Educate yourself - Learn all you can about IBS. The e-book IBS Basics will hopefully provide you with the basic information you need in order to cope with experiencing this disorder. You can go ask your doctor, or look at information available on the Internet, which gives a lot of information about the disorder.
Observe - Observe your body and figure out what food you can eat and the symptoms you experience as a result. Keep a diary in order to help document your trigger foods and their symptoms.
Communicate - Having other people to share your experiences with, who also go through the same thing would really go a long way, especially in helping you reduce anxiety and stress. While the cause of irritable bowel syndrome is not known and may be different in different people, all sufferers of IBS will probably benefit from
a more healthy lifestyle, better eating habits, and a cleaner colon. Lifestyle improvements of course should include moderate exercise.
Healthy eating habits should always include generous amounts of vegetables, fruits and legumes. Fats should be avoided, or at least not consumed in excess. These dietary changes can bring some relief to many. Remember of course that the gastrointestinal tract contains thousand and thousands of nerves. In fact, only the spinal column and brain encompass more nerves in the body. A decontaminated colon helps these nerve endings. Furthermore remember that gas is produced by intestinal bacteria in those who suffer from irritable bowel symptoms. Studies have shown a connection between those with IBS and larger than normal amounts of gas production. A purified colon can help this affliction, and hopefully lead to less distress, less discomfiture and less pain.
by Phil Knaus - IBS Basics
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