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IBS and Wild Yam
I love eating yam, but never knew they had a medicinal effect.
This article looks at “the health benefits of wild yams”
Wild yam has even been effective at treating common digestive concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome and cramping. Side effects and precautions. While wild yam is generally safe and effective for a number of conditions, Read more
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IBS Treatment: Diet and Alternative Therapy for Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) also known as spastic colon, intestinal neurosis or mucous colitis is one of the most common digestive disturbances seen by health care practitioners.
In a healthy digestive system the normal movement of the intestines is caused by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the intestinal muscles. This moves food and waste through the system. When this is disrupted the system becomes less rhythmic and more uncoordinated. Toxins and waste build up and IBS is usually the end result.
Changing your eating habits is a key factor in fighting this ailment. Never have the words “food is medicine” been more true. Products to avoid are those, which are hard pressed to be classified as food in the real sense of the meaning. Chemical-laced highly refined pseudo-foods are filled with artificial flavourants, colourants and preservatives. Flavourants and colourants are chemicals pumped into food to make it look and taste better. Chemicals are toxins.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diet
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it can be hard to know which foods are safe to eat without the risk of further discomfort. This does not always have to be the case though, as IBS can actually be controlled through your diet. Around twelve to fifteen per cent of Americans are believed to suffer from IBS, so it is definitely not a rare condition.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Diet makes All The Difference
Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects as many as 1 in 5 people and is one of the most common gastroenterological conditions. There are a wide range of symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (referred to as IBS) including bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain. There are a number of factors, which are believed to contribute to the onset of IBS, including both physiological and psychological causes. Because of the variety of symptoms, differing degrees of severity between patients, and multitude of possible underlying causes, there are a number of different treatments available to those who suffer from IBS, which have proven to be effective in treating IBS symptoms, and managing the condition.
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