Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Keeping the 'Digestive Fire' burning

Claire, this is beautifully explained. I have read a bit about this myself and it's quite fascinating.

The basic principle is balance of the elements. This balance between fire, air, earth and water can be influenced in all aspects of your life - from the clothes that you wear, to the decor you choose for your home, the occupation and activities you do and so on. Eg, too much 'air' activity - desk job in front of a computer, travel a lot, reading, needs to be balanced with some earth/fire activity - more strenuous physical exercise and water - say, a hot bath to relax at the end of the evening, yoga, or a gentle physical activity such as drawing/painting.

Most of us are probably born with an inclination to lean one way or another. I (and my IBS) have probably always been lacking in fire and have been a little too airy. You can address this in lots of ways - not just with your diet. This is very much in tune with Heather's advice, not only for eating, but for excercise, heat therapy, hypnotherapy etc.

Super-dooper!!
Shellsbells

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