Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Symptoms of IBS usually get worse when the sufferer is under stress.

The other triggers can include: travelling, the time around the menstrual periods in women, overeating or unhealthy binges in food, and even allergic reactions to certain foods.

Summary

IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects as many as 1 in 5 people at some time in their lives.

IBS is due to irregularities in peristalsis (the rippling motion of muscles in the digestive tract and intestines) which disrupts the normal progress of food and waste.  Sometimes the intestines get partially blocked, trapping gas and stools and leading to bloating and constipation as well as the build up of toxins and mucus in the gut.

Someone with IBS may have a healthy diet but can still be malnourished because nutrients are not absorbed properly in the gut and bouts of diarrhoea deplete levels of nutrients, minerals and trace elements.  IBS is painful but not serious.  If more serious symptoms such as rectal bleeding, unexplained fever, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain or diarrhoea that disrupts night-time sleep are experienced then medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.

Research indicates that several interacting factors can lead to IBS.  For example, lifestyle factors such as stress and diet are the most common triggers, but pathological factors such as imbalances in the gut bacteria are also thought to play a role.  Overuse of antibiotics, antacids, laxatives, alcohol, and some medications can all disrupt the beneficial bacteria in the gut.  Also, recent research has shown that food sensitivities or intolerances can also contribute to IBS.

What can help?

Because the factors contributing to IBS are so complex and often rooted in an individual's diet, lifestyle and physiological state, a personalised, holistic approach of Nutritional Therapy and Hypnotherapy can succeed where conventional methods fail.

Nutritional Therapy aims to identify the pathological causes of your symptoms through a process of one-on-one consultations (supported with health tests when appropriate to assess gut ecology or to establish any food intolerances).  Based on these consultations, an achievable programme of diet and lifestyle changes is established to help bring relief to your IBS symptoms.

Also, we aim to identify the psychological factors that contribute to any stress element affecting your IBS.  In some cases simple relaxation techniques may be enough, whilst in other cases further hypnotherapy may be necessary in order for you to achieve relief.

If you would like to find out more about our IBS therapy, or would like to book a Initial Consultation (which is free of charge and without any obligation) please call evive on 0118 973 3094 or click here to email us.

 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)