IBS is a functional bowel disorder and is rather common being suffered by 1 in 5 people in the UK (affecting more women than men. IBS may begin after an infection or stressful life event or possibly with the onset of maturity without any other medical indicators

 Symptoms

Characterised with chronic dominal pain, discomfort, bloating along with an alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause. Patients suffer from diarrhea or constipation (this may alternate).

At Alternative Living we can offer the following:

1. Elimination of food intollerences
2. Examine potential microflora overgrowth in gut
3. Investigate potential Candida Albicans
4. Test for any infectious bacteria, parisites or virus
5. Increase digestion and absorption
6. Reduce gut inflammation and pain
7. Ease colon spasms and cramps
8. Help body adaptation to stress response

At present the world of orthodox medicine offers no cure, however at Alterantive Living we find many patients can become symptom free after receiving the correct diagnosis combined and embarking on a structured treatment plan.  Please see success story on IBS