Episode 9 Part Two IBS

Show Notes

There are millions of Americans who suffer from this condition and also it is very prevalent in those with fibromyalgia.

There are many causes of IBS usually involving some kind of imbalance or disruption in the community of bacteria that can be traced to some combination of antibiotic use, infections, poor diet, and stress.

IBS puts the gut into a state of hypersensitivity so removing any foods or beverages that a person is sensitive to can help bring relief.

To obtain this relief from symptoms the place to start is by cutting out caffeine followed by drinks that contain fructose or artificial sweeteners, coffee, soda, and juice. This can be really hard for many people so this process needs to be slow by eliminating these things one at a time so you are not overwhelmed. It should be noted that the symptoms of IBS didn’t develop overnight so it is not going to go away in the same manner. These changes might not have to be permanent but it gives the body a temporary solution that gives it a rest from inflammation and symptoms that zap energy giving the body a chance to rebuild. The diet that is most recommended for IBS is the Low- FODMAP Diet which is an acronym.

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