Natural Remedies for IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Last updated August 08, 2010
What is the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
As many as 20% of the adult population has symptoms of IBS, usually beginning before the age of 35 in about half the people it affects. Irritable bowel syndrome is a bowel disorder that has no cure, but is treatable. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal cramping and bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Though IBS is highly uncomfortable, it does not lead to a more serious disease, such as cancer and does no irreparable harm to the intestines. Emotional stress often makes IBS symptoms worse; the symptoms can often be controlled by diet, stress management, and medications.
Symptoms of IBS can vary from person to person, though most have constipation and diarrhea sporadically throughout time, usually worsening when untreated. Stress and anxiety cause the symptoms to worsen, and those with existing stress and mood disorders tend to have more aggressive symptoms. There are no known causes of IBS, though theories such as a sensitive colon or large intestine have been suggested. Gastronomical infections have also been known to lead to IBS.
There are few home remedies for IBS or relieving the symptoms of IBS:
Use natural supplement to supplies your body with necessary digestive enzymes to aid digestion and sooth the digestive organs
Change of diet – avoiding large meals, wheat, rye, barley, chocolate, milk products, alcohol, and caffeine (drinks such as coffee, tea, or colas)
Stress or anxiety counseling — medications can help, however, are known to increase the intensity of symptoms and should be avoided
Regular low-intensity exercise – walking and yoga are known to calm the body and symptoms of IBS
Adequate sleep – experts recommend 7-8 hours of sleep every night
