve isn't working properly, there is a lack of communication between the gut and the brain making it hard to heal or digest our food. You can eat an organic whole food diet, and take supplements to heal your gut, but if your vagus nerve isn't working right, you will fight an uphill battle to improve the health of your gut. Learn techniques to heal and strengthen your vagus nerve. Discover what to eat to support and heal your vagus nerve. Learn how to get out of "Fight or Flight" quickly and into a state of "Rest, Digest, and Heal."

Using Central Neuromodulators and Psychological Therapies to Manage Patients with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
Using Central Neuromodulators and Psychological Therapies to Manage Patients with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Author: W. Harley Sobin

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-29

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 3030182185

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This guide provides a concise overview of central neuromodulators and psychological therapies, and their use in managing patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction. The text demonstrates how central neuromodulators can help disordered gut function and reviews choices of drugs for different disorders, along with dosages and recommendations on their use. The book also outlines the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy in treating these patients, and presents a tutorial on how internal medicine physicians should approach the use of psychiatric medications. Written by experts in the field, Using Central Neuromodulators and Psychological Therapies to Manage Patients with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners on how to treat and manage patients afflicted with disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Neuromodulation
Neuromodulation

Author: Elliot Krames

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-01-05

Total Pages: 1844

ISBN-13: 0128093021

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Neuromodulation: Comprehensive Textbook of Principles, Technologies, and Therapies, Second Edition, serves as a comprehensive and in-depth reference textbook covering all aspects of the rapidly growing field of neuromodulation. Since the publication of the first edition seven years ago, there has been an explosion of knowledge in neuromodulation, optogenetics, bioelectronics medicine and brain computer interfacing. Users will find unique discussions of the fundamental principles of neuromodulation and therapies, and how they are applied to the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, autonomic nerves and various organs. The book focuses on comprehensive coverage of spinal cord stimulation, non-interventional and interventional brain stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and the emerging fields of neuromodulation, including optogenetics and bioelectronics medicine. - Provides a comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of the growing field of neuromodulation - Written by international, leading authorities in their respective fields of neuromodulation, pain management, functional neurosurgery and biomedical engineering - Includes new chapters on optogenetics, bioelectronics medicine and brain computer interfacing

Microbial Endocrinology: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease
Microbial Endocrinology: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease

Author: Mark Lyte

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-07-05

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1493908979

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The field of microbial endocrinology is expressly devoted to understanding the mechanisms by which the microbiota (bacteria within the microbiome) interact with the host (“us”). This interaction is a two-way street and the driving force that governs these interactions are the neuroendocrine products of both the host and the microbiota. Chapters include neuroendocrine hormone-induced changes in gene expression and microbial endocrinology and probiotics. This is the first in a series of books dedicated to understanding how bi-directional communication between host and bacteria represents the cutting edge of translational medical research, and hopefully identifies new ways to understand the mechanisms that determine health and disease.​