Why You Can't Go

Get to know your gut - it might change your life! Chronic constipation can take over your life and leave you feeling bloated, sluggish and exhausted. It can be especially frustrating if you have tried to manage it with increased fibre, water and exercise but without success. Out of embarrassment, many suffer in silence. Written by leading gut-health expert Lorraine Cooney, this book breaks down taboos associated with digestive health, takes a deep dive into the workings of the gut and examines all the factors that could be contributing to constipation and excess bloating. From the magic of our microbiome to the best way to time meals, this fascinating handbook draws on cutting-edge science and Lorraine's years of clinical experience, offering a series of practical exercises that will empower you to identify the likely causes of your own digestive difficulties and to find tailored solutions for optimal and lasting gut health.

Lorraine Cooney is a specialist gastroenterology dietitian at Dublin's Blackrock Clinic, where she leads the Gut Health Clinic. She specialises in managing conditions such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Her passion fuels her mission: to empower people to gain back control of their digestive well-being and break free from the anxiety and the burden that often accompany gut problems. Lorraine is a co-author of the popular low FODMAP recipe book and reference guide Gut Feeling, a guest lecturer on digestive conditions, and proudly chairs the award-winning Gastro Dietitians Interest Group in Ireland.