Based on Tremblay's long-time experience with dyspepsia (indigestion) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dyspepsia and IBS for the Wise is a holistic guidebook designed to help those who suffer from various forms of functional digestive disorders (FFDs) lead healthier and fulfilling lives. Symptoms of FFDs include gastric reflux, stomach and intestinal gas, slow digestion, hiccups, some types of backache, as well as alternating diarrhea and constipation, migraines and insomnia. Since FFDs most often begins at an early age, this book is also beneficial for parents.

Author Larry Tremblay has been writing about FFDs for over fifteen years. Now in its third edition, Tremblay's guidebook is divided into three parts: 1) Identifying FFDs through diagnoses (i.e., physically, emotionally, socially) and hypotheses (i.e., causes, such as food, emotional upset) based on his personal experiences, and then he takes a good look at resistance (i.e., why people hold back) followed by a plethora of wonderful exercises to expel gas from the stomach; 2) A Literature Review (information to help prepare for visits to health care professionals)—new in this edition; and 3) Various alternative medical techniques for wellness (includes diet recipes!). Trembley's narrative is a balanced combination of medical language (with plenty of footnotes and references to the bibliography section to back up his statements) and speaking from the heart. He sends a clear and consistent message from section to section on the importance of listening to your body's needs and introspection (self-examination). Tremblay's insistence to introspection is imperative since many of the root causes of FFDs are often linked to traumatic childhood experiences, such as child abuse and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Specifically intended for regular FFDs sufferers, Dyspepsia and IBS for the Wise is indeed informative, eye-opening, and life changing.

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