How to Control Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS
Gas, constipation and diarrhea are just some of the bothersome and sometimes embarrassing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. These manifestations of the illness can interfere with your daily life and make you extremely uncomfortable. The good news is that there are several lifestyle changes that you can make to harness your symptoms, making it possible for you to find relief and regain control of your life.
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Things You'll Need
- A list of the proper foods to eat.
- A list of the unhealthy foods not to eat - trigger foods.
- Probiotics
- Soil-based organisms
- Yeast destroying products
- Apple Cider Vinegar with the "Mother".
- Goat Yogurt
- Olive Leaf products
- Flaxseed Meal
Instructions
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Lessen stress. Many people suffering from IBS experience more intense symptoms during particularly stressful times in their lives. Exercise, meditation or even just getting the right amount of sleep can help you to relax and decrease some aspects of IBS.
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Add fiber to your diet slowly. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans are especially effective in relieving constipation. Use a fiber supplement instead if these foods make your symptoms worse.
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Drink water. Six to eight glasses of water per day will help to keep you hydrated even when you have diarrhea.
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol because these substances can aggravate your symptoms.
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Refrain from drinking through straws or chewing gum so that you minimize the amount of air that you swallow.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are dealing with IBS, your best bet will be to consider your dietary habits. If you are not feeling well at this time, then what you are doing isn't working out for you. Consider making a change. IBS treatment and cure is certainly within your reach, if you will consider making a few very important lifestyle changes.
The very first thing you need to do, is learn which foods intensify your adverse reactions and consequent inflammatory response. Look for a time-tested unhealthy foods list and avoid these foods. Food allergies can play a big role in this condition.
Go all Organic if at all possible.
You will also need to take into consideration, that there are probably other factors contributing to your chronic problems.
Candida/Yeast overgrowth is almost always present in all intestinal complaints. It's widespread and very common. It's something that affects ALL aspects of your total health picture and something you need to think about when battling this problem. Don't feed the yeast in your system! It can impact all aspects of your health.
Establish a healthy intestinal environment, by using a proven probiotic and soil-based organisms and kill the yeast overgrowth with a product such as "Three Lac"
Consider a gluten-free diet to begin your healing process.
Use medications such as laxatives or anti-diarrhea medicine carefully and under the supervision of your doctor to avoid adverse effects.
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