IBS Diet







IBS-friendly diet
Changing your diet will play an important part in controlling your symptoms of IBS. However, there is no "one size fits all" diet for people with IBS. The diet that will work best for you will depend on your symptoms and how you react to different foods.

It may be helpful to keep a food diary and record whether certain foods make your symptoms better or worse. You can then avoid foods that trigger your symptoms. But it is important to remember these foods do not need to be avoided for life.

Fibre
People with IBS are often advised to modify the amount of fibre in their diet. There are two main types of fibre:
¬  Soluble fibre – which the body can digest
¬  Insoluble fibre – which the body cannot digest

Foods that contain soluble fibre include:
v  Oats
v  Barley
v  Rye
v  Fruit, such as bananas and apples
v  Root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes
v  Golden linseeds

Foods that contain insoluble fibre include:
Ø  Wholegrain bread
Ø  Bran
Ø  Cereals
Ø  Nuts and seeds (except golden linseeds)

If you have IBS with diarrhea, you may find it helps to cut down on the insoluble fiber you eat. It may also help to avoid the skin, pith and pips from fruit and vegetables.

If you have IBS with constipation, increasing the amount of soluble fiber in your diet and the amount of water you drink can help.

Your GP will be able to advise you what your recommended fibre intake should be.

Eating tips
Your IBS symptoms may improve by following the advice below:
Ø  Have regular meals and take your time when eating
Ø  Avoid missing meals or leaving long gaps between eating
Ø  Drink at least eight cups of fluid a day, particularly water and other non-caffeinated drinks such as herbal tea
Ø  Restrict your tea and coffee intake to a maximum of three cups a day
Ø  Lower the amount of alcohol and fizzy drinks you drink
Ø  Reduce your intake of resistant starch, starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact – it is often found in processed or re-cooked foods
Ø  Limit fresh fruit to three portions a day – a suitable portion would be half a grapefruit or an apple
Ø  If you have diarrhea, avoid sorbitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugar-free sweets, including chewing gum and drinks, and in some diabetic and slimming products
Ø  If you have wind and bloating, consider stopping all cereals for six weeks or increasing your intake of linseeds (up to one tablespoon a day)
Ø  Avoid exclusion diets (where you do not eat a certain food groups, such as dairy products or red meat) unless you are being supervised by a professional dietitian.

Exercise
¬  Most people find exercise helps relieve the symptoms of IBS. Your GP will be able to advise you about the type of exercise that is suitable for you.

¬  Aim to do a minimum of 30 minutes vigorous exercise a day, at least three times a week. The exercise should be strenuous enough to increase your heart and breathing rates. Brisk walking and walking uphill are both examples of vigorous exercise.


Probiotics
v  Probiotics are dietary supplements that product manufacturers claim can help improve digestive health. They contain so-called "friendly bacteria" that supposedly destroy "bad bacteria", helping to keep your gut and digestive system healthy.
v  Some people find taking probiotics regularly helps relieve the symptoms of IBS. However, there is no scientific evidence to prove that probiotics work and have beneficial health effects.
v  If you decide to try probiotics, make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations regarding dosage.







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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)





Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome* (IBS) is a “syndrome,” meaning a group of symptoms. The most common symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain or discomfort often reported as cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and/or constipation. IBS affects the colon, or large bowel, which is the part of the digestive tract that stores stool.

IBS is not a disease. It’s a functional disorder, meaning that the bowel doesn’t work, or function, correctly.


Causes of IBS

Doctors are not sure what causes IBS. The nerves and muscles in the bowel appear to be extra sensitive in people with IBS. Muscles may contract too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhoea during or shortly after a meal. Or the nerves may react when the bowel stretches, causing cramping or pain.

IBS can be painful. But it does not damage the colon or other parts of the digestive system. IBS does not lead to other health problems.


Symptoms of IBS

The main symptoms of IBS are

· Abdominal pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often relieved by or associated with a bowel movement

· Chronic diarrhoea, constipation, or a combination of both

Other symptoms are

· Whitish mucus in the stool

· A swollen or bloated abdomen

· The feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement

Women with IBS often have more symptoms during their menstrual periods.


Diet Changes

Some foods and drinks make IBS worse.

Foods and drinks that may cause or worsen symptoms include

  • Fatty foods, like French fries
  • Milk products, like cheese or ice cream
  • Chocolate
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeinated drinks, like coffee and some sodas
  • Carbonated drinks like soda


To find out which foods are a problem,

Keep a diary that tracks

  • what you eat during the day
  • what symptoms you have
  • when symptoms occur
  • what foods always make you feel sick Take your notes to the doctor to see if certain foods trigger your symptoms or make them worse. If so, you should avoid eating these foods or eat less of them.


Some foods make IBS better.

Fiber may reduce the constipation associated with IBS because it makes stool soft and easier to pass. However, some people with IBS who have more sensitive nerves may feel a bit more abdominal discomfort after adding more fiber to their diet. Fiber is found in foods such as breads, cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables.

Examples of foods with fiber include

Fruits- apples, peaches

Vegetables- broccoli (raw), carrots (raw), cabbage, peas

Breads, cereals, and beans- kidney beans, lima beans, whole-grain bread, whole-grain cereal


Does stress cause IBS?

Emotional stress does not cause IBS. But people with IBS may have their bowels react more to stress. So, if you already have IBS, stress can make your symptoms worse.


Stress Relief

Learning to reduce stress can help with IBS. With less stress, you may find you have less cramping

it easier to manage your symptoms.

Meditation, exercise, hypnosis, and counselling may help. You may need to try different activities to see what works best for you.


Points to Remember

IBS means your bowel doesn’t work the right way.

IBS can cause cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and constipation.

IBS doesn’t damage the bowel or lead to other health problems.

The doctor will diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. You may need to have medical tests to rule out other health problems.

Stress doesn’t cause IBS, but it can make your symptoms worse.

Fatty foods, milk products, chocolate, alcohol, and caffeinated and carbonated drinks can trigger symptoms.

Eating foods with fiber and eating small meals throughout the day may reduce symptoms.

Treatment for IBS may include medicine, stress relief, and changes in eating habits


Treatment

Homoeopathic methods of treatment have effective medicines for IBS, and also relieves mental fag because of IBS


For Homoeopathic treatment

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