Showing posts with label psyllium. Show all posts
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December 12, 2009

Cures For Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS


Cures For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Exclusive summary about Cures For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by Alison Harris

Some common symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, bloating, spastic contractions of the colon, stomach cramps and abdominal pain, gas, nausea and sometimes constant and persistent headaches.

The best cure for irritable bowel syndrome is to make some dietary changes and eliminate all the triggers foods from your diet.

What are the other natural cures for IBS?

Hypnotherapy - Gut directed hypnotherapy is one of the alternative therapies that has shown consistently good results for irritable bowel syndrome sufferers.

The third thing that you can do is to Increase the amount of fiber in your diet - Additional fiber such as psyllium can be particularly helpful in treating both diarrhea and constipation. Psyllium is an adaptogenic fiber, which means that if you suffer from constipation, it will help to soften your stool and if you suffer with runny stools, it will help with stool formation and reduce the frequency of bowel movements.

IBS Natural Cures - Are There Any?

Exclusive summary about IBS Natural Cures by Gregory Brookins

IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. Wikipedia defines IBS as:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a blanket term for a variety of diseases causing discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract. It is also called spastic colon, is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements. IBS may begin after an infection or a stressful life event.

With modern thinking, numerous natural or "more" natural treatments have cropped up. Some of these more natural treatments include an herbal extract know as Iberogast, peppermint oil, and acupuncture. It combines healthy foods and great tastes to combat digestive health issues.

December 07, 2009

Natural Cures for Constipation


Natural Cures for Constipation

Exclusive summary about Natural Cures for Constipation by Matthew Helmsford

If you’re suffering from constipation, you’ll be happy to know that there are some natural cures for constipation. These natural cures can help relieve your symptoms. Fiber is one of the most well known natural cures for constipation. Fiber is the indigestible part of plants. When you eat foods with fiber, the fiber cells travel through your digestive system and end up in your intestine.

Prunes are a popular natural cure for constipation. All plant foods contain fiber, as well as whole grain products. One of the most effective natural cures for constipation is drinking more water. There are certain herbs and natural supplements that can serve as natural cures for constipation. Psyllium is a natural bulk forming laxative that will help make stools easier to pass. Cascara and senna are “irritating” herbal laxatives.

What is the Best Cure For Constipation?

Exclusive summary about Natural Cures for Constipation by Sandesh Deshkar

What can be the best cure for constipation? Is there really any proven and best cure for constipation? The most important thing while treating constipation is your diet. Usually, fibers-less diets contributes more to the constipation as well as little-to-no water intake.

Some people rely on laxatives for treating constipation, but laxatives are not the best way to treat constipation and should only be taken on a temporary basis where there is an acute constipation. Use of laxatives can also results in side effects worse than constipation. It may lead to excessive gas, nausea, headaches, diarrhea, bloating, migraine and hence laxatives are the best option cure the constipation. Prescription drugs are also very popular for treating constipation.