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Any natural ways of easing the affects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? |
Any natural ways of easing the affects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? I just read something interesting on IBS. One gal who'd been diagnosed with IBS read something on Celiac disease and found it fit her symptoms pretty well. By removing all gluten products from her diet (Celiac disease is marked by a strong gluten intolerance) she was free from her symptoms. The doctor writing that article said IBS is very difficult to diagnose, and that Celiac disease is often mistaken for IBS because the symptoms are highly similar. If your IBS is true IBS, removing gluten from your diet won't do a thing for you -- but it won't be harmful in any way. However, it's worth a try to find out, I'd think. high quality aloe juice (not the walmart brand that tastes vicious) and this earth stuff....that balances out your intestinal flora... see http://makershealth.com/jordanrubinstory... Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) - Abdominal pain, the most frequent and disabling symptom of IBS, improves when the intestinal smooth muscles are relaxed. Peppermint oil can reduce abdominal pain and distension of IBS, possibly by blocking the influx of calcium into muscle cells and inhibiting excess contraction of intestinal smooth muscles. It is a carminative, which means it helps eliminate intestinal gas. Peppermint oil should only be used in enteric-coated capsules to ensure that it reaches the intestines intact, otherwise, the oil can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and cause heartburn. Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare) - Fennel is another herb that is used to relieve spasm of the gastrointestinal tract, feelings of fullness, and flatulence. In Germany, fennel seed is licensed as a standard medical tea for dyspepsia. Gamma-oryzanol - Gamma-oryzanol is a natural substance isolated from rice bran oil. Studies have shown that it protects the mucus lining of the gastrointestinal tract by regulating nervous system control and exerts anti-oxidant activity. Clinically, gamma-oryzanol has been found to be effective in a broad range of gastrointestinal complaints, including irritable bowel. Magnesium is a mineral that has been used widely for treating abdominal cramps and constipation. It is obtained naturally from the diet, and is required for many metabolic activities in the body. Absorption of magnesium is reduced by high intake of calcium, alcohol, surgery, diuretics, liver or kidney disease, and oral contraceptive use. Fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraine, premenstrual syndrome, and dysmenorrhea are conditions associated with magnesium deficiency. Women with premenstrual syndrome who were found to have low magnesium were more likely to have excess sensitivity to pain with generalized aches and pains. Identify and remove food intolerances - A trained practitioner can supervise an elimination diet. Many foods are removed from the diet for a brief period of time, then re-introduced sequentially to isolate the body's reaction to the offending foods. Since grains are a common culprit, it is important to remember that carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth and that chewing grains thoroughly allows amylase, the digestive enzyme present in saliva, to digest the grains. Improve gut motility - Soluble fiber increases bowel transit and stools and relieves constipation. Wheat bran has been used in some research studies, however, it is not recommended for people who may have intolerances to wheat. Psyllium is a good source of soluble fiber and is readily available. Sufficient water should be taken or fiber can have the opposite effect and result in greater constipation. Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) also acts as a gentle laxative. It is useful for chronic constipation, damage to the colon wall from laxative abuse, irritable colon, and to soothe gastrointestinal inflammation. Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) is licensed in Germany as a standard medicinal tea to treat distension, flatulence, dyspepsia, lack of appetite, and other digestive complaints Restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut - Lactobacillus acidophillus and bifidobacterium bifidum can help to restore healthy balance of bacteria in the gut. They can decrease the amount of bacteria with gas-producing abilities and relieve IBS symptoms such as abdominal distension and flatulence. Bifidobacterium acts as a barrier against colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by pathogenic bacteria, and lactobacillus inhibits the attachment of pathogens onto the intestinal mucus lining. http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/digestiv... IBS is usually caused by an anxiety disorder. Something like Zoloft should make a difference. IBS has become a catch all for doctors. I have suffered from stomach & intesdnal problems since I was a child. Last year I got tested for allergies(food) & found they were the reason I was always ill. Once cutting them out I rarely have a problem & never too the extent I did before. I have Celiac Sprue Disease. allergy to.GLUTEN. Very Common but rarely tested for here in the States. http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.... http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/20... You could do an Elimination Diet on yourself. Look it up on the web or get a book at your libaray. Lots of luck. Go to www.dr.natura.com This is remarkable for IBS. Read through the testimonials. I have used their products for several months now and love them! |
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