What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Published in Articles - Digestive Health on 31 October 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common complaint that our naturopathic practitioners see at the clinic. While IBS can occur at any age, it often begins in early adulthood and is twice as common in women as in men. Patients who suffer from IBS will usually report symptoms of abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, flatulence, constipation or diarrhoea. People with…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food
Published in Articles - Digestive Health on 31 October 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and prevalent disorder that can be impacted upon by many different factors. Food sensitivities are thought to contribute to the development of IBS and repeatedly we see food triggering and perpetuating symptoms for our patients who often report that bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence and cramping worsen after eating. Not surprisingly, naturopaths at MHHG…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Stress
Published in Articles - Digestive Health on 31 October 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
It is well recognised that stress, in various forms, plays a role in the development of IBS. Sufferers of IBS often report that stress was a trigger for the onset of the disorder and or is associated with the worsening or recurrence of symptoms. In some cases, it is also observed that people with IBS may suffer with anxiety disorders,…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Probiotics
Published in Articles - Digestive Health on 31 October 2011 by Melbourne Holistic Health Group
Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that live in the digestive tract. They are live organisms that are believed to cause no harm and result in health benefits for the host in whom they live. There are several different strains that live in our digestive tracts. Altered gut bacteria and alteration in the gut immune system (in which the bacteria play…
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