Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Thu, Sep 15 2005
IBS: Herbs, Drugs, Serotonin, Emotional Therapy And More
The Whole Foods Market web site has some interesting material from The American Botanical Council's HerbalGram. One recent article included information on the possibility of using a combination of herbs for relief of irritable bowel syndrome. I've been reading recently that studies have been done on the possible role of serotonin in gastrointestinal health. Other studies involve anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs, which can have nasty side effects of their own. I'm glad to know herbs are at least on the list of treatments being explored. I hope there are better treatments soon--no matter where the best answers come from. I know quite a number of people dealing with IBS and its very frustrating symptoms. Some people miss work, meetings, social appointments and other life events due to the inconvenient and even painful effects of this mysterious disorder. I found a great online forum on the matter at ibshope.com. The topics include the expected sharing of symptoms some complaining, but also include sections on research, humor and even the spiritual side of dealing with IBS.
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The Whole Foods Market web site has some interesting material from The American Botanical Council's HerbalGram. One recent article included information on the possibility of using a combination of herbs for relief of irritable bowel syndrome. I've been reading recently that studies have been done on the possible role of serotonin in gastrointestinal health. Other studies involve anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs, which can have nasty side effects of their own. I'm glad to know herbs are at least on the list of treatments being explored. I hope there are better treatments soon--no matter where the best answers come from. I know quite a number of people dealing with IBS and its very frustrating symptoms. Some people miss work, meetings, social appointments and other life events due to the inconvenient and even painful effects of this mysterious disorder. I found a great online forum on the matter at ibshope.com. The topics include the expected sharing of symptoms some complaining, but also include sections on research, humor and even the spiritual side of dealing with IBS.
posted at: 09:59 | category: /Health and Fitness | link to this entry
