Simon Darnley is a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and researcher with over fifteen years' experience. For seven years he was a tutor in CBT at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and has recently completed a large research trial using cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS. He is also a part-time magician and comedian.Barbara Millar is the author of Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome, published by Wiley.

• About the Authors. Acknowledgements.1. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?2. Causes and Effects of IBS.3. Diet.4. Medical Treatments.5. Psychological Treatments.6. Other Alternative Treatments.7. Jargon Busting.Useful Addresses.References.Index.

Simon Darnley is a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and researcher with over fifteen years' experience. For seven years he was a tutor in CBT at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and has recently completed a large research trial using cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS. He is also a part-time magician and comedian.Barbara Millar is the author of Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome, published by Wiley.

• About the Authors. Acknowledgements.1. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?2. Causes and Effects of IBS.3. Diet.4. Medical Treatments.5. Psychological Treatments.6. Other Alternative Treatments.7. Jargon Busting.Useful Addresses.References.Index.

Simon Darnley is a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) and researcher with over fifteen years' experience. For seven years he was a tutor in CBT at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and has recently completed a large research trial using cognitive behavioural therapy for IBS. He is also a part-time magician and comedian.Barbara Millar is the author of Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome, published by Wiley.

• About the Authors. Acknowledgements.1. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?2. Causes and Effects of IBS.3. Diet.4. Medical Treatments.5. Psychological Treatments.6. Other Alternative Treatments.7. Jargon Busting.Useful Addresses.References.Index.