Before writing this review, I must note that about half of the text was unreadable in my review copy. NetGalley did not mention that this would be an excerpt. As a result, I cannot comment on the "belly quiz", the recipes, the information about supplements or the suggested diets for various maladies. I can, however, comment on the descriptions or diagnostic tests.

The Bloated Belly Whisperer /seems/ to be quite thorough. Each part focuses on an area of the body, and the chapters discuss various dysfunctions and diseases that may be leading to discomfort. According to the author, mild cases of illnesses can usually be treated with diet, but most doctors recommend the wrong diet for the illness. She says this usually happens when the doctor is not specialized in gastroenterology, or when a particular condition is not very common. Dr. Freuman carefully outlines common diet mishaps and often recommends a combination of diet and medication where necessary.

When there are tests available for the illness, Dr. Freuman carefully describes them. She uses a very matter-of-fact tone of voice throughout the book. Unlike many related books, The Bloated Belly Whisperer does not fall into alarmism. I'd recommend it for people who have general discomfort in their "stomach" (actually, more problems are likely to occur in the intestines) but they can't figure out what it is, despite visiting the doctor several times. This books may also be helpful for people who have received a diagnosis, but who still have not gotten relief.