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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome also known as IBS has been a widely discussed and quite controversial subject for the last decade. For a long time the medical profession was unconvinced that it even existed.

Definition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Very simply, IBS is characterised by an alternating pattern of diarrhea and constipation. It is also linked strongly to stress disorders. But it's also strongly related to FOOD INTOLERANCE. Most sufferers find lasting relief and subsequent healing of additional disorders by simply changing what they eat.

  • A modified diet can often do what drugs and other therapy have failed to do.

    • IBS is strongly associated with food intolerance - like sensitivity to Gluten and sugars: Lactose, fructose etc.

    FACTS ABOUT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

    There are many symptoms (see Symptoms Matrix - you must register first) that can be attributed to Irritable Bowel Syndrome caused by food intolerance. The main types of food sensitivity are:
    Food IntolerancePrevalence
    Dairy Intolerance
    (includes Lactose intolerance)    		 ~75% 3 in 4 people
    Yeast sensitivity
    (eg. Candida infections)    		 ~33% 1 in 3 people
    Gluten sensitivity
    (inc. Celiac and Wheat intolerance)    		 ~15% 1 in 7 people
    Fructose or Sugar sensitivity ~35% 1 in 3 people
    Food allergy ~1% 1 in 100 people


    To narrow the possibilities, look in the Symptoms Matrix (must register first).

    If you are one of the 75% of people who are affected by food intolerance, it makes sense to investigate - doesn't it? Untreated food intolerance is the cause of many serious Health Risks later in life.

    There is only one failsafe and accurate way to identify food intolerance and that's by doing an Elimination Diet.

    Dramatic relief
    When Dairy intolerance is treated with a Dairy-free diet, and Fructose malabsorption is treated with a low-sugar diet there is usually dramatic relief from symptoms. Similarly, for people with Gluten intolerance there is dramatic relief on a Gluten-free diet.

    But which one is you?

    Find out! . . . using the Detection Diet - guaranteed to find your intolerance - in The Tuesday Club.

    Millions suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    It is very worthwhile to investigate food intolerance as a cause of IBS. Indeed research in the United Kingdom further supports this:

    Studies at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge found that of 182 IBS patients dietary changes were able to completely relieve symptoms in 122 cases.*

    Estimates for IBS in the UK vary from 20% to 33% of the population at any one time. That is about one in every four people.

    The best way to investigate if a food intolerance could be causing your symptoms is by following an Elimination Diet (or the Detection Diet which is so effective it is Guaranteed to find your intolerance, or your money will be refunded).

    A common factor among people suffering from IBS is stress. It has been repeatedly and consistently linked** with major life events like loss of a job, birth of a child, death in the family or relationship breakdown.

    Of course food intolerance also causes stress to the digestive system, which may explain IBS in some cases. If we continue to consume foods that our bodies perceive to be invaders, then that is simply another kind of stress.

    IBS is consistently associated with food intolerance, an inability to properly digest one of Dairy, Yeast, Gluten or Fructose. Remember Food Intolerance is extremely common, known to affect up to 75% of the world's population to some extent.

    If you are suffering with IBS investigate soon to avoid serious disease later in life. Not sure how to do that? Use the Step-by-step Guides and the 35 Day Journal available through The Tuesday Club.

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome is listed in the Symptoms Matrix. We believe it should not be viewed in isolation, but rather included as part of a wholistic appraisal of your health. This means taking note of other symptoms besides those of the gastro-intestinal tract.

    You can get started by looking at the Symptoms Matrix to identify whether your symptoms might be caused by a food intolerance.

    Remember - for great tips and info on Food Intolerance sign up for our newsletter - it's free!


    More information

    Symptoms Matrix (must register first)
    The Tuesday Club.

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    Author: Deborah Manners B.Sc. (Hons) Grad. Dip.Ed is not a medical or healthcare professional. Ms Manners has multiple food intolerances and presents information from the point of view of the consumer.

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