The natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is an intestinal disorder which may occur at any age. The common symptoms are bloating and abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, changes in bowel habits, fatigue, headache, decreased appetite and increased thirst.

There are a number of causes for irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. The major causes are irregular food habits, unhealthy diet, lack of physical exercise etc. There are different natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome. These natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome can be used effectively to cure the symptoms without much side effects.

The following are some natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome:

• Ginger: Ginger is a very beneficial herb. It cures all digestive problems. It can be consumed in any form -- you can drink ginger tea or take raw ginger. It reduces inflammation. But it should be avoided by pregnant women.
• Peppermint: Peppermint oil is a good natural remedy for irritable bowel syndrome. Add two to three drops of peppermint oil to about a quarter cup of warm water. Drink this solution three to four times a day. It can also be consumed in the capsule form. It is a very useful treatment for irritable bowel syndrome.
• Flax seed: This is an effective natural remedy for irritable bowel syndrome. It cleans the stomach. You can make a tea by boiling one teaspoon of flax seeds in a cup of water. Drink the tea before going to bed.
• Psyllium husk: Add one tsp of psyllium husk to a cup of water. Drink the mixture one hour after dinner. It can also be taken with fresh yogurt.
• Pomegranate: Another natural remedy for irritable bowel syndrome is to take pomegranate seeds with black salt.
• You can take rock salt with warm water. It also helps to cure irritable bowel syndrome.
• Chamomile: Chamomile tea is also a good natural remedy. It can be taken once a day.
• Cinnamon: It can be used to prevent diarrhea and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
• Generally people who lead a sedentary lifestyle suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. So another natural remedy is to perform regular exercise.

In addition to the above,the following points should also be kept in mind:

1. When eating, you should chew your food well.
2. Drink a lot of water.
3. Avoid smoking, alcohol, aerated drinks, tea and coffee.
4. Your diet should contain foods that contain high amounts of fibers such as peas, beans, lentils etc.
5. Avoid all types of foods that cause gas.
6. Instead of taking two large meals, take a number of small meals. It helps in digestion.

All these natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome can be used to cure your symptoms without any side effects of chemical medicines.