Digital Therapeutics for IBS...Digital therapeutics are a newer type of treatment for a variety of health conditions. For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), digital therapeutics that...
Hypnotherapy...Hypnotherapy is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves guided hypnosis and is performed...
Biofeedback...Biofeedback is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It involves retraining the body to control...
Medications...The goal of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is to manage symptoms and, in turn, improve quality of life. Treatment generally includes...
Prebiotics...While experts are unsure of the underlying cause of IBS, some believe it is a combination of several factors. These factors include:...
How Oxalates Impact IBS...Oxalates are a natural compound that is found in many types of food such as nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. These are...reactions8comments
Acupuncture...Acupuncture is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is also a type of traditional...
Fiber and Laxatives...After other conditions are ruled out and a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is made, treatments to manage the symptoms are...
Exercise...Exercise has been shown to improve symptoms experienced by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Physical activity has many advantages to the...
Counseling...Counseling and psychological therapy have proven to be helpful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because they elevate overall well-being...
Stress Management...Although stress does not cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stress can act as a trigger for symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, and...
Complementary & Alternative Medicine...Some people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as additional treatment methods for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A complementary therapy is...
Diet Management...As many as 70 to 90 percent of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) say their symptoms get worse when they eat...
Sleep Hygiene Tips...It’s no secret that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) suffer from poor sleep. Let's take a look at some ways people...reactions13comments
Excessive Gas and IBS...Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have excessive gassiness (flatulence). Excess gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. And the resulting stress...
Can a TENS Device Help IBS?...Lately, I have been experiencing some pretty intense abdominal cramps that have been waking me up in the middle of the night...reactions7comments
Soda: An IBS No-No...Even though I didn't develop full-blown IBS until my late teens when I was already in college, I always suffered on and...reactions20comments
My Wet Fart Reminders...As a 24-year-old man, I have spent, most of my life, trying to relish in my youthful nature. When I was a...reactions6comments
Tension Headaches and IBS...I have a couple of health issues I deal with regularly. One is obviously my IBS-D. Another one is tension headaches. While...reactions4comments
6 Tips for Going to the Beach With IBS...As a Floridian, I absolutely love my days at the beach. I am quite spoiled as I live in Miami and I...reactions6comments