Simple remedies to get things moving again
The feeling and struggle of not being able to pass a bowel movement is not an enjoyable one. You feel bloated, sluggish, and in discomfort. There...
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IBS back pain: How irritable bowel syndrome causes back pain and what to do about it
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and back pain may seem like two unrelated conditions, but there are some cases where they co-exist. IBS back pain is often...
Individualized diet may be the best medicine-free treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
While a number of treatments exist for IBS, a new study out of Yale University has found that following an individualized diet based on food sensitivities...
Mangos show signs of reducing IBS symptoms and potential cancer risk
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be extremely debilitating, as it can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. The condition affects nearly 1.5...
IBS symptoms related to childhood trauma?
There is nothing worse than getting painful abdominal cramps and feeling like you have to rush to the bathroom to relieve yourself. This sense of urgency...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month: Psychological therapy, quality of life, IBS diet
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of some of the most...
IBS-affected women experience poorer quality of life than men: Study
Among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), women experience poorer quality of life than men. Researcher Ida Björkman explained, “Even if the similarities are larger than...
Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can be reduced with psychological therapy: Study
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be relieved with psychological therapy, according to research. The meta-analysis study found the benefits of psychological therapy may last between...
Irritable bowel syndrome patients can benefit from yoga
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from yoga. Stress is a large contributing factor to IBS symptoms, and yoga is a great way to reduce...
Manage irritable bowel syndrome symptoms with relaxation exercises and techniques
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management can be accomplished with relaxation exercises and techniques. As stress and anxiety are known triggers to IBS flare-ups, controlling the syndrome...