Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Lots of questions!!!

Hi everyone,

Here's a link to a newsletter Heather wrote on gas and bloating. http://www.helpforibs.com/news/newsletter/08/061008.html#newsresearch. We have found that fennel tends to be the most effective treatment for gas and bloating. It's excellent at gas expulsion. You have to steep the tea for at least 5-10 minutes to allow the volatile oils (the medicinal component of the seed) to release into the water. The teabags have more fennel than other fennel tea brands.

Ginger also helps to soothe and relax the gut and mainly helps with digesting those foods that cause the gas and bloating. It's a good idea to follow the guidelines on how to eat for IBS, as this will be the most effective way to stabalize. Heather has posted all of the diet cheat sheets on the Eating for IBS Board.

There are also foods that have the potential of causing gas. Sulfur containing foods often promote increased gas and include onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Cooking these foods tends to lessen the severity of gas formed in the colon from these foods.

Also, remember to eat slowly and do not overeat. Hatha yoga and deep breathing exercises also help.

Here's another link on gas and bloating.

I hope this helps!
Erin

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Erin Dudley, MS, CN
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