How to take control of your IBS by managing your stress levels and changing your diet. Great combination… most effective treatment found!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition affecting the bowel and symptoms include diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and stomach cramps which can vary in severity from person to person. The condition affects twice as many women compared to men and 10-20% of people in the UK can suffer from IBS at any one time , although this figure could be higher as not everyone with symptoms seeks medical advice.(1)
It’s IBS Awareness Month throughout April which highlights this common condition that affects so many people of different ages including children.
No one knows the exact cause of IBS but it is linked to the digestion system and the gut experiencing sensitivity which can cause food to move too fast through the body causing diarrhoea or too slowly causing constipation. Serotonin levels can increase after eating certain foods and if affected by stress, it can stop the gut from functioning normally. This is very interesting as Serotonin is a chemical produced in the body which makes the nervous system cells and the brain cells communicate with each other, and too little Serotonin can cause depression. This moves us on to certain triggers that can cause IBS to appear and cause an attack and make the symptoms worse. Triggers include the following:
It’s IBS Awareness Month throughout April which highlights this common condition that affects so many people of different ages including children.
No one knows the exact cause of IBS but it is linked to the digestion system and the gut experiencing sensitivity which can cause food to move too fast through the body causing diarrhoea or too slowly causing constipation. Serotonin levels can increase after eating certain foods and if affected by stress, it can stop the gut from functioning normally. This is very interesting as Serotonin is a chemical produced in the body which makes the nervous system cells and the brain cells communicate with each other, and too little Serotonin can cause depression. This moves us on to certain triggers that can cause IBS to appear and cause an attack and make the symptoms worse. Triggers include the following:
"Stress- This is a common trigger of IBS and although it is not always possible to avoid stress, there are ways that I can help you to manage your stress levels which can really help you to regain control.
There is also strong evidence that psychological factors affect IBS and a traumatic event sometimes in childhood or a limiting belief or negative emotion that you never knew you had could be behind this disorder. By tapping into your unconscious mind and removing these negative beliefs and installing new positive beliefs can start you becoming and feeling the best you have felt in ages.
There is also strong evidence that psychological factors affect IBS and a traumatic event sometimes in childhood or a limiting belief or negative emotion that you never knew you had could be behind this disorder. By tapping into your unconscious mind and removing these negative beliefs and installing new positive beliefs can start you becoming and feeling the best you have felt in ages.
2. Diet - Certain foods and drinks can cause symptoms of IBS, these vary from person to person but common triggers include fibre, caffeine, fizzy drinks, chocolate, fried or fatty foods, alcohol and processed foods.
Keeping a food diary can help identify food triggers that may be causing an attack.
I am the first and only Registered Nutritionist (aligned to medicine) and Master Hypnotherapist, so not only can I help you mentally and emotionally by releasing your negative beliefs, I can also advise you on what to eat and when from a nutritional point of view
3.- Female Hormones- Symptoms can occur or worsen around the time of a period.Diet can also help stabilise these hormones, which is part of the treatment I provide.
4. - Medication- Some medicines can cause symptoms of IBS or cause an upset stomach such as iron, antibiotics or painkillers.
Best ways to manage your IBS.
Keeping a food diary can help identify food triggers that may be causing an attack.
I am the first and only Registered Nutritionist (aligned to medicine) and Master Hypnotherapist, so not only can I help you mentally and emotionally by releasing your negative beliefs, I can also advise you on what to eat and when from a nutritional point of view
3.- Female Hormones- Symptoms can occur or worsen around the time of a period.Diet can also help stabilise these hormones, which is part of the treatment I provide.
4. - Medication- Some medicines can cause symptoms of IBS or cause an upset stomach such as iron, antibiotics or painkillers.
Best ways to manage your IBS.
1. Stress Reduction IBS doesn’t have to control you and there are a number of different ways you can help manage your stress levels by making a few simple lifestyle changes such as regular exercise including walking, swimming, running yoga, pilates or tai chi and teaching you different relaxation techniques to use when you feel under stress including breathing and meditation exercises.
I also use Hypnotherapy and NLP techniques to help release you from your root of the stress and problems and install positive beliefs into the UCM that help your gut behave more ‘normally’ and free you from the symptoms of IBS.
I also provide you with many tools and techniques to help you deal with challenges and stresses of life and make you more relaxed, confident and promote the body to heal and repair.
I also use Hypnotherapy and NLP techniques to help release you from your root of the stress and problems and install positive beliefs into the UCM that help your gut behave more ‘normally’ and free you from the symptoms of IBS.
I also provide you with many tools and techniques to help you deal with challenges and stresses of life and make you more relaxed, confident and promote the body to heal and repair.
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