Yea definetely. I study western and eastern medicine, and for IBS it seems to me that eastern medicine has a lot more answers that people here dont realize. Thats because western medicine doesnt take in to account the energy channels that run through our body. But just cause you cant see the energy doesnt mean its not there. IF you go to a good acupuncturist or herbal doctor thats one way to treat your specific problem. Its not easy though, Im sure you know that your IBS probably changes from day to day and there are usually more than one problems going on at the same time. They can give yuo herbs as a tea form to help but I must say that the last time I did, it really helped for a couple of days then it became too much and i had a different problem. So you always want to be careful with anything you take especially since our stomachs are so sensitive. Acupuncture is great i think but you need a good acupuncturist and also you need to be very self aware as to what is going on in your body to get good results. IT may take some time. There is so info to know, GIovani MAccioci wrote great text books about this stuff if you are interested in studying it for real. (THe foundations of chinese medicine is one) I often read it for fun its so interesting to me. Its not specifically for IBS though. You will find alot of info on ibs having to do with the Spleen/Stomach and Liver energy. OFten the Kidney is involved also. Not the kidney really but the kidney channel. If you have a specific question i can try to answer. Small things I know you can do to strengthen the Spleen which is involved in digestion is to eat cooked orange or yellow fruits or vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes. Also cooked foods are much better for the spleen and raw/cold foods (insolubles) are bad. HOwvever too many cooked foods can start to damage the stomach energy causing other problems. For this reason, you need to find a balance of soluble and insoluble. If you tend to have diarrhea that tends to be a more "Cold" condition and you need to be internally warmed. FOr this, ginger tea is good. Also, you can buy moxa and use it on you abdomen to help warm your intestines. IT smells like pot but it feels real good. WHenever I have moxa done I feel great. Constipation is usually more internal heat and therefore you need to be cooled off. Peppermint is a cooling herb. If you are lacking heat you dont really want to be drinking cooling teas. Of course this can change from day to day so you have to learn to be aware of your body. I can go on and on theres so much to know. DEF consider studying more, it may really help you.:)
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