How to Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. It affects between 6-18% of people worldwide. Most of the American women are mainly infected with Irritable bowel syndrome. People who are suffering from IBS, have symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. It’s not a life threating disease but it’s a gastrointestinal disorder which interferes with your bowel movement. It causes discomfort and distress but doesn’t harm your intestine permanently or does not lead to serious chronic disorders such as cancer. The symptoms of the IBS varies from person to person.

 

Symptoms of IBS (أعراض القولون العصبي)

• Cramping
• Constipation
• Slow bowel movement
• Bloating
• Excessive Gas
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Mucus in the stool
• Alternatively hard and loose stool

Severe Symptoms

• Unexpected weight loss
• Rectal bleeding
• Vomiting
• Continuous pain
• Diarrhea at night
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia
• Difficulty in swallowing

Causes of IBS (أسباب القولون العصبي)

• Inflammation in the intestine
• Muscle contraction in the intestine
• Certain foods like fatty foods, spicy food, cauliflower, milk, and dairy products.
• Stress
• Hormonal changes
• Motility problem in GI tract

Food Items You Need to Avoid

• Exclude fast foods like pasta, chips, noodles, momos and other spicy items from your diet.
• Avoid coffee, alcohol and carbonated drinks.
• Processed food
• Dairy products especially cheese.
• Avoid the consumption of gluten, it causes symptoms like diarrhea. Mostly in the celiac patient.
• Beans and legumes.
• Chocolate bars and candies. Because of the high content of sugar and caffeine.
• Garlic and onion may also cause symptoms like gas and cramping in your stomach.
• Broccoli and cauliflower both are difficult to digest and may sometimes also cause constipation and gas.

Stress and IBS

Stress is directly associated with IBS. During stress, people are mentally and emotionally tensed. The colon which is the main part of the intestine has vast numbers of veins which are directly interconnected with a brain. These nerves control the normal functioning of the colon but can cause abdominal discomfort at the stressful condition. Colon can be excessively responsible for slight stress or conflict. To such condition, you need to do some stress reduction training and relaxation therapies. Regular exercise and some yoga practice can also change a stressful situation.

Natural Treatment For IBS

1. Yogurt

Yogurt is the good source of probiotics which put healthy bacteria’s in your gut. These bacteria’s provides a layer of protection in the intestine and produce lactic acid which helps to flush out the bacterial toxin from the body. In some patient, doctors recommend that they should avoid yogurt because some people may react poorly to yogurt.

• You can add yogurt in your smoothies and eat it 2-3 times a day until you notice an improvement in your condition.
• Alternatively, mix one cup of yogurt with a one-half tablespoon of psyllium husk.
• Eat it one hour after your lunch and dinner.
• Follow this remedy for few days until you get relief from IBS symptoms.

2. Ginger

Ginger is the best remedy for excessive gas and bloating during IBS. It contains a potent bio-active compound known as gingerol which is helpful in reducing the inflammation in the intestine, relax the intestinal muscles and make stomach lining strong.

• Add one tablespoon of grated ginger in one cup of hot water.
• Steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and add few drops of honey to it to enhance the taste.
• Drink it 2-3 times a day to ease the abdominal pain and cramps.
• Alternatively, you can also eat the mixture of grated ginger and honey before your lunch and dinner this will help to get rid of diarrhea as well as it will improve your digestive process.

3. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid and dietary fibers which are required for the smooth and comprehensive passage of stool. Omega -3 fatty acids in flaxseeds enhance your immunity by providing support to the immune system.  It is helpful during both constipation and Diarrhoea problem.

• Take one tablespoon of flaxseeds powder daily with plain water.
• You can also mix one tablespoon of flaxseed powder to one cup of boiling water, steep it for 5-10 minutes and drink this decoction before going to bed.
• This will help to keep your stomach clean and free from gas.

4. Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds reduce all the symptoms which are commonly associated with IBS. It provides relief from bloating and intestinal spasm. It is a traditional remedy for digestive problems such as indigestion, heartburn, and stomachaches. Fennel seeds are rich in Vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and phytonutrients.

• You can have dry fennel seeds powder with warm water twice daily.
• Alternatively, you can add one tablespoon of fennel seeds powder into one cup of boiling water, steep it for 5-10 minutes, strain and drink this herbal tea two times a day.

5. Peppermint

It has antispasmodic properties which are very effective in reducing the symptoms of IBS such as bloating, constipation and cramping. The menthol in peppermint provides a relaxing effect on the intestinal smooth muscles. It also helps in easy passage of food from the stomach.

• Add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil in a 1/4th cup of water. Drink it 2-times a day, until you get relief.
• You can also add one teaspoon of dried peppermint powder in one cup of hot water, steep for 5-10 minutes and drink it 2-3 times a day.

6. Chamomile

The antispasmodic property, as well as tannins content of chamomile, can provide relief from symptoms of IBS such as diarrhea, abdominal spasm. It also reduces the inflammation in the stomach.

• Add 2-3 teaspoon of dried chamomile flower in one cup of hot water.
• Steep for 5-10 minutes and strain.
• Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it.
• Drink this natural tea 2 –times a day.

All these natural remedies which are mentioned above are really effective for the treatment of IBS. If your condition is more critical than it is essential to consult your doctor before trying any of these natural treatments.