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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Diet For Ibs

Nutritionist recommends diet changes, probiotics to control IBS

October 02, 2008
British nutritionist Jane Clarke responds to a reader's question about what diet changes may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Clarke explains that IBS is not a condition that can be blamed on a bad diet, but agrees that experimenting with dietary changes can be useful in determining which foods irritate symptoms. She offers advice on what fruits, vegetables, and grains may ease symptoms and provides information on the use of probiotic supplements. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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IBS - What is it?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...IBS patients get the most help from changing their diet and eliminating foods that are pre-made... Read more »

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Anxiety and Your Health: IBS and IBD
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...one or a combination of treatments that may include diet changes, medication, or... Read more »

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Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...cancer. For most people, IBS can be managed through diet, lifestyle and stress reduction. ... Read more »

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5 IBD Myths
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

...In many cases, IBS can be managed by altering your diet, lifestyle and stress. IBD is caused by... Read more »

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A Closer Look at Probiotics
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...bacteria in the colon. When factors like stress, diet, and antibiotics alter the composition of... Read more »

Health Guide

Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
...in adolescence or early adulthood. It is more common in women. Risk factors may include a low-fiber diet, emotional stress, use of laxatives, having had infectious diarrhea, or other temporary... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...providing us with the right “quality” of food.  He recommends: Eat a High-protein, Low-carbohydrate Diet.  Focus on good proteins like lean meats, eggs, dairy products, tofu, soy meat... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
...doctors prescribe other medications as well (see Medications section). Some evidence suggests that diet can worsen IC symptoms. According to research presented at the 2006 American Urological... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...sugar to counteract tension and, therefore, gain weight. Weight gain can occur even with a healthy diet, however, in some people exposed to stress. In addition, the weight gained is often... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Diagnosis
...problemsHistory of pelvic painRegular use of any medications (including vitamins and over-the-counter drugs)Diet history, including caffeine and alcohol intakePast or present contraceptive useAny... Read more »

Medications

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...syndrome) when other treatments have not worked (e.g., diet changes, anxiety treatment).... Read more »

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