Irritable bowel syndrome is a collective term for stomach cramps, lower abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. The diverse symptoms and nonspecific causes often make diagnosis difficult. Because the symptoms are so varied and the causes often nonspecific, diagnosis presents a challenge for many therapists.

Benjamin I. Brown himself suffers from this burdensome condition and explains in his book in an entertaining and easily understandable way the interplay between body and mind. With his five-step plan, he offers great support for a quick improvement of one's own symptoms.