Diet and Lifestyle for Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Unhealthy eating habits as mentioned above and lack of nutritional food within the diet is the major cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome should fast for 3-4 days to give the digestive tract a good detoxifying clean. They may be given warm water (not hot) to drink during these days.
The main idea behind abstaining from food is to allow the inflammation in the stomach to decrease by eliminating the cause of the inflammation as all the toxic material inside the stomach will diminish and be expelled.
Individuals with gastritis can then be given juicy fruits like grapes, apples, oranges and water melons 2-3 times a day. Individuals should survive solely on these juicy fruits and water only for at least for 2-3 days. This fruit-diet gives fast relief from gastritis symptoms and further detoxifies the stomach.
Individuals should come to realize well that unhealthy food habits, excess intake of alcohol and other drugs are the main cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome , and they should make it an important point within their lives to completely avoid these things.
Once individuals start showing improvement, they can start eating a more balanced and wholesome diet containing cereals, grams, green leafy vegetable and juicy fruits.
Brown Rice:
Brown rice gruel is one of the best home remedies for gastritis. Patient can take 1-2 small bowls of it twice daily. If the gastritis is severe, this gruel can be taken in larger quantity. Rice gruel plays important role in formation of gastric juice.
Potato:
Juice extracted from organic, raw potatoes has many medicinal properties. It has a superb effect for alleviating the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome . This juice should be taken before each meal (that is 3 times a day) in a quantity of a 1/2 cup each time.
Marigold:
This herb is recommended as an effective anti- inflammatory, and has been used so from very ancient time. This gives fast relief to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome patient. Take 1-2 tablespoon of this herb (available from a good herbalist or health food store) 2-3 times a day (an individual may make a herbal tea infusion from it and take their Mercy Drinking Oil with it). Other herbs used for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are chamomile and meadowsweet.
Honey:
Honey has many medicinal properties and is considered as an effective remedy for the individual suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome . Honey has been used as home remedy for gastritis since ancient times and may be taken added to your herbal tea infusion with your Mercy Oil.
Coconut:
Coconut water is considered as one of the best health drinks. It keeps the body temperature cool, helps in digestion, is rich in minerals and vitamins and clears toxic materials stored inside the stomach. A Irritable Bowel Syndrome patient should take a small glass of this healthy drink 4-5 times a day. This will give quick relief from pain.
Ginger:
Chew 2-3 small pieces of ginger through the course of the day. This will give fast relief from the stomachs uneasiness caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome . It will keep also help in keeping the stomach healthy and relaxed.
Water:
The individual suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome should drink plenty of water. The normal recommended amount is 8-9 glasses of water daily. Water will relax the stomach, clear all the toxic material inside it and keep the body temperature cool and normal.
Exercises and walking:
Exercise is a good remedy in helping to cure all diseases. Breathing exercises are recommended for the patients suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome . Brisk walking and slow jogging are other recommended activities that a gastritis patient can do. Start slowly with little exercise and build up your endurance over the following days and weeks.
Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The main cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is unhealthy food, which includes junk foods, food cooked in adulterated oils and in unhygienic conditions, also fried, fatty and spicy foods can contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Other causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are stress, depression, sorrow, pain, side effects of some drugs and excess consumption of caffeine and alcohol.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The main symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are pain in stomach and head, weakness throughout the body, vomiting, tiredness, unwillingness to eat, problems in urinating, depression and heaviness in abdomen. Some individuals may also experience constipation and diarrhoea. Those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome can experiences sour tongue, a thick coating of sticky material over the tongue and a bad smell from mouth.
