Fennel tea and peppermint oil caps work wonders for gas and bloating. You may want to check out this link to see if you are eating foods that will trigger your IBS....
Black stools can indicate bleeding in the top of the digestive tract, such as an ulcer. Also caused by Pepto Bismol. Also caused by eating too much blood sausage (hemoglobin breakdown). However...
Hi Leslie, I have not tried acidophilous pearls, however, in general you want to make sure the probiotic you are taking has 3 or more strains of bacteria. The probiotic blend should have colonizing...
Here are a list of tests that need to be performed for a correct IBS diagnosis. http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/ibs.asp#tests. I hope this helps!...
Sugar is NOT a trigger for IBS. It's alcohol sugar that is. Honey and Stevia are natural sweeteners and therefore they will not trigger IBS. Bacterial overgrowth is NOT associated with IBS. It's...
Hi there, I completely understand and appreciate your frustration. When You have tried everything and tested for everything, your options seem to be getting smaller and smaller and you don't know...
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know about a great press release on Sugar and IBS! This is from the website [color=#006699>http://www.helpforibs.com/. ] Here's the link!...
Hi Everyone, Maple Oat Bread is a delicious, terrific staple to bake in large batches so you have extra loaves to freeze. The oatmeal and flour give a high soluble fiber content, while the soured soy...
Hi Everyone, Here is a link to a great radio interview on IBS. Also, listen for the discount during the commercial for 10% off Heather's Tummy Care products!...
Hi there, The best thing (other than prescription medication) for intestinal spasms is peppermint. You can get peppermint tea or take the peppermint capsules. When buying peppermint tea, make sure...
Hi there, For constipation I would recommend Acacia fiber at www.helpforibs.com . This website also offers a wealth of information to help you through your really tough days. It's fabulous! Acacia...
Hi jt, You need to check out http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/ . This site and this page well help you realize what you can eat with your IBS (and it is A LOT) and how to eat for your IBS. It talks all...
Hi there, Once you really start to understand what causes the IBS it will make a lot more sense. The 2 key strategies we recommend to get the constipation or diarrhea to stabilize involve dietary...
This link may help you sort out what medications you decide to take. http://www.helpforibs.com/books/1stIBS/prescriptions3.asp. You can also take a look at this link for natural remedies for your...
Hi! This is in response to Fry's first question. It is very common to have your IBS related to stress, it is referred to as a "Brain-Gut dysfunction". Have you tried hypnotherapy for your stress?...
What I would suggest is eat a lot of soluble fiber and watch what you eat. HelpforIBS.com does have great advice, and the diet page will give you a list of soluble and insoluble fibers as well as the...
Hello, I am so glad you ordered some of Heather's products. I know they are going to help you out a ton! Best of luck!...
Hi! I understand you are going through a rough time right now. I definitely suggest you check out a website called HelpforIBS.com ( http://www.helpforibs.com/ ). It is a patient supported website...