Effective home remedy for irritable bowel syndrome

Condition analysis:
For me, IBS symptoms are brought on more heavily when I’m stressed. Usually the foods I eat don’t have an effect on my IBS unless I’m already stressed out. So I work to manage my stress. A combination of clean eating, regular exercise, meditation, reading, journaling, essential oils, taking deep breaths, etc. have all played a part in keeping me mellow and my tummy happy.

I’ve tried fiber supplements, extreme diets, pain medications, Miralax, you name it, even had my gall bladder removed. Nothing worked until I worked on managing my stress.

Instructions:
Dairy products. Some IBS sufferers are also lactose intolerant, which means they can't digest lactose, the sugar found naturally in milk and other dairy products. (Yogurt and hard cheeses don't seem to cause any symptoms because their bacterial content converts much of the lactose to lactic acid before they're consumed.) To find out if you are indeed lactose intolerant, a physician can do a simple breath test on you to check. If you are, lactase enzyme is available in tablet form and even in some food products to help alleviate the symptoms. Whole-milk dairy products also contain fat, which may be an irritant. Opt instead for products made with low fat or skim milk.

Wheat products. Those who find that foods containing wheat are a problem should consult their physician as to how to maintain or increase their fiber intake without using wheat.