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Several of my patients suffer with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Traditional medicines not always work for everyone and can sometimes worsen things. The question I often hear people ask is: "What else I can do to help stop these spasms of the stomach?"
If you have IBS, and traditional treatments have not relieved their symptoms do not lose hope. There are many lifestyle changes along with natural remedies that have given my patients a new lease on life. How is that possible? First let's take a look at what IBS is.
What is Syndrome Irritable Bowel?
You really do not know what causes irritable bowel syndrome. Some doctors think that is the result of poor communication between the brain and intestines. Some feel that is caused by nutritional deficiencies, food allergies or intolerances. Others feel stress, the underlying emotions or Anxiety is the cause.
IBS is considered a functional condition that affects about 50 million Americans. May have many of the following symptoms:
1. Abdominal cramping, pain relieved after defecation
2. Alternating between diarrhea and constipation
3. frequent gas and flatulence
4. Bloating / distention
5. Passing mucus in the stool
6. Acidity
At present, there is no cure for IBS. But here are some very effective natural treatments that I recommend my patients to control their irritable bowel syndrome:
Nature IBS Relief, Alternative Therapy, Supplements
Most of the suggestions listed here involves making changes in your diet and lifestyle in general. You can choose to involve the services of a physician or alternative practitioner talk to your doctor about dietary supplements might work for you.
Supplements
L-glutamine, an amino acid, is very effective in stopping diarrhea. Relieves Irritable bowel lining and helps stop the spasms. Get in powder form and mix about ¼ to ½ tablespoons cold water. Drinking on an empty stomach.
Acacia Senegal – a soluble fiber also helps to absorb water, making bowel contents into a gel acceptable to both diarrhea stops and prevents constipation.
Vitamin C – 1-2,000 mg per day, not only strengthens your immune system but it helps to digest food and maintain normal bowel movement.
Magnesium – 500 mg per day. A natural anti-spasmodic, helps stop and prevent intestinal spasms.
Digestive – such as ginger, chamomile, mint, and you can enjoy oolong teas or infusions. Some, like mint, come in a candy. Mint is one of the best spasms, nausea, gas relievers around. It has been used for centuries as a digestive after meals.
AIDS Behavior
Avoid – Insoluble fibers such as wheat, bran, fresh fruits and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, legumes and sprouts. These may increase the swelling, gas and flatulence. It can also irritate the colon and may cause cramping and diarrhea.
Avoid – Stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, all irritate the colon.
Consume – Soluble fiber such as rice or rice cereal, oats, soybeans, barley, potatoes (white / sweet), yellow vegetables, mushrooms, beets, bananas, mashed apple. Soothes and normalizes the colon, both stop and prevention of diarrhea and constipation.
Exercise – Regular physical movement helps to keep the bowels working normally. Avoid long periods of sitting or lying position which can worsen the symptoms of IBS.
Alternative Therapies
Hypnosis – A very effective treatment in the reduction of most or all of the symptoms of IBS. Promotes relaxation and re-programs the mind-gut connection, especially effective when anxiety and stress are big factors.
Acupressure / Acupuncture – A physician exercises pressure on the meridians that correspond to your digestive tract and helps normalize and balance function.
Reflexology – focuses on certain points reflexes on the soles of the feet. A doctor puts pressure on the points made in their intestines that help them function properly.
Yoga – Known for his skills of relaxation, yoga is very effective in controlling symptoms of IBS. Yoga works to relax the muscles and the un-twisting of the intestines to help them function normally.
Abdominal Massage – helps small deposits of feces move together to reduce the number of evacuations. Lie on your side with your knees bent and use your fist to massage the lower left quadrant up through the abdomen, back and forth until the entire colon has been a massage.
People with IBS plan most of their lives around to the nearest restroom. It can negatively affect personal relationships, social activities and contribute to depression and low self-esteem.
However, as I shared with you, natural treatments using alternative remedies and supplements can help you live more comfortably with IBS. In some cases, can eliminate the symptoms completely. They are safe, work, and can help you enjoy of life again!
Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
Institute For Healthy Aging
http://www.vitalmaxvitamins.com
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