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Controlling Type II Diabetes Through Diet And Exercise
If you have been diagnosed with adult onset type II Diabetes, you may be able to control your condition through diet and exercise. Many people have genetic predispositions for adult onset diabetes, but the disease is usually brought on by poor...
Do you have Eczema or Dermatitis?
Copyright 2005 Michael Brooks
Although many people believe that eczema and dermatitis are separate conditions, they are actually one and the same. The most common form of this skin condition is atopic eczema. Depending on what study you read,...
Exercise: Why YOU should do it
Hundreds of Thousands of Americans spend millions of dollars each year on diet pills, "magical" exercise devices, and misrepresented health and fitness products, when in all actuality a good set of dumbbells and a brisk walk may be all you need to...
Isn't It Time To Try Kundalini Yoga?
Although there are many types of yoga, and it may be impractical to try them all, experiencing some of the main branches -- including Kundalini yoga -- will give you a fuller grasp of yoga’s essence and benefits. Kundalini yoga isn't just another...
Enzymes and Nutrition, Part II
This compilation of information is Copyright 2005 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. This article may be freely copied and used on other web sites only if it is copied complete with all links and text, including this header, intact...
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The Nutritional Truth About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Indigestion, bloating, abdominal pain, intermittent constipation
or diarrhoea, urgent need to defecate, loose or watery or hard
or lumpy stools, feeling of incomplete bowel movement, abdominal
fullness, wind, abdominal soreness, fatigue, backache, passing
mucus during defecation and abdominal swelling are all symptoms
of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that
affects the gut, it is believe that up to 15% of the population
suffer from it once during there lifetime. The exact cause of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown, although food
sensitivities and allergies, stress, bowel infection, bowel
inflammation and sensitive bowel muscles could all be
contributing factors that trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
symptoms off. Other inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease are not thought to be related to
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Food containing caffeine, fructose, or sorbitol, diary products,
spices, wheat, alcohol and beans are best avoided or limited in
the diet as these are thought to be triggering foods. Sometimes
fibre can trigger off irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms,
it is best to try and experiment with fibre consumption, keeping
to non-gluten grains such as corn, millet, rice and
quinoa. In
cases with severe constipation or diarrhoea taking fibre in the
form of psyllium husks is extremely effective for relieving
these symptoms. Peppermint and caraway oils are good for
relieving wind and intestinal cramp whilst soothing the bowel
wall. Taking probiotic supplements containing lactobacilli the
friendly healthy bacteria has been known to improve the symptoms
of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), other supplement that have
shown to improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms are
cynara artichoke and aloe vera juice.
Stress has been linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
reducing stress will help with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
symptoms.
If you are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
symptoms, it is always wise to consult your doctor. Irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) has similar symptoms to more serious bowel
problems which may need medical treatment.
The following supplements may help if you are suffering from
IBS.
Multivitamins and multiminerals Antioxant complex Vitamin C
L-glutamine powder GLA Probiotics Cynara artichoke Brewser yeast
Aloe Vera juice Psyllium
About the author:
Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh
Advice for a healthier natural life
website: http://www.newbeingnutrition.com
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