Learning how to live with irritable bowel syndrome can sometimes seem like an impossible task and it certainly did for me until quite recently. Suffering for more than 20 years I thought I would never be free from it and the damaging effects it had on my every day life.

What I have learnt is that you CAN control your IBS if you have the right knowledge and advice. It is my mission to help you and other IBS sufferers so that you can learn what I have and finally get the upper hand on your IBS symptoms.

You need to find the things that work best for you – we are all different and there will be various things that make your irritable bowel worse – you need to find out what those things are. For me stress and diet are the biggest factors so having hypnotherapy and going through an elimination diet have had the best results.

I trust that you will find all the information I have learnt useful and that it will in turn enable you to learn to control your IBS.

Natural IBS Treatments

IBS Diet

• Is quinoa safe for ibs? Quinoa is a source of soluble fibre and could be beneficial to some people with IBS who find it difficult to tolerate insoluble fibre. It has other benefits too that you can read about here.
• Foods to Avoid with IBS There are certain foods that are known to worsen irritable bowel symptoms. Here we go through some of them.

Hypnotherapy

• What is Hypnotherapy for IBS? If you ask someone what their first thought is when you say hypnotherapy a lot of people will immediately think of hypnosis shows they've seen on TV and remembering someone from the audience doing embarrassing stuff and knowing they definitely would NOT w...

Relaxation

• Abdominal Massage for IBS Massage is used as a healing tool since it can relieve tension and improve circulation thus helping your body to eliminate toxins. Massage also relieves pain as it stimulates the release of our own bodys painkillers - endorphins. For those of us with irri...
• Yoga for IBS Yoga is a great relaxation tool that can be practised easily at home. The concept behind yoga is to bring about total balance in your mind, body and soul. Using yoga for IBS is recommended because it is particularly effective at helping to relieve stress ...
• Relaxation for Irritable Bowel Syndrome You may be asking yourself if relaxation is effective in helping relieve IBS symptoms. Until you understand the bodies response to stress it is hard to see how being relaxed can be really beneficial if you have irritable bowel syndrome. Your Bodies Respo...

Supplements

• Probiotics for IBS If you are not sure what probiotics are then here is a great video explaining what they are and why they are so beneficial in helping with IBS and other digestive disorders.
• Chia seeds - what are the benefits? Chia seeds are classed as a super food because they are packed full of nutrients and vitamins. It is their fiber content in particular that makes them ideal for people with IBS. Here we look at the overall benefits of chia seeds as well as how that relates to helping IBS symptoms.
• Is Peppermint Oil Calming for IBS There are plenty of clinically proven benefits to taking peppermint oil capzsules if you have IBS. I use it myself and find it very helpful in relieving pain and bloating. In particular it soothes cramping associated with spasms. Find out more about its calming effects here.
• Aloe Elite Aloe Elite is a supplement that comes from the juice of the aloe vera plant. It is 100% natural and non toxic having been highly purified containing just 2 components (see below). Aloe vera juice is well know to aid digestion because it can heal the li...
• IBS Supplements Many people find that using IBS supplements have really helped to remove their pain and discomfort. I have certainly found that remedies aiding digestion do help and also those that have a relaxing effect on the digestive tract. Common IBS Supplements D...

Anxiety Treatment

• Linden Method Review I purchased the Linden Method to deal once and for all with the anxiety I suffer due to irritable bowel syndrome. Any situation that increases your stress levels can ultimately become a source of anxiety and over time become habit forming. When you consta...
• Natural Anxiety Treatment Learn how to get rid of anxiety using a proven natural technique.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis If you experience any symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pains, loose stools, cramps) it is best to have it properly diagnosed to rule out more sinister illnesses. Here we explain what tests are performed during your IBS diagnosis and what the results might mean.
• My IBS Journey This is the beginning of my journey to properly diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.
• Seeing the dietitian Here I go through first seeing the dietitian and the recommendations that they made and then plan of action to treat my IBS.
• Barium Meal More Laxatives! Here are the results of my barium meal and the final diagnosis from my doctor.
• Colonoscopy Its Not That Bad! The laxative I had to take before the colonoscopy was bad! I went 32 times and had to stay close to the bathroom but it was worth it to rule out a more sinister bowel problem.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

• IBS Diarrhea Most people with irritable bowel syndrome complain of diarrhea at some stage or another. Long term this could lead to a lack of essential nutrients and so must be dealt with. Here we look at ways to tackle it.
• IBS Constipation - Why do some people get this? If you suffer with IBS constipation then you will benefit from reading this article which looks at some of the causes of constipation and then goes through some self help remedies you can use to improve your symptoms. Beware - fiber is not always the answer it can sometimes make your condition worse.
• What are the Symptoms of IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can affect people differently but all will have symptoms involving the intestines and bowels. Today we are much more willing to discuss our bowel movements and with many surveys being conducted in which patients as well as o...