Suffering from IBS? You don’t have to!

By Lisa Thorne, Holistic Wellness Coach

. https://www.lisathorne.me/

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Suffering from IBS? You don’t have to!

Are your IBS symptoms making you miserable? Depressed? Scared to Eat? Afraid to go out? I’ve been there. I get it. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be this way!

For years (literally, decades), I suffered from IBS and was led to believe there was not much I could do about it. Now that I know for a fact it is entirely possible to heal, and to feel better than I did in years, I want to share the message of hope and healing that it is absolutely possible to find freedom from IBS! Believing in your body’s innate ability to heal is a key first step. Read on for more info about the other critical areas that released me from the pain, suffering, and embarrassment of IBS.

The Role of Stress and Mindset

First, identifying what to eat for IBS is only a small portion of what may be impacting the digestive process. Understanding that the symptoms are not “all in our head”, but can be exacerbated by our stress levels, is critically important. This does not in any way mean that people with IBS are the cause of their symptoms. It means that IBS sufferers can learn to have control over the vicious cycle of “worry about symptoms causing symptoms, and actual symptoms causing worry”. Developing techniques to quell the cycle can go a long way in finding the ease from the physical symptoms that can seem out of our control.

How to Eat for IBS

Secondly, learning about not only what to eat (soluble fiber first!), but how much, when, what order, and even what temperature are excellent tools for moderating and even conquering the symptoms of IBS.

Planning for Meals and Social Events

The best way to navigate the meals and the social outings that usually involve food begins with basic self-care routines that can have a huge impact on our wellness:

• Recognize that food is only a very small portion of managing and overcoming IBS
• Make time for downtime and rest
• Prioritize your self-care
• Connect with nature to find peace and solace
• Learn about the gut reflex and the foods that have the lowest index

As you heal, remember to:

• Eat soluble fiber first.
• Be sure you are well-rested.
• Choose loose fitting clothes!

Consider that IBS symptoms can worsen over time, so the sooner action is taken to address all the key components, the sooner healing can begin! It is possible to feel significantly better in as little as three months! If you are reading this in February and start your healing journey by March, you could have life-changing improvement by JUNE! The sooner committed, focused action is taken, the less time it typically takes to recover. It is never too late to begin! The road to wellness begins with one step.