Naturally control your irritable bowel syndrome.

Irritable bowel syndrome is an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition. Also called spastic colon IBS has no cure but it can be controlled. IBS is caused by two major factors; diet and stress. By developing a strategy to control your symptoms IBS will put less of a cramp in your style.

Stress management to relieve IBS.

Traditional relaxation practices like Yoga and meditation can be key to relieve IBS. Stress causes erratic breathing which in turn causes IBS. Practicing some kind of stress management technique will teach you to control the air flow through your body, this will allow you to change your breathing when stressed to keep from triggering IBS.

Using a diary to track incidents of IBS will help you identify the triggers that bring on incidents of IBS. If you notice that IBS strikes before a flight or a meeting you can preempt incidents by using the relaxation techniques you develop.

Develop a diet for good digestion.

Avoid fatty and deep fried foods : The oil in fried foods or foods that contain a lot of oils or margarine can cause your colon to contract violently which results in diarrhea.

Avoid spicy foods : The capsaicin in peppers can be good for your cholesterol but also causes the colon to spasm which again can bring on diarrhea.

Cut out caffeine : Caffeine irritates the colon.

Stay clear of artificial sweeteners : Sweeteners such as sorbitol and mannitol found in chewing gum and some diet sodas can act as laxatives. They are difficult to break down and when the colon does digest them they can cause gas and diarrhea.

Add more fiber to your diet: Soluble fiber helps to soak up liquids in your intestines helping to prevent diarrhea. If you cant get enough soluble fiber in your diet use a supplement to bring your level up.

Drink tea every day: Having a cup of herbal tea, ginger, peppermint or chamomile tea a day helps to relax the intestinal muscles, reduces spastic colon and relieves gas pain.

Regular exercise : Like so many conditions regular, aerobic exercise helps relieve IBS. Exercise helps relieve stress, releases natural painkilling endorphins, and keeps your body—including your digestive system—working smoothly.

30 day action plan.

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome there are many steps you can take to control and relieve the condition. Using relaxation techniques to control breathing can help cut down on stress triggered incidents. Knowing and avoiding the types of foods that disrupt normal digestion is key to controlling outbreaks of IBS. Increase your fiber intake either through diet or with supplements. Getting regular exercise every day will not only help to control stress but also improve digestion.