Olivia Lucs
My name is James Walden and I have been where you are now. Let me tell you my story... I suffered from IBS for 8 years, during which time I visited countless doctors and specialists without much results. I was in constant pain and could never predict when I'll be needing to go to...
How to Relieve and Prevent Gas Pain Feeling "gassy" can mean different things to different people. Some people may use the term gassiness to describe abloatingor overly full sensation in their stomach, which may imply that gas is trapped in the body. Others may use it in reference to thei...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can cause patients to experience chronic or recurrent abdominal pain. It can either be relieved or aggravated by a bowel movement (defecation). IBS patients are typically classified according to whether they predominantly experienc...
Finding it difficult to eliminate the first cigarette in the morning Smoking frequently during the morning Finding it difficult to avoid smoking in smoking-restricted areas Needing to smoke even if sick and in bed What happens to your body as soon as you stop smoking?
Anxiety also triggers the release of the stress hormone cortisol. This causes the body to produce extra levels of stomach acid. This acidity irritates the esophagus lining, leading to belly pain, nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, stress-induced ulcers. ...
5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine and can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. It is thought to be caused by a mix of physical and psychological factors, such as changes in the balance of bacteria in the gut, food...
One double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 74 patients with IBS found that after six weeks of using peppermint oil three times daily, abdominal pain and quality of lifewere markedly improvedcompared with a placebo group not using peppermint. ...
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? With IBS, the gut wall becomes more sensitive and excitable. According to the Mayo Clinic, “irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas...
When your body and brain are not well, they may become more susceptible to the negative effects of stress. Stress can then prevent you from being able to take care of yourself, and the situation can become a vicious cycle. Research shows this type of reciprocal relationship may be especially...