Several of my patients suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Traditional drugs do not always work for everybody and can sometimes make things worse. The question I often hear people ask is, “What else can I do to help stop these stomach spasms?” If you have IBS, and conventional treatments have not relieved your symptoms, do not give up hope. There are lots of lifestyle changes together with natural remedies which have given my patients a new lease on life. How is that possible? Let’s first have a look at what IBS is.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It’s not known exactly what causes irritable bowel syndrome. Some doctors think it’s caused by miscommunication between the mind and the intestines. Some feel it’s brought on by nutritional deficiencies, allergies, or food intolerances. Others feel anxiety, underlying emotions or anxiety is the cause.
IBS is regarded as a functional condition that affects about 50 million Americans. It may have many of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal cramping/pain relieved after bowel movement
- Alternate between diarrhea and constipation
- Frequent gas and flatulence
- Bloating/distention
- Passing mucus in feces
- Heartburn
Currently, there’s no cure for IBS. But here are some very powerful natural remedies that I recommend for my patients to control their IBS:
Natural Relief
IBS Relief from Nature, Alternative Therapy, Supplements.
Most of the proposals listed here involve making changes to your diet and general lifestyle. You may decide to involve the assistance of an alternative health care practitioner or speak with your doctor about dietary supplements which may work for you.
Supplements
- L-glutamine, an amino acid, is quite good at stopping diarrhea. It soothes the irritated lining of the gut and helps prevent the spasms. Get in powder form and mix about 1/4 into 1/2 tbsp with cool water. Drink on an empty stomach.
- Acacia Senegal – a soluble fiber that also helps absorb water, converting gut contents into a passable gel which stops diarrhea and prevents constipation.
- Vitamin C – 1-2,000 milligrams per day; not only boosts your immune system but also helps digest food and maintain the gut moving normally.
- Magnesium – 500 mg per day. A natural anti-spasmodic, helps prevent and protect against gut spasms.
- Digestives – such as ginger, chamomile, and peppermint can be appreciated as teas, or infusions. Some, like peppermint, come in hard candy. Peppermint is one of the greatest spasms, nausea, gas relievers around. It’s been used for centuries as an after-meal digestive.
Behavioral Aids
- Avoid – Insoluble fibers such as wheat, bran, raw fruit, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, legumes, and sprouts. These may intensify gas, bloating, and flatulence. They can also irritate the colon and can lead to spasms and diarrhea.
- Avoid – Stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, all irritate the colon.
- Consume – Soluble fiber such as rice/rice cereals, oats, soy, barley, potatoes (white/sweet), yellow vegetables, mushrooms, beets, bananas, applesauce. Soothes and normalizes the colon, both preventing and stopping diarrhea and constipation.
- Exercise – Regular, physical motion helps to keep the intestines functioning normally. Avoid long periods of sitting or lying down that can worsen IBS symptoms.
Alternative Therapies
- Hypnosis – A very effective treatment at reducing or all, IBS symptoms. Promotes relaxation and re-programs the mind-gut link; especially effective where anxiety and anxiety are large things.
- Acupressure/acupuncture – A professional puts pressure on meridians that correspond to a digestive tract and helps normalize and balance their function.
- Reflexology – concentrates on specific reflex points at the soles of their feet. A professional puts pressure on the points corresponding to a intestines that helps them function properly.
- Yoga – Noted for its comfort capabilities, yoga is extremely good at controlling IBS symptoms. Yoga works to relax muscles and un-kink the intestines to help them operate normally.
- Abdominal massage- aids move small stool residue with each other to decrease the amount of bowel movements. Lie on your side with knees bent and use your fist to massage from the left lower quadrant upward, across your stomach, back and forth, until your entire colon was massaged.
Conclusion
People with IBS plan the majority of their lives centered around the closest restroom. It may negatively affect personal relationships, social activities in addition to contribute to depression and reduced self-image.
However, since I’ve shared with you here, natural remedies using alternative remedies and nutritional supplements can help you live a whole lot more easily with IBS. Sometimes, they can eliminate symptoms completely. They’re safe, they work, and they can help you enjoy life again!
