Fibromyalgia - Helpful Hints for Those With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sunday, August 5, 2007 - Helpful Hints for Those With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Here are some hints for those with irritable bowel syndrome, which is often associated with fibromyalgia.

Chew your food slowly and thoroughly. If you eat too fast you will swallow air, plus your digestion actually begins in your mouth. Your saliva starts the breakdown of food.

Drink fresh water frequently throughout the day, but don't drink it ice cold. Limit the amount you drink with meals so your food can digest better. Your stomach acids will not be diluted with too much fluid.

Don't chew gum because it can cause you to swallow air.

Eat small portions of food at one sitting, as large portions are more difficult to digest and can cause an attack of IBS.

Cooked fruits and vegetables are more easily digested than raw ones.

Limit your intake of dairy products, as many people have trouble digesting the lactose. You can buy tablets which will help you digest dairy products if you can't do without them.

Use fat-free salad dressings or mayonnaise.

Try acidophilus capsules. These help normalize your intestines and may decrease diarrhea in some people.

Stay active after eating. Do not lie down for 2-3 hours after eating.

Exercise for about 30 minutes a day, most days. This will help your body function better.

Eat frequent small snacks to keep food in your system.

Take a fiber supplement. You may need to experiment with different types of fiber and different brands to find one that helps you.

Limit caffeinated beverages and carbonated beverages.

I hope these hints are helpful.
_____________________________________________________

http://www.bizzyblogz.com/fibromyalgia
DonnaZ
_____________________________________________________

:: Send to a Friend!

About Me

This blog is dedicated to those who have fibromyalgia. Some of the topics will be: causes and symptoms of fibromyalgia, lifestyle changes, excercise, fibromyalgia support, medications, research into fibromyalgia, what is fibromyalgia and other related topics.