Help with irritable bowl syndrome..?!

Disclaimer: The following recommendations are for Information only and not to be replaced by medical advice!. Check with your GP first before trying out any of the natural remedies suggested in this answer!. The information is also from other sources and not from personal recommendation!.

Hello there i can answer some of your questions, IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome can have a multitude of Causes ranging from Stress to a poor diet!. It is recommended according to various sources that avoiding foods such as Eggs, Onions, Prunes, Garlic and Wheat or dairy products may be the best solution!. However generally it may be best to see a qualified Complementary/Holistic Therapist such as a Naturopath, Aromatherapist, Masseur or Herbalist in order to find out the root cause and remove it, these therapists will look at you as a whole person and treat you as such!. Booking yourself in for a Massage e!.g!. Aromatherapy Massage for your Abdomen may work wonders as this can aid in relieving stress and increasing peristalsis!. Peppermint Essential oil whether taken as capsules, herbal teas or inhaled can greatly benefit IBS!.

The following 8 natural remedies may also be of benefit to you and for looking after your health generally and may be recommended by Complementary Therapists;

(1) Positive Thinking/ Stress Reduction/Managing Stress-
Laughter, optimism and positivity aswell as reducing negativity and stress may play an important role in alleviating IBS!. Trusting in God is also classed as positive thinking and doing so can also alleviate undue stress and heal your IBS- "The Lord heals all your diseases"- Psalm 103

(2) Pure Fresh air- Fresh air may provide oxygen to all organs including the bowels!. Deep breathing may also help with IBS in that it could reduce stress and anxiety that contribute!.

(3) Plenty of water or healthy fluids- Avoiding unhealthy fluids such as caffeine, tea and alcohol may alleviate IBS and drinking up to 2L of water a day could flush out toxins, detox the body and provide proper elimination and guide nutrients properly to the stomach!. Avoiding fizzy drinks and drinks containing citric acid may also help with IBS symptoms!. Herbal teas such as Fennel and peppermint tea or chamomile tea may also be recommended by Holistic Therapists!.

(4) Healthy Balanced diet- This could be an important factor in IBS as certain foods may aggrevate IBS or make it worse as previously mentioned this could include gas-producing foods such as Eggs, Prunes or wheat, in order to find out if you have any food allergies or intolerances or if certain foods may cause IBS or make it worse seeing a Nutritionist or Herbalist may be wise!. Overall however healthy eating such as Fresh Fruit and Veg that dont contribute to your IBS may be worth eating!. Herbal remedies or supplements may also be suggested such as Aloe Vera or Fibrogel!.

(5) Light and Sunshine- This is said to produce Vitamin D which according to research may help with bowel function!.

(6) Moderate/Regular exercise- Doing regular exercise may reduce stress, anxiety and depression that could cause IBS and also aid in proper digestion anyway by toning the stomach and increasing peristalsis!.

(7) Plenty of Sleep//Rest and Relaxation- Getting plenty of rest such as naps could help, and not overdoing things!. Getting up to 7 hours of sleep a night could reduce IBS symptoms as according to research lack of sleep or poor sleep may lead to IBS or make it worse!. Complementary Therapies such as Massage, Aromatherapy or Reflexology may aid in detoxification and provide relaxation and stress relief, abdominal massage with peppermint oil etc could also help!.

(8) Moderate all things- avoiding alcohol could help IBS as some people can get IBS or it can worsen with fermentation from the yeast in alcohol!. Avoiding junk food may be wise, as it could clog up the bowels, avoiding smoking as smoking may also cause IBS or make it worse and or avoiding drugs!.

Hope that this helps,

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