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Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS)

If you have been diagnosed with IBS, you are not alone.  It is estimated that nearly 15% of the US population have IBS.  A diagnosis of IBS tends to be made only after ruling out any other serious diagnosis.  Unfortunately, many people diagnosed with this condition are told there is no cure.  That is simply not true!  Most conventional doctors receive no education in nutrition.  Not a single class or seminar.  They are misinformed and poorly educated in the concepts of diet and lifestyle modification for true healing.    

Common symptoms of IBS include:
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea or Both

Since all medical tests turn up normal, such as colonoscopy or blood tests, the conventional doctor will say it must be due to anxiety or depression and often prescribes anti-depressants.  Don't worry, it's not just in your head!  

There are many reasons for the symptoms of IBS.  The most common reasons are:
  • Food Allergy or Food Intolerance
  • Imbalance of Gut Bacteria (too much of the bad kind, not enough of the good kind)
  • Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

When you have a doctor who can act as your detective and find the root cause of your IBS, a cure is just around the corner. 

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The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.
​Please consult your physician for any health problems and before making any medical or lifestyle changes.
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