How To Avoid Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Stress

Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastro intestinal condition that affects 10 to 20% of the entire population in the US. Specialists have not found a precise triggering factor for this medical condition, but they all have agreed on the symptoms: diarrhea, constipation (they can be present either separately or even together), abdominal pain and a bloating sensation throughout the day.

Recent medical studies have however linked the irritable bowel syndrome to stress.

In short, the nervous system controls the movement of the muscles surrounding the intestines. If the central nervous system is sending abnormal signals, the muscular contractions can be either faster or slower than the normal rate. This causes either diarrhea or constipation.

That is why many scientists recommend alternative treatments for ameliorating the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: stress management, behavioral therapy and hypnosis. A series of medical researches in this direction have been conducted recently and they showed that hypnosis can be a very efficient treatment for the irritable bowel syndrome (75 patients suffering from IBS who have undergone hypnosis sessions for a period of three months reported a noticeable reduction in IBS symptoms, such as abdominal pain, the bloating sensation and diarrheic episodes. Patient also reported a reduction of the overall stress and anxiety levels).

But it is not always necessary to resort to hypnosis therapy as there are other efficient treatments as well. Because many people suffering from IBS also present a high level of stress, a proper stress management program can help those with this condition. It is very important to reduce the amount of stress you put on your body, especially while eating. It is recommended to eat slowly and in a relaxed manner in order for the nerves and muscles controlling the digestive system to function properly.

Avoid eating in front of the TV, at your desk at while working on the computer. If you want to be healthy, it is vital to take care of your body and health. Try some deep breathing exercises and muscle relaxation techniques during the day and especially before meals. Try not to think of your problems while eating, as an extra amount of stress will be put on your gastro intestinal system. It is also recommended to live a more active lifestyle. Exercise regularly to increase the amount of endorphins in your blood. This will relax you body and increase your metabolic rate.

In the same time if you suffer from the irratable bowel syndrome, it is recommended to eat smaller meals. If you eat at once a large amount of food, you put additional stress on your gastro intestinal system and in this way the muscles surrounding the intestines will have less work to do.

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