In the case of irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon, which is a disorder involving the small intestine and the large bowel, the symptoms include various degrees of abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea. Only too often this is an individual’s reaction to stress, and remains a mystery to many physicians. Flatulence, pain and unusually strong intestinal contractions, diarrhoea or constipation may be symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon.

The main contributory factors for irritable bowel syndrome are diet and stress. In these cases breathing and relaxation exercises can relieve the stress. Jealousy, divorce, emotional upsets, relationship or financial problems can all cause this problem to flare-up quickly


Dietary advice

Many IBS sufferers experience wheat and dairy produce intolerances and improvement is often noticed after eliminating these possible culprits from the diet. In addition, all acidic foods such as citrus fruits, any pork produce, vinegar, rhubarb and tomatoes should be avoided also.


Exercises

Hara breathing exercises (See under H)


Remedies

Please remember that if you are taking any prescribed medication or have a medical problem,you should consult your own medical practitioner before starting any new course of treatment.

It is not appropriate to make specific recommendations via our website, please contact the clinic for an appointment or call our helpline.