Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a complex disorder with a wide variety of symptoms. Even for a specific individual no one treatment for IBS will be suitable all the time. Instead it is necessary to become familiar with your pattern of IBS symptoms and learn which herbal medicines to take when.
Having said that, whatever the individual’s pattern of symptoms IBS essentially stems from a problem in communication between the digestive system and the brain which is why stress invariably exacerbates IBS. Various patterns of constipation and/or diarrhoea plague most IBS sufferers.
A course of pre-biotic Eliminex followed by probiotics such as Acidophilus or Biokult can dramatically improve matters for some patients as they help to restore bowel-friendly bacteria.
Dietary advice varies according to the symptoms currently being experienced. Generally speaking though it is important to eat regular meals without rushing, taking time to chew your food properly. If you suffer from bloating it may be worth excluding wheat for a while – mild intolerance is surprisingly common. View our sections on constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and wind for suitable dietary measures.
If in doubt, a consultation with a medical herbalist will quickly guide you to the most appropriate natural treatment regime.
