My top five IBS treatments

My top five IBS treatmentsThis is the hit list. Might need just one, a combination, or all of them. Give each a fair try and find what works best for you. Here are my top five treatments for preventing and managing all IBS symptoms.You might need just one to get control, you might need a combo, or you might need all of them.And that might also change at different points in your life, because IBS comes and goes. Then comes back again.Give each one a fair shake and find what works best for you right now.1. Print the Eating for IBS diet cheat sheetGo low fat, high soluble fiber, be careful with insoluble fiber, avoid the major IBS trigger foods, and add personal FODMAPS restrictions if needed. Helpful for all IBS symptoms.2. Stress ManagementGet some kind of daily exercise, extra sleep, meditation, a relaxing hobby, or practice yoga for IBS.Helpful for all IBS symptoms.3. Try the Most Helpful Natural SupplementsSlowly fermenting prebiotic soluble fibers, peppermint and fennel oil capsules, medicinal strength high volatile oil herbal teas, probiotic strains specific to IBS.Key to your specific IBS symptoms.4. Alternative TherapiesGut-directed IBS hypnotherapy such as the Nerva iphone app or a Palsson script-trained local therapist, biofeedback, acupuncture.Helpful for all IBS symptoms.5. Prescription Medications - Anti-spasmodics, low dose anti-depressants, pain killers, IBS serotonin agonists/antagonists. Ask your doc and pharmacist for possibilities.Key to your specific IBS symptoms.Tip Takeaway: Eating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, using supplements keyed to your specific IBS symptoms, managing stress, trying alternative therapies, and taking medications are the five best ways I know to get - and keep - your GI tract functioning normally.Need more comprehensive information? Get The First Year: IBS book.You are not alone.Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone. If you need immediate help please join my private IBS coaching.XOXOHeatherHeather Van Vorous Over 40 years dealing with IBSGet full help for IBS here Get full access to Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome at heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe