Hello and welcome to my hub on IBS, this is especially important to me as I have been suffering myself with IBS. At the point of writing this, I stil have it after moving into our own home and working flat out painting etc.

It is no fun, and it has laid me up, I am so weak right now, (12-03-2008). I was told not to over do it, now I'm suffering.

Anyone who has ever had Irritable Bowel Syndrome aca IBS, will know how debilitating it is. The bloating stomach, the constant runs to the loo, the Diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding from the back passage, like I have.

This is a bit of a delicate subject, but one that affects so many people, that's why I wanted to do a hub on it. To find relevant info not only to help me but others with this chronic digestive problem.

Did you know this, according to a study by John Hopkins university, over 15% of the population in developed countries suffers from this condition.

Can you relate to any of these symptoms, don't worry you're not alone...

• Abdominal pain (pain in the tummy). Often sharp & uncontrollable.

• Diarrhea (or frequent motions). Usually chronic in nature. Passing stool 3 to 8 times each day.

• Constipation (or infrequent motions). Usually with cramping or stomach pain. Motions less than 3 times a week.

• Small, lumpy, hard stools. Almost like “animal droppings”.Being tired & exhausted from your frequent visits to the bathroom.

• A sensation of incomplete emptying of the rectum after going to the bathroom. (Always feeling like there’s more to come).

• Bloated feeling in the stomach, physically looking much more bloated on many days.

• Urgency for needing to go to the toilet.

• Serious episodes of gas. Passing them as wind (through the anus, often foul smelling) or belching (also known as burping).

All symptoms are usually intermittent (on and off over time)

Chronic anxiety relating to all aspects of your health

Goodbye IBS

Did you know that, irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS effects literally millions of Americans.

IBS attacks the colon, or large bowel, which incorporates the digestive tract that stores the stools.

Let it be known that IBS does not necessarily mean that this will cause other health problems. IBS has no know cure, however you can take steps to control the symptoms.

What IBS does is create, bloating, diarrhea, cramping, and gas.

You're probably searching for an effective method that gives you some relief from the awful feelings from your IBS.

If so then you need to realise how some great medications can help you address this problem.

Foods To Avoid

Nearly everyone wants to know what you should be eating while having Irritable bowel.

It must be remembered that particuar types of food can really aggravate your condition. You'll find you'll eat a certain food and within no time, your IBS will flare up.

When you know what sets the IBS off, you can avoid them and eliminate them from your diet. You'll probably find that all the symptoms will start to reduce and most likely disappear alltogether.

It is best they say to say to keep away from all dairy products, which includes milk, processed cheese, anything with dairy in it.

Another thing is to stay clear of rich foods such as satay, my favourite, and junk foods likewise keep clear of carbohydrates such as your refined sugar and sweets.

Avoid your coffed and tea anthing with caffeine in it.

You should avoid those fizzy drinks as well, like any soft drink and sodas.

You should watch vegetabe pulses that create gas in the intestine and stomach.

Natural Cures For Irritable Bowel

The oil of peppermint can help

Fo a long time, many people suffering with IBS have found great relief with peppermint. Peppermint tea is very popular as is Mintec a peppermint capsule found in Australia, don't know about anywhere else.

It helps soothe the muscles within the bowel and settles things down a bit for you.

Aloe Vera Is Another Excellent Natural Remedy

If you've ever read anything on IBS then you would have surely read something about Aloe Vera, a wonder herb that really helps with combating IBS.

It is a known fact that Aloe Vera juice is a very good natural herb that greatly helps improve the condition and it's severity.

It is found in most health food shops and some pharmacies.

You Should Eat Magnesium Rich Foods

It has been suggested that if you increase Magnesium in your diet especially if you are low in this mineral. You can get it through food, or by supplements, it helps with the absorption of your food.

Hypnotherapy Is Another Alternative Treatment You Could Try

For those who have tried nearly everything and have had no positive results, them maybe hypnotherapy could help.

It can focus on the physiological areas of your stress if you have lots of it in your life.

With perseverance you can alleviate your IBS, there are IBS methods out there and you need to find what's best for you, as always, check with your doctor before entering any self help.

Goodbye IBS

Natural Cures For IBS

If you suffer with Ittitable Bowel Syndrome then you will be looking for ways to ease the paind and discomfort. If you didn't know, IBS is condition that affects the digestive system, which causes, pain in the tummy, bloating, diarrhea and constipation, which is very debiliating.

You'll find your small intestines will be the area most targeted, it will be inflamed and it will react severly to certain foods, drings or your everyday stress.

It's very true that the traditonal way of dealing with IBS is very successful and offer a good variety of drugs, natuarl ways of dealing with IBS is also very popular, which can offer a big relief to the horrible symptoms.

The main thing to focus on when dealing with IBS is to make sure you eat a well balanced diet. You should avoid things like dairy foods and grains whcih can set your tummy off.

Another good 'tip' is to keep a food diary, where you keep track of what you eat and take note of what upsets you. When you determine what upsets your tummy, cut them out of your diet.

You might get some relief by introducing foods such as, whole grains, fruits and vegetables which are high in fibre.

Some of which can reduce the spasms in your colon. One thing people miss is, you must dring lots of water, this is a must for people with IBS, and is part of a natural cure for IBS.

This is especially so for those who have diarrhea as our body is made up of a lot of water, giving your body what it desires will create good health.

There are some great supplements out there that greatly relieve the symptoms of IBS and can actually get rid of it.

One such miracle herb is 'peppermint', this herb is a natural cure for IBS and is used for a large range of digestive compaints.

It is a natural way to deal with IBS, as well as being a natural cure for IBS, it is better for you then traditional medicine, I say this with tongue in cheek, as some tradional medices are a must for some people, always see your doctor.

The great thing about 'peppermint' is that it reduces intestinal muscle contractions, thus alleviation all the explosive bowel motions. It also reduces that embarassing wind so common with IBS.

It has a calming affect on the digestive system, which calms everything down, you can get it as capsules, tea or as an inhalant.

Another great discovery is the use of probiotics, which is also a natural cure for IBS, it is the good bacteria we need in our digestive system.

There are good and bad ones, we want to replenish our gut with the good ones, so a good strong one such as Inner Health Plus is a very good one.

The good bacteria, such as lactobacillus, assist digestion by making essential nutrients and breaking up tough fibres and proteins. The bad bugs, such as e-coli and salmonella, can cause all sorts of problems in your system, they can cause severe diarrhea which can cause lethargy, dehydration and other nasty side affects.

The trick is get the balance back into the gut, by introducing the good bacteria. You can get capsules and or yoghurt to do this.

If you intend to go the natural way, it is always best to seek advice from a professional. This could be your doctor or a qualified herbalist or naturopah.

Be aware that some herbal mixtures can conflict with other medications.

It is a known fact that by eating natural foods (Not Processed) that this will help in healing our bodies.

If we get the right amount of vitamins and minerals in our diet, then this will supply our bodies with the nutrients we need. This in turn will strengthen our immune system and make us stronger.

By eating the correct foods, we are supplying our bodies with what it needs, eg. If we put diluted petrol in our car it is going to run sluggish, the same goes for our body.

This intake of the right nutrients will definitely help you body in repairing itself. Especially your digestive system.

IF your body can absorb the vitamins and minerals, you will have more energy and stamina to do the things you want to.

So if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome you first port of call should be 'Pineapple', an awesome food to help digestion and aid in the lessening and hopefully elimination of your IBS.

You will need to get a good fresh 'Pineapple' and eat it while it is still fresh.

Try your hardest to only eat the fresh ones, if you can't get the fresh ones, then use the tinned ones as a last resort.

When preparing your pineapple, make sure you take a good slice of the skin off, then remove the crown, any rind and then the eyes and the core.

Be mindful that you should not eat too much of the pineapple, as too much can give you fibre balls in your intestinal tract.

As the saying goes, "Everything In Moderation", as the right amount is therapeutic.

You might find you'll get a tingling of the tongue because of it's acidity. You can alleviate this by rubbing a little salt on it.

Or alternatively you can soak it in some water with a little salt in it.

Canned pineapple the juice it's soaking it will do this anyway.

Because pineapple is a diuretic and a natural cleanser, it removes toxins from our bodies and is high in Vit C.

It has an enzyme in it called, bromelain, this assists the bodies digestive system to work properly. It can also reduce the inflammation of arthritis, gout and a sore throat.

You will probably find that your wounds will heal quicker too, because of the micro-nutrients that protects against disease and illness.

The juice is also a known worm killer in your intestines.

What you should do is, after each meal, eat a slice of pineapple. This will do wonders for your digestive system-which will reduce your gas, bloating, burping and the discomfort of IBS.

Usually one to two slices a day if fine, for most IBS sufferers this will be ok, when starting out maybe try just one a day and increase it after time.

You can juice it if you like, you can try adding milk, but if you're intolerant to milk you could try yoghurt.

The Indians use this quite a bit, but don't add sugar especially if you're using canned pineapple. You can also add some ice or water