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Lessen IBS Symptoms • 5 Simple Tips to Feel Better

Last updated on January 26, 2021 By Ken Silvers

IBS symptoms can be annoying and persistent. But it does not have to be expensive or complicated to find relief. In fact, some effective ways to feel better are either free or inexpensive. In this post, the main strategy to lessen IBS symptoms is completely free.

IBS symptoms—5 simple tips

Some of the best practical tips are for free. And for some, it might be enough to resolve mild digestive problems.

1. Probiotics

IBS symptoms include inflammation, bloating, constipation and pain. IBS is often connected to bacterial imbalances in the gut, therefore consuming probiotics can work well. Many studies have shown that probiotics help balance the digestive tract and calm an upset stomach.

Fermented foods and probiotic supplements are well tolerated by most. Specialists recommend taking a probiotic supplement containing a wide range of bacteria as the gut loves diversity.

A good supplement can quickly ease IBS symptoms.

Fermented vegetables, kefir, natto, and homemade yogurt can be consumed daily. Try using a probiotic supplement for about one month before evaluating the result. It should be taken with food when the gut’s acidity level is low as it increases the bacteria survival rate. In case of mild side effects, try to lower the dose. Open a capsule and dissolve the powder in a glass of water or juice. Drink this slowly during the day.

2. Stress management

Reducing stress essential to resolve digestive problems.

Stress and anxiety can activate a strong response from the body, including an increased production of stress hormones. When stressed, breathing tends to become shallow and the air is forced higher up in the chest instead of the lower part of the lungs. All of this has a poor effect on the gut and can worsen IBS symptoms.

Practicing slow, deep breathing helps to relax the body. This can quickly decrease the production of stress hormones and calm the gut. In addition, regular walks in nature, calming music, and EFT tapping are all free but effective stress relief strategies.

Consuming probiotics lowers stress.

Stress also makes people eat faster and this can cause many digestive problems. Learn to eat slowly! Chew the food properly; enjoy every bite. In addition, avoiding the use of electronic devices during meals promotes good digestion. The point is that eating slowly and feeling relaxed during and after meals can resolve many stress-related stomach issues.

3. Problematic carbs

For some people, certain carbs and fiber can cause many gut problems. This approach to lessen IBS symptoms means excluding carbs that for some reason ferment in the digestive tract. The FODMAP diet is an example of this approach. Problematic foods include onion, lactose (milk sugar), fructose, and oligosaccharides found in bread and other grain products. This approach has helped many to resolve IBS symptoms.

Such carbs do not cause any problems in a healthy gut. Quite the contrary, they feed beneficial gut bacteria. However, some people cannot break down the carbs properly causing them to ferment in the gut. This triggers bloating, gas, a swollen stomach, and other symptoms. When the fermented carbs reach the colon they can cause diarrhea or constipation.

4. Too little stomach acid

Betaine helps avoiding acid reflux.

A common problem, and more so the older you get. Stomach acid is essential for proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients. Stomach acid also control harmful microorganisms that enter the gut with the food. But the body’s ability to produce stomach acid decreases with age, and this can increase IBS symptoms.

Paradoxically, a lack of stomach acid often causes heartburn, making it appear that there is too much stomach acid. But in most cases, it’s quite the contrary. Again, learn to eat slowly. Enjoy the food! This gives the body time to produce enzymes and stomach acid that are essential for good digestion.

Adding betaine HCL during main meals might ease IBS symptoms.

Adding acid improves digestion and increases assimilation of nutrients. At the same time, it prevents symptoms of acid reflux. However, those with ulcers should be careful with betaine HCL.

5. Digestive enzymes

Digestive enzymes are helpful.

Enzymes are essential for proper digestion. While chewing, many digestive enzymes are released in the gut. But enzymes are also abundant in fresh vegetables, fruit and nuts. It’s therefore good to include such foods daily.

Vegetable juicing adds lots of enzymes.

Stress can disturb the body’s production of enzymes and assimilation of nutrients. The strong link between stress and poor digestion is an important reason to learn to control stress.

Consuming digestive enzymes can be effective.

Digestive enzyme supplements are popular because they work and are inexpensive.

Lessen IBS symptoms for free

For IBS sufferers, the a main approach should be what stands out as the most obvious in this post. It’s free and very simple, even though it requires self-control:

1. Reduce stress, especially before, during and after meals
2. Learn to eat slowly, enjoy each bite

By doing this, many digestive problems can be resolved. In other cases, you might try a supplement. Hopefully, a simple approach might be all that is needed to ease IBS symptoms!

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