Things You'll Need:
- A computer with Internet access
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Step 1
Identify the substances that trigger IBS, like caffeine, high-fat foods, alcohol, carbonated beverages and foods full of insoluble fiber. Eliminate them from your diet. Use resources like the "Mayo Clinic" Web site for a list of potentially harmful foods (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Plan a time to conduct your colon cleanse so that it will not interfere with your daily routine. Many alternative health experts feel that a 14-day or 21-day colon cleanse is needed to effectively treat IBS. Most colon cleansing programs are relatively inexpensive.
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Step 3
Decide if you're going to use herbal supplements to enhance your cleansing diet. Many alternative medicine experts favor peppermint oil for treating IBS. Probiotics like acidophilus can also be helpful.
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Step 4
Choose a multi-vitamin high in calcium and magnesium, both of which are helpful in treating IBS symptoms.
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Step 1
Be sure to drink at least 7 to 10 glasses, each 8 oz., of purified or distilled water every day. Avoid tap water. It can contain toxins and parasites that can aggravate IBS.
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Step 2
Eat foods high in soluble fiber, like rice, oatmeal, potatoes, carrots, breads made from white flour, turnips, mushrooms, avocados, bananas, mangoes and papaya. Because the ingredients aren't particularly pricey, this cleansing diet is quite affordable.
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Step 3
Avoid foods high in insoluble fiber, like raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, bran, seeds, and green leafy vegetables. This is where the diet differs from most other colon cleanses. Insoluble fiber aggravates IBS.
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Step 4
Get plenty of exercise, as well as plenty of rest. Relaxing the colon is the ultimate goal to relieve IBS.
