SHORT LIST OF TEAS FOR IBS-IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

THESE ARE THE TEAS I DRINK TO HELP COPE WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

So I use the following teas to help with my IBS these are the most common and most helpful.

-Peppermint-This is a great tasting tea that has been used forever to calm the stomach. Those of us with IBS can use it to calm the cramping or soothe the stomach. I find it very helpful to drink a few cups a day with meals(small meals of course)

-Fennel -This tea taste like black licorice just not so strong. It is so so helpful in the category of gas cramping and bloating.

-Ginger-This is one of my favorites I use it on a constant basis. I will drink a cup in the morning after soluble fiber and breakfast and then another cup after all meals. It has a great digestive enzyme in it that if you have over indulged will help with the full tummy.

-Chamomile-This tea is used to calm you down after a long day and get you ready for a good nights sleep. I use it when it is late and I know I am going to have trouble sleeping.

All of us with Irritable bowel syndrome should try to utilize these natural gifts as much as possible to help Tame Our Tummy.

If you have any ideas or comments about what works best for you when trying to control your IBS symptoms just feel free to leave a comment. Thanks

Safe Snacks for IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome recipe exchange

SAFE SNACKS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

I am sometimes at a loss for things to eat as a quick snack or things to buy that are easy to prepare or cook and that are reasonably quick so i am asking all of the readers out there to share some snacks that they prefer. I will start and then let you guys and gals take it away.(please include brands if you know them...thanks)

I like

• english muffin(sourdough) with a little peanut butter(very little) and a banana for breakfast
• For lunch some instant rice with smart balance light(it is dairy free the reg is not)and a little salt or with a little light soy sauce (Thai kitchen is good)
• for dinner some white fish with a little lemon and a potato or some rice with it

NOW ITS YOUR TURN....just leave your favorites as comments thanks

ENEMA AND COLON CLEANSING FOR IBS-VERY BIG NO NO

ENEMAS AND COLON CLEANSING FOR IBS

I am going to try to make this short and very straight forward. DO NOT FOR ANY REASON(unless an enema is needed for immediate severe pain removal) TAKE PART IN SELF ENEMAS OR C OLON CLEANSING. They are very addicting/habit forming and are the worst thing for a hyper sensitive gut(this is what you have if you have IBS) Try slowing adding an Acacia based soluble fiber(1/2 teaspoon just to start double the dose slowly say every week or two/whatever your body adapts too. There is no such thing as moving too slow with the soluble fiber but there is with moving too fast so take your time.) instead of using these harsh methods. If you decide to start on the soluble fiber try to stay away from fibers that are not acacia based because most on the market can cause gas pain and bloating in IBS patients.

I hope that was short enough :) I would love to hear comments from you

IBS dont be fooled by all the GENTLE LAXATIVES!!!!

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Hey its me again with another little helpful hint. This is something that I thought about delving into many a times and for some reason or another decided not to. Now I am thankful that i did not go this route. The route I am talking about is Laxatives. Now I'm sure you have all seen the articles or advertisements that things like senna aloe just to name a couple, are the magic all natural tools you need to relieve constipation or in the long run help IBS-D by improving bowel tone.....This is nothing but a lie...This DOES NOT HELP FOR IBS. These things can become addicting and very hard to get off of. It will shortly turn into a situation where you have to have them to have a bowel movement and this is definitely not what we are shooting for. My advice and I think anyone you knows the truth about stabilizing IBS is that you need to slowly introduce a completely soluble fiber supplement. My favorite is an Acacia based soluble fiber. Most if not all of the others can cause gas and bloating in IBS patients.

Well This is just my little word for the day. Once again please feel free to comment :)