Do you get diarrhea or stomachache when you are nervous? Here are 7 tips to help you deal with irritable bowel easily

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more of a temporary gastrointestinal dysfunction than a disease. It is caused by abnormal contraction of gastrointestinal muscles due to various reasons, leading to abdominal pain and abnormal bowel movements, which seriously affects people's quality of life.

Triggering factors: Dietary factors such as cold, spicy, raw, and greasy food can easily cause irritable bowel; psychological factors such as tension, excessive stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional fluctuations may also affect gastrointestinal function; in addition, the occurrence of IBS is also related to gender, gastrointestinal hormones and neuropeptides, genetics, environment, and other factors. Certain drugs such as antibiotics and steroids can also cause or aggravate IBS symptoms.

To deal with IBS, we first need to find out and solve the root cause of why the digestive system cannot function properly - this is also the scope of functional medicine. The two most common causes are: chronic food sensitivity and intestinal flora imbalance. There are other causes, such as lack of digestive enzymes, intestinal parasites, zinc or magnesium deficiency, heavy metal accumulation, etc. After determining the target of the problem, we can break it down one by one in a targeted manner. Intestinal parasites, zinc or magnesium deficiency, heavy metal accumulation, etc. After determining the target of the problem, we can break it down one by one in a targeted manner.

· Among the many food sensitivities, gluten is the most common. Dairy products are another common culprit. The casein and whey proteins in them can irritate the intestines and cause inflammation. Some other foods such as beans, wheat and eggs are the most common sensitive foods for Chinese people and are also one of the common factors that cause IBS. In addition, the balance of intestinal microecology is the basis for the normal gastrointestinal and immune functions of the human body. In short, your health must be based on the health of the intestinal microbial environment. When the intestinal flora is unbalanced (too many bad bacteria and not enough good bacteria), people will get sick. An imbalance in intestinal flora can induce or aggravate IBS, so the key to solving these problems usually lies in how to get rid of bad bacteria and replace them with good bacteria, that is, the process of removing bad bacteria and supplementing probiotics to restore a healthy intestinal microecology.

In addition to the two main causes mentioned above, there are many other factors that can cause IBS. Here are some simple and effective suggestions on how to effectively prevent and adjust IBS to alleviate or even cure it.

1. Diet: Consume high-quality protein to avoid imbalance in blood sugar control and increase in bad intestinal bacteria; consume high-fiber foods such as whole wheat, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits; limit bad oils such as hydrogenated fats, margarine, shortening, gutter oil, etc., and use healthy oils instead, such as coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, cold-rolled sesame oil, etc.; eat at least 8-10 kinds of colorful fruits and vegetables every day, which are rich in vitamins, trace elements, fiber, complex nutrients, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances.

2. Implement a restricted diet for foods that cause chronic sensitivity. If food sensitivity testing has not been done, a dietary rotation plan can be implemented. On the basis of removing common inflammatory foods such as soy, dairy products, wheat, and corn, each other food should be rotated every four days, and pay attention to your own diet-related symptoms at all times.

3. Add beneficial nutrients to fight IBS, such as zinc, vitamin D, glutamine, fish oil, etc., which are nutrients that can help repair the intestines. Herbs such as quercetin and turmeric can also reduce inflammation and repair intestinal leakage.

4. Use antibiotics or plant fungicides under the guidance of a professional doctor to eliminate bad bacteria in the body.

5. Rebuild intestinal flora by taking high-efficiency probiotics (lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, etc.) and prebiotics (inulin, oligofructose, etc.) to correct the overgrowth of small intestinal flora and rebuild the intestinal ecological balance.

6. Meditation, deep breathing and yoga are all very good ways to relieve stress.

7. Exercise regularly.