Tag Archives: digestion

IBS: Boost Your Immune System with Essential Oils

IBS: Boost your immune system with essential oils IBS can weaken your immune system. And it is more important than ever to keep your immune system in good shape. While traditional meds can be difficult to digest when you have IBS, essential oils can give you a boost and support you with common winter colds and viruses.… Read more

What no-one tells you about your digestive system

You think (and are told) that your digestive system is all about diet and the organs/chemical reactions involved in breaking down and properly assimilating that food. That’s what you’ve been told. But if that’s the whole story, why aren’t you getting relief?… Read more

IBS: Boost your digestion

Summer is a time of wonderful food and sizzling BBQ’s. Yet this can be a tricky time of year for digestion when you have IBS. So here are some ways you can boost your digestion: Alternative salads Although they are supposed to be healthy, foods like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber can be really hard on your digestion and your IBS.… Read more

Are you in the dark with your IBS?

If you are feeling somewhat in the dark with your IBS, read on. When we are in the midst of everyday living it can be really hard to understand what’s going on with our IBS. It can seem so unclear which food triggers are causing what type of reaction, and we can end up feeling thwarted and just tired of it all.… Read more

Acupressure for your IBS symptoms

Have you tried acupressure for your IBS symptoms? I thought these pressure points for IBS, in particular for constipation and digestive issues could be useful to you. Although not everyone is necessarily sensitive to them, they are definitely worth trying out. … Read more

IBS: You can’t do what you want

Think of all the things in your life right now that you want to do, but you can’t. Because of IBS: You can’t eat what you want to Actually enjoy food Eat healthy food without any bloating, or pain Not have to worry about bathroom issues or flare-ups Not have to wear a mask saying “everything is fine“ You can’t actually be and feel fine Go to a restaurant with friends and have a good time Have a different job, or a different boss You can’t go on holiday and actually enjoy it – and to come back feeling energised Have less pressure Enjoy yourself Feel full of energy Feel passionate about something – not just getting by Wake up feeling completely rested The wall of “I can’t because of IBS” “I can’t because of IBS” was the wall between me and ALL of that.… Read more

IBS: How to improve your digestion and sleep

If you have IBS, you may feel that your sleep is not as good as it could be. By reverse engineering, you can improve your digestion – and get a better night’s sleep. When your stomach is pulling (and you think you’re still hungry) It is really difficult to know what to do when your stomach is pulling.… Read more

You are what you digest with IBS

You are what you digest! Diet is an obvious place to start when looking to ease IBS. You must understand, though, that you are what you digest. This means that you can be trying to eat “healthily” but still not supporting your body if it can’t digest what you consume!… Read more