Irritable Bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. Doctor will likely to start listing a bunch of medications you can take to help control Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), when you visit your doctor to talk about it.
However, you may want to seek out other therapy options, if you don’t feel comfortable taking medication daily. You have the control over your Irritable bowel syndrome and ultimately make all decisions about what treatment you need.
The great thing is that whether you are on medication or not, there are several things you can do at home to help with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
Hypnosis
You might want to think about hypnosis for your IBS symptoms, if you are more into alternative medicine and other more natural treatments. There are usually three types of people when it comes to hypnosis: those that don’t believe in it at all, those that love it, and those that have never tried it.
However, you too might see the positive effects it can have on your mind and body, once you try hypnosis. When it comes to how hypnosis relates to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the answer lies in the patient’s stress level.
Hypnosis works to lessen overall stress and when it is effective in doing so, irritable bowel syndrome patients will experience fewer IBS symptoms. Mainly, a hypnotist can help get you to a deep relaxed state where you can learn to endorse positive thoughts about your overall health.
There are ways to practice this at home as well. You can learn to use self-hypnotherapy while you are on your own at home, or in between hypnosis treatments.
Basically, irritable bowel treatment hypnosis is much like a deep meditation. You will have less stress and will be able to cope with IBS much easier, if you take the time to work on your mind as well as your body.
Yoga
You probably understand already why people are drawn to it, if you have ever tried yoga. It is not only a way to get in shape, but also a way to unwind and clear your mind of stress. It is very effective in helping with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
The idea of yoga deals with the body and the mind, which is what an IBS sufferer needs to focus on. There are many yoga positions that are specifically designed to help promote better digestion and to ease digestive symptoms.
You can do yoga in the comfort of your own home. Get a DVD with basic yoga moves on it and get started right away!
Exercise
For an IBS syndrome sufferer, exercise is important for a variety of reasons. First, exercise generally makes your body stronger. It is usually a good idea to be on a regular exercise program, no matter what disease or disorder you might be suffering from.
Exercise boosts the immune system, making other diseases and disorders less likely to occur.
Second, exercise is an excellent stress-reliever. Some medical practitioners believe that IBS syndrome has psychological roots. This means that IBS syndrome might have its beginnings in a mental state.
A highly-stressed mind is prone to mental problems; mental problems lead to physical problems. IBS syndrome symptoms have often been observed to occur when a person is under unusual amounts of stress.
So it has not been proved that stress is a cause of IBS syndrome, but it certainly worsens the situation. Every effort to reduce undue stress must be made. Exercising is one of the best ways to do this.
Good Sleep Habits
One of the biggest factors in your overall Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment is getting enough sleep. Studies show that Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers who don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night have a higher frequency of symptoms.
So this home treatment is very inexpensive, but it can be difficult when you are on a set schedule. Just try to get yourself into the bed fifteen to thirty minutes earlier each night. Before you know it, you will work yourself up to getting those 8 hours you need, without feeling like you are missing out on anything.
Nishanth Reddy
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Is there a good home treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
I suffer from IBS, and it is really starting to take it’s toll on my social and family life. It only really affects me when it’s time to leave the house (when my adrenaline levels are elevated), and it is making me miserable. I haven’t been out to eat with my hubby and kids in a couple years at least, because the "flare ups" make me miserable and shake and sweat and I can’t possibly eat. I don’t have health insurance, so a doctor’s prescription isn’t an option. Are there any supplements that I can take or "home remedies" that will help me? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I’m willing to try just about anything to get my life back!
I’ve had this problem for most of my life, but it has gotten significantly worse since I had my gallbladder removed in December of ’04. It is much more painfuul now (to the point I feel faint).
systematic desensitization works for some people. What you do is that you train yourself to adapt to your IBS demands. Drink coffee (yes this will cause IBS) about 8 oz every hour, you have to do this for 2 weeks, and afterwards you won’t have any problem. But you do have to do it for at least 2 weeks to see results.
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I’ve had the same problem on and off my entire life. Do NOT drink extra coffee like the person above me said. Coffee contains tanic acid, which irritates the lining of your stomach and can cause diarrhea. You don’t get "over it" like they said. It just irritates your stomach more and more.
A natural remedy would be peppermint. You can find the essential oil of peppermint at any natural foods store. Put a few drops up to a spoonful into some herbal tea and drink it. Avoid coffee & carbonated drinks as they’re irritating. If you need caffeine to wake up in the morning, try green tea. It’s not great on a stomach but much softer on it than coffee.
Licorice (black, not red) is also a remedy for upset stomach & diarrhea in general. You can find licorice tea at most stores.
There’s a really strong natural tea that will calm you down for those moments you get anxious – it’s Valerian root, also found at natural food stores. It doesn’t smell good (my husband won’t even let me keep it in the house but I don’t think it’s THAT bad
but it really does have a calming effect when drank as a hot tea.
Get Fiber One on your cereal isle and put that on top of whatever cereal you eat. Fiber balances you out – helps bind you if you have diarrhea or help you go if you can’t. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of greens for natural fiber.
I bought something called "Colon Cleanse" online for like $90, but I never used it b/c my IBS cleared up before it arrived, but I think the main ingredient in it is just fiber… I know what you’re going through – I had IBS straight for 2 years once! UG! (before I found natural remedies)
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