| The Top Ten 10 Things You Should know About IBS |
The main cause of IBS
is said to be stress.
is said to be stress.
The best way to deal
with stress is by
learning how to
meditate for at least
20 minutes a day.
Also learn stress
management.
with stress is by
learning how to
meditate for at least
20 minutes a day.
Also learn stress
management.
Diet is also a
main cause of IBS.
main cause of IBS.
Try to avoid all raw
foods, as your digestive
system has to work
harder. Try to avoid
dairy products. Try to
avoid stimulants also.
And drink plenty of
water.
foods, as your digestive
system has to work
harder. Try to avoid
dairy products. Try to
avoid stimulants also.
And drink plenty of
water.
Plantain is very good
for ibs. Use the
plantain by adding
1oz of the leaves to 1
pint of water. Boil up
and leave to infuse
for up to 10minutes.
Then split the drink
into 3 and drink
through-out the day.
for ibs. Use the
plantain by adding
1oz of the leaves to 1
pint of water. Boil up
and leave to infuse
for up to 10minutes.
Then split the drink
into 3 and drink
through-out the day.
Rub your lower back
with the palms of your
hands until you can
feel warmth radiating
into your abdomen.
This should help your
digestive system
move a bit better.
with the palms of your
hands until you can
feel warmth radiating
into your abdomen.
This should help your
digestive system
move a bit better.
When you take a
shower, focus the
hot water on your
abdomen, this
should ease any
pains and help to
move your digestive
system, or calm it.
shower, focus the
hot water on your
abdomen, this
should ease any
pains and help to
move your digestive
system, or calm it.
Aloe Vera-Constipation
You can either use the juice
extracted from the inside of
the leaves. (Not for pregnant
women). Or you can buy
bottles of aloe vera which
has been specially formulated
for the constipation side of
ibs. The juice of the aloe is
said to be very helpful for lots
of digestive problems. It can
be found in most health food
shops.
You can either use the juice
extracted from the inside of
the leaves. (Not for pregnant
women). Or you can buy
bottles of aloe vera which
has been specially formulated
for the constipation side of
ibs. The juice of the aloe is
said to be very helpful for lots
of digestive problems. It can
be found in most health food
shops.
Peppermint
Is said to ease flatulence
and indigestion and to
relieve painful spasms. The
best time to take it either by
freshly picking the leaves, or
using tea bags or by taking
tablets,(which are available
in most health shops).
Is said to ease flatulence
and indigestion and to
relieve painful spasms. The
best time to take it either by
freshly picking the leaves, or
using tea bags or by taking
tablets,(which are available
in most health shops).
Fenugreek-Diarrhoea
To use this herb,
make an infusion
with 1oz of the dried
herb to 1pint of
water. Leave to
infuse for up to
10minutes. Then
split the pint into 3
doses and drink
throughout the day.
To use this herb,
make an infusion
with 1oz of the dried
herb to 1pint of
water. Leave to
infuse for up to
10minutes. Then
split the pint into 3
doses and drink
throughout the day.
