Cyndy, Beth and others - while yes I have definitely had success with Ayurveda, Heather is my guru, so to speak  I follow the guidelines of her diet first - avoiding the triggers, eating SF, being careful with IF etc. I do not follow the "rules" of eating for Vata re: foods to eat and foods to avoid. I take it all more generally. For example, generally people with a vatic imbalance are advised to eat foods that are warm, cooked and "heavier" - over foods that are cold, dry, crunchy etc. So a bowl of rice instead of rice crackers (etc.) Another thing that is really important is the various tastes. Basically, ayurveda helps me find foods that are psychologically/spiritually/mindfully healthy for me, my disposition etc., while Heather's diet guides me with regard to what will be safe for my IBS - and inevitably the two overlap here and there. (I hope that makes sense.)
Additionally, one of the things I take away from ayurveda most is the philosophy towards food, cooking, eating, nutrition, listening to our bodies etc., which I feel is a very positive and healthy one. For example, eating your food in a state of peacefulness and thankfulness, rather than stuffing something down in a stressful situation (and yup, Heather recommends that one too). It's also closely related to yoga and meditation so it has a lot to offer with regard to stress relief.
Guys, I really think you need to cut the stress down a few notches about worrying whether or not you're eating the right things. You can't get stressed out over every new diet that pops up because you're not following it, etc... I really don't mean to be insulting here or anything by any means so I really hope it doesn't come accross as such! Just my thoughts. I know that for me, quitting stressing out about my IBS so much has been a huge factor in my stability.
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I follow Heather's diet FIRST
