IBS Cures – A Quick Look-Up Guide
13 August 2008 – 2:54 pmI’ve put together a quick look-up guide of IBS cures for you…
Let’s begin…
5-HTP
5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) is believe by some health professional to restore the levels of serotonin within your gut and thus help to reduce IBS symptoms.
Bromelain
Bromelian helps you to digest your food properly whilst the anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the intestinal inflammation associated with IBS.
Aloe Vera
The anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of Aloe Vera gel makes it very good at reducing the symptoms associated with both IBS-D and IBS-C.
L-Glutamine
It’s been found that glutamine helps to maintain good gut barrier functions and helps to reduce diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C taken in large doses has a laxative effect, so taking vitamin C supplements in large doses may be able to help relieve your IBS-C.
Magnesium
If your main IBS symptom is constipation, magnesium could well help you out…it is well known for its laxative effect it has on your body!
Caraway
The volatile oils within caraway help to relieve digestive upsets, wind and bowel spasms… all symptoms of IBS!
Ginger
Ginger has both anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties which make it great at helping to reduce your IBS symptoms.
Artichoke
Clinical studies have showed that artichoke can reduce IBS symptoms on average by up to seventy one percent within seven to ten days.
Calcium
Calcium helps to bind your stools and soak up excessive fluids within your bowel, which is great if you suffer from IBS-D.
Chamomile
Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and muscle relaxant properties which help to relieve wind, intestinal spasms and cramping… all symptoms of IBS!
Hypnotherapy
IBS hypnotherapy or hypnosis is a gentle and gradual process which helps to reduce your IBS symptoms and reprograms your mind to pre-IBS days.
Peppermint
Clinical research into the health benefits of peppermint, have shown that the properties within the peppermint leaves can help to reduce IBS symptoms.
Probiotics
Clinical studies have shown that by taking probiotic supplements, you can reduce your symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome… especially diarrhea!
Psyllium
Psyllium is great at treating both IBS symptoms of constipation and diarrhoea.
Stewart
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