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Are women more stressed than men? IBS certainly seems to target women and it is sometimes suggested that women bottle up their stress and that this can result in IBS. So saying, although there are lots of ways you can ease the discomfort of IBS through eating raw foods, fundamental change in lifestyle has to be made to tackle the root cause.

What Exactly is IBS?

IBS is the most common intestinal disorder. It affects 10-20% of adults in the developed world and twice as many women as men. It tends to start in early adulthood and although it is distressing it is not life threatening. It used to be known as irritable colon syndrome or spastic colon and it tends to be intermittent. Sufferers tend to experience alternating constipation and diarrhea accompanied by cramping abdominal pains and lots of wind.

How is IBS Caused?

IBS can be caused by a number of conditions, most of which are believed to be emotional. Stress, emotional upset and fear can trigger IBS. There are also food related causes, such as having a low fibre diet or an intolerance of wheat, corn, dairy products, fruit, tea, coffee or vegetables. Continue reading ‘Raw Food Health Solutions For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)’ »

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With the growing incidence of intestinal problems across the age spectrum there is a need to try and understand and distinguish between what is ulcerative colitis, or inflammatory bowel disease and the other similar condition, inflammatory bowel syndrome. And when the former is diagnosed, there is a great void in understanding and appreciating the challenge colitis symptoms bring to the sufferer.

So what are the distinct symptoms of each of these troubling medical conditions? They are actually very similar in terms of experiencing diarrhoea and sometimes constipation, passing of blood in the stool, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, gas, vomiting, weight loss through lack of appetite, and a feeling of feverishness. Theses are the principle ones though it is important to recognise that they can vary in the amount and degree of severity depending on the actual strength of the attack. As can be deduced, due to the overlap of symptoms experienced, there can be difficulties in making a definitive early diagnosis of which of the two conditions is being suffered. Continue reading ‘What You Need You Know About Colitis Symptoms and IBS’ »