Food and Other Suggestions for IBS Cure

In the last article Cures for IBS With Yoga I discusses how yoga can be beneficial in IBS(Irritable Bowel Syndrome). In this article let us see how few other changes would be helpful in IBS. Usually having disciplined food habits and proper rest are beneficial for most diseases and for IBS it is all the more applicable.

Food for IBS

Food which is easier to digest puts less pressure on the entire digestive system, hence preferable. Now which are the food which are easier to digest? The answer is contained in two foods in natural form - fruits and vegetables.

Eating more fruits and vegetables will ease the pressure on the digestion problem and help relieving IBS symptoms. Apart from that reduce the intake of grains like wheat, corn and rice etc. If you are non vegetarian you can include fish as it is quite healthy and small amount of meat. Include nuts and beans and legumes (soaked overnight and boiled). Reason for that is many people have problems digesting grains because the protein in the grains react against the digestive system. Those who have more sensitive digestive systems get affected more, though it is a problem for everybody.

The agricultural economy also produces more grains as compared to fruits and vegetables. The problem is we all are habituated to eat grains right from childhood. All are taste buds are developed around grains and it is difficult to kick grains out of the food table. But gradually reducing the grains and increasing the fruits and veggies is a good option and must for IBS sufferers.

I have personally started this practice though it has been a very short while but since I reduced my grain intake, I could immediately see I feel lighter with more energy. The digestion seems to be better now.

Other Suggestions for IBS
Have a nice rest and lot of problems will disappear. Sleep on time and do not overstretch. Try to keep a relaxed attitude especially at work.

Exercise regularly. In the last article Cures for IBS With Yoga I mentioned the yoga poses which are beneficial for IBS. Regular practice of these poses will help in IBS.

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Cures for IBS With Yoga

IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disease which affects millions of people all over the world. May people do not even recognize that it is a disease which they are suffering from and are embarrassed about it. Many continue to suffer for years and cannot do much about it. But the good news is IBS can be cured with practice of Yoga poses and changing few habits.

Symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

There are various symptoms of IBS and it can keep on varying. The common part is our digestive system does not behave in a normal manner and keeps on going from one extreme to another. For example one time you will suffer from diarrhea and then have constipation. Also there is lot of gas formation in the body.

Here are some common symptoms of IBS

• Chronic Abdominal Pain
• Frequent Diarrhea
• Frequent Constipation
• Stress
• Bloated Stomach and Gas Formation
• Cramps in the abdomen region

Causes of IBS
Although the exact reasons for IBS are not known is the widely believed that it has do with abnormal muscle movements of the intestine and intestine's sensitivity to the movements. Usually when food reaches the intestines there is effort required from the intestines to digest and move the digested food forward for elimination. Some people have more sensitive nervous system.

Stress also causes IBS as some people have more sensitive nerves and not able to handle stress. Many people who do not suffer from IBS also face these symptoms in events of extreme stress like taking exams or appearing for interview.

Another reasons could be infections in the stomach or disturbance of the solar plexus. Here is an article on importance of Solar Plexus.

How to Cure IBS with Yoga

Yoga can work wonders in many diseases. Yoga works on both the nervous system as well as the muscular system. Practicing yoga will bring down the stress and also strengthen the muscular system by gradually and gently working on them. Practice of Yoga will also massage the abdominal organs and bring more blood flow to the digestive organs and making them function better.

Here is a suggested routine which can help in IBS. Keep practicing and you will see the benefit in few weeks.

1. Start with standing poses like Uttitha Tikon Asana and Parivrtta Trikonasana and Uttitha Parsvakonasana - These poses not only build strength but also improve and tone the abdomen organs apart from working on the legs. In the initial weeks practice only few poses and gradually increase the standing poses. You can search this blog for other standing poses.
2. Jathar Parivartanasana - This pose massages the entire abdomen region and great for improving the digestive system.
3. Urdhava Prasarita Padasana - This pose works on the stomach and the intestines and tones them.
4. Navasana(Boat Pose) and Ardh Navasana - This will massage the intestines.
5. Uddiyana Bandh should be practiced three times.
6. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama- Practice this after finishing the above poses and practice for 10 to 15 minutes. This will calm you down and reduce any stress in the body.
7. Lay in Savasana for 5 minutes.

Practicing the above routine will start improving you condition in couple of weeks and gradually you will be able to get rid of this problem.

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