Answers to common questions about The Wellness Thread, gut health, books, and digital products.
If you are not sure where to begin, this page may answer your question before you need to contact me.
About The Wellness Thread
What is The Wellness Thread?
The Wellness Thread is a gut-health education website created by Demaris Newberry. It includes articles, books, cookbooks, free resources, and educational material about diverticulitis, digestive conditions, food, fiber, IBS, Crohn’s disease, the gut-brain connection, and everyday digestive health.
Does The Wellness Thread provide medical care?
No. The Wellness Thread provides educational and general wellness information. It does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatment, or replace individualized medical care from a qualified healthcare professional.
Where should I start if I feel overwhelmed?
Start with the Resource Center. It organizes the website by what you are dealing with now, such as a diverticulitis flare, recovery, food and fiber questions, IBS, recipes, books, or free resources.
Diverticulitis & Digestive Health
I think I may be having a diverticulitis flare. What should I do?
If you are experiencing new, severe, worsening, or concerning abdominal symptoms, contact an appropriate healthcare professional.
The Wellness Thread can help you understand diverticulitis and recovery, but it cannot determine whether you are having a flare or whether a complication is present.
Should I eat low fiber during a diverticulitis flare?
Some people are temporarily advised to reduce fiber during certain stages of illness or recovery, but the right approach depends on your medical situation and the instructions you were given.
A temporary low-fiber plan is not automatically the same thing as a long-term eating plan.
When should I increase fiber again?
That timing can vary. Fiber progression should fit your symptoms, stage of recovery, medical history, and the guidance you were given by your healthcare professional.
Can diverticulitis pain be felt in the back or groin?
Some people report pain or discomfort that seems to extend beyond the abdomen, but location alone cannot determine the cause of pain.
New, severe, worsening, or unusual pain should be medically evaluated rather than assumed to be diverticulitis.
What symptoms need urgent medical attention?
Severe or worsening abdominal pain, significant rectal bleeding, persistent vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, high or persistent fever, fainting, marked weakness, signs of dehydration, or a rigid or swollen abdomen deserve prompt medical evaluation.
Books & Cookbooks
Are your paid publications books or short guides?
The paid publications are full-length books and eBooks. The Free Gut Health Guide is the one resource specifically described as a guide.
Are paperback versions available?
Yes. Paperback editions of the individual books and cookbooks are available through Barnes & Noble. Each book page includes the appropriate paperback link.
What is included in the Gut Health Starter Bundle?
The $17 Starter Bundle includes three full-length digital books: The Gut Reset, Anxious to Inspired, and Navigating Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis.
What is included in the Complete Digestive Library?
The Complete Digestive Library includes 13 digital books covering digestive conditions, diverticulitis, gut health, and low-fiber cooking.
How many recipes are in the Low-Fiber Wellness cookbooks?
The Complete Edition contains 80 recipes. The Breakfast, Soups & Sides, and Main Dishes cookbooks each contain 60 recipes. The Desserts & Beverages digital cookbook is available free.
Digital Purchases
How do I receive a digital book after purchase?
After checkout, you are taken to a download page where you can access the PDF files. The books are not delivered by email.
What should I do if the download page does not open?
If you have trouble opening the download page or accessing a PDF, contact The Wellness Thread so the technical issue can be reviewed.
Email: demarisnewberry@thewellnessthread.com
Do you offer refunds on digital products?
No. Digital purchases are final and non-refundable.
Technical access problems are different from refunds. If a verified download or file-access problem occurs, contact The Wellness Thread so the technical issue can be addressed.
Free Resources
What can I use for free?
You can begin with the Free Gut Health Guide, the Free Diverticulitis Mini Course, the blog, and the free digital Low-Fiber Desserts & Beverages cookbook.
How do I get the Free Gut Health Guide?
Click the link below and enter your email on the signup page.
How do I start the Free Diverticulitis Mini Course?
Click the link below and enter your email on the signup page to begin.
Is the Low-Fiber Desserts & Beverages cookbook really free?
Yes. The digital edition is free. A printed paperback edition is also available separately through Barnes & Noble.
Contact & Support
How can I contact The Wellness Thread?
For general questions, digital-access problems, website issues, or business inquiries, email:
demarisnewberry@thewellnessthread.com
Can I email for urgent medical advice?
No. Email is not an emergency medical service and cannot provide examination, testing, imaging, diagnosis, or urgent treatment.
If you have severe or concerning symptoms, contact an appropriate healthcare professional or seek urgent medical care.
Is there a support community?
Yes. The Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis Support Group on Facebook is available for community support and shared experiences.
Still not sure where to go?
Use the Resource Center to choose the part of digestive health that fits your situation today.
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