Is fiber good for me? It depends…

There is more to know about fiber than you think!

If you have an inflammatory bowel condition it can be complicated and you could do yourself more harm than good.

We all think about fiber being good for constipation, which it is, but there is more to the story. What compounds this problem is that your doctor usually does not understand this and recommends fiber to anyone with any kind of bowel problem.

A doctor should never prescribe fiber if there is evidence of IBS, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s, as it will make it worse. This is one of the misunderstandings about fiber.

If you give fiber to someone who has chronic constipation – that’s a good thing. Give it to someone with IBD – that’s a bad thing.

Probiotics for IBS: Proven Tips for Effective Treatment with Probiotics

You may have heard that you should be taking probiotics for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

What are they anyhow? Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms like bacteria or yeast that are available in supplements and foods. Amazingly enough, our digestive system is home to more than 500 species of bacteria all of which help keep our intestines healthy and regulate a healthy immune system.

When the balance of healthy bacteria is upset in the GI tract after the ingestion of antibiotics the lining of the intestines becomes damaged. Introducing new organisms like those found in probiotics helps restore that imbalance and improves the integrity of the intestinal lining.

Probiotics are a very important tool in treating any gastrointestinal disorder such as acid reflux, gas, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, IBS, colitis, ulcerative colitis and crohn’s.

In order to get the maximum benefits of probiotics for IBS, there are 8 basic rules to follow when using probiotics for the treatment of your Irritable Bowel Disease:

1. Conditions: You should take probiotics if you have any inflammatory bowel condition.

2. Refrigeration: Be sure that the probiotic is kept refrigerated. Lack of refrigeration will render them ineffective no matter what anyone tells you.

3. Multiple bacterial strains: Make sure that the probiotic contains multiple strains of bacteria and understand what they do and what ones you need. Do your homework.

4. Adequate dosage: Make sure that you ingest an adequate amount of the probiotic, whether in capsules or powder. Failing to do so is one of the biggest mistakes that people make. There’s no need to worry about an overdose — that’s not possible. Find a good probiotic and take a bunch of it.

5. Post-antibiotic treatment: Always take probiotics immediately after finishing any antibiotics.

6. Yogurt myth: IBS cannot be reversed by eating lots of yogurt. You need way more potency than yogurt can provide.

7. Food: Do not take probiotics with food. You should take them either 30 minutes prior to eating or one hour after eating.

8. Explaining your recovery: Don’t bother to try and explain to your physician how you made a complete recovery from IBS. Even though they have gone holistic they won’t really understand. It is just not in their training.

If you follow these tips for taking probiotics for IBS or any other inflammatory bowel condition you will be taking a good first step on your way to complete healing.

The Truth About What IBS Is

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a man-made condition. It is not a syndrome or disease.

• IBS is not genetic.

• IBS is caused by the ingestion of antibiotics in any of its various forms, be it prescription, topical, or in household cleaners, toothpaste, mouthwash or our food and water supply. Our environment is saturated with them.

• IBS did not exist before antibiotics did.

• IBS is the least severe of all of the inflammatory bowel conditions.

• IBS is defined by the presence of chronic and sometimes urgent diarrhea.

• IBS can also give you excessive gas, bloating, and nausea.

• If your symptoms are more severe than these you probably have Colitis.

• There is no effective medical treatment for IBS.

• There is an effective naturopathic and holistic treatment for IBS.

• IBS is completely and permanently healable.