Girl's Guide to Guts: Everything Your Doc Didn't Tell You (But Your Bestie Would)

Description: GAS, INDIGESTION, BLOATING, CONSTIPATION, DIARRHEA, PAIN...
60% of women suffer from chronic GI issues.
But few people talk about our culture's final taboo: the bowels.

A must-have book for anyone who's ever struggled with their gut health, with information you need to get from two women who've been through it all

Your doctor gives you medical advice. Your nutritionist suggests dietary changes. But who actually knows what you're going through?

Your girlfriends, of course--at least, the ones who've been through it all with gut health issues. In The Girl's Guide to Guts, NBC correspondent Chloe Melas and New York Times bestselling author Judy Batalion, two women with ulcerative colitis, talk to you in the way only a best friend can. Speaking to millions of their fellow sufferers, they share life stories, wisdom, and all the necessary, scientifically-backed information you need when facing a bowel disease diagnosis.

Chloe and Judy share tips and tricks on how to live your best life with bowel disease, such as . . .

- "Dinner and a movie?" No! "A movie then dinner." Eating can make you gassy and bloated, so it's best to eat after other activities (and/or intimacies).
- Protein rich meals, no nuts! Order grilled chicken or fish when eating out, especially during flares. The simpler the dish, the less likely it is that you'll need to run for the nearest bathroom.
- Aisle seats only! On a flight, there should be nothing between you and the toilet! (Except for 15 rows, a line of people waiting, and turbulence.)
- Brush off the judgement. Your disease is not your fault. You've got gut health issues, but girl, you've also got guts.
- And more!

From advice on probiotics to acupuncture to colonoscopies, healing your gut can be downright confusing! For practical tips--woman to woman--or just a reassuring voice to turn to when times get tough, this straight-talking guide will show you what to really expect when your bowels are going berserk.

Review Quotes: "Gut health is foundational to nearly every aspect of our well-being, yet remains one of the most misunderstood--and least talked about--areas of medicine. Chloe Melas and Judy Batalion bring much-needed honesty, humor, and clarity to the conversation, connecting the dots between gut health and whole-body wellness. Their compassionate roadmap for navigating chronic GI issues will leave you feeling seen, informed, and, most importantly, not alone."--Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health

"Honest, hopeful, and deeply comforting--a reminder that none of us is alone."--Hoda Kotb, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jump and Find Joy

"Chloe and Judy make something so many women silently struggle with feel empowering, approachable, and actually comforting. Real proof that hot girls have IBS."--Paige Desorbo, New York Times bestselling author of How to Giggle

"I have always believed that when women lift each other up, magic happens. Chloe and Judy remind us that there is zero shame in talking openly about our health--and honestly, it's about time. This book is a beautiful reminder that you are never alone on this journey."--Kris Jenner

"The Girl's Guide to Guts cuts through confusion and equips women with practical tools to better understand and support their health. Through relatable stories and health-forward insights, it makes complex information both accessible and actionable."--Gabrielle Lyon, DO, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong and The Forever Strong Playbook

"Chloe and Judy let it rip giving us all permission to stop being embarrassed about medical issues that should never have been taboo in the first place."--Sara Sidner, CNN

"Chloe and Judy say the parts out loud that most of us only whisper to our most honest friends."--Lo Bosworth, founder of Love Wellness and author of Love Yourself Well

"Okay, we're done pretending this isn't happening. Chloe and Judy are saying everything women have been dealing with--and not talking about--for way too long. It's honest, it's hilarious, and it feels like the start of a much-needed conversation."--Katie Sturino, author of Body Talk and founder of Megababe

"Every day we're learning more about how important it is to have a healthy gut. This book will be helpful to all women who want to feel their very best."--Christie Brinkley, author of Uptown Girl

"Reading this book feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who finally says the things so many women are thinking but rarely voice. It's a powerful reminder that women's health deserves to be seen, heard, and taken seriously."--Karissa Bodnar, founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics

"A brutally honest--and surprisingly funny--call to start talking about the one body part we've been mistreating our whole life and yet supposed to trust: our gut."--Rebecca Minkoff, designer, author of Fearless, and co-founder of Female Founder Collective

"This book is a beautiful reminder that even the struggles we carry quietly deserve compassion, answers, and community."--Kendra Scott, author of Born to Shine and founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Kendra Scott Jewelry