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

Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Food Combining

Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Food Combining

It seemed like recently food combining has become a very popular diet and digestion topic. After hearing so much about it I decided to take a stab at it. Although I did not notice a full cure to IBS I did notice that it seemed to, in my case, have a few benefits. When following this diet I noticed a generally calmer feeling in my tummy after meals. The BIGGEST difference I felt was a sizable reduction in gas and bloating(you know that feeling you get when you think everything you eat disagrees with your stomach). Although not as heavily, I try to stick to the guidelines when my stomach is acting up.

I scoured the net to find the nine basic rules. I have also placed a chart at the bottom for better understanding.

• Eat acids and starches at separate meals. Acids neutralize the alkaline medium required for starch digestion and the result is fermentation and indigestion.
  

• Eat protein foods and carbohydrate foods at separate meals. Protein foods require an acid medium for digestion.

• Eat but one kind of protein food at a meal.

• Eat proteins and acid foods at separate meals. The acids of acid foods inhibit the secretion of the digestive acids required for protein digestion. Undigested protein putrefies in bacterial decomposition and produces some potent poisons.

• Eat fats and proteins at separate meals. Some foods, especially nuts, are over 50% fat and require hours for digestion.

• Eat sugars (fruits) and proteins at separate meals.

• Eat sugars (fruits) and starchy foods at separate meals. Fruits undergo no digestion in the stomach and are held up if eaten with foods that require digestion in the stomach.

• Eat melons alone. They combine with almost no other food.

• Desert the desserts. Eaten on top of meals they lie heavy on the stomach, requiring no digestion there, and ferment. Bacteria turn them into alcohols and vinegars and acetic acids.

Resource:http://chetday.com/fcprins.html

Irritable bowel Syndrome-Trigger Foods

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Triggers

The trigger foods for IBS are vast and many people are not on the right track from the beggining. Many people tend to think that only the bland foods are ok to eat. This statement couldn't be farther from the truth. The reality is that the triggers, or foods you want to stay away from are all of the things that are hard to digest. Most of these are insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is the fiber in foods that is not easily digested. This is not to say that you cant have any insoluble fiber at all. You just need to watch you intake heavily and eat these items in small quantities. When eatin in moderation patients usually feel the differrance within a couple of weeks, sometimes within a couple of days. I have compiled a list of trigger foods which is shown below. If you have any questions please leave a comment and I will do my best to address it.

• Foods high in fat-usually anything greasy or fried
• Red meat-this one kills me. That includes anything that comes from pigs, cows, goats, deer, sheep and so on.
• pultry is ok BUT the dark meat and skin are not- i ate chicken thighs for a while wondering why I had to run to the bathroom afterwards. There was a deffinate reason.
• All Dairy products-this may surprise you but even the ones that are made with dairy but are lactose free can cause GI distress.
• The Whites of eggs are ok BUT the yolks are not. In my case thay make me especially sick and bloated or gassy.

All of these foods tend to wreak havok on the intestinal tract for us IBS'ers. They can cause anywhere from just some minor gas to a complete attack of colon spasms and contractions at amazing rates. So I dont really need to say it but stay away from these. You do not need any of these. I mentioned above that some insoluble fiber you should eat in moderation those I will talk about in my next post, but for these listed above just stay away completely. You will thank me and your toilet will thank you.

There are many other foods that are high in fat that can also cause unwanted GI stress many of which you may not think of off hand. While i am going to provide a very short list reading labels on the food you order or purchase is a good habit to get into.

• Coconut milk
• Shredded coconut
• All oils, fats, spreads, dressings, or added toppings may be very high in fats and oils.
• watch out when eating food that could have been cooked in oil(you can order otherwise to be safe)
• Mayonnaise
• Olives
• doughnuts or any pastries
• Potato or corn chips but the baked variety is usually a great alternative. Just watch for flavor enhancers like modified food starch or MSG(this one is a complete Tummy killer)

Please feel free to leave comments I would love to hear what you have to say. Thank you