IBS

Originally published: Mar 9, 2022

Bacteria (pro-biotic) that cuts symptoms in half (60% average reduction, 20% placebo though)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-48554-x

IBS average score 250 in patients. 50 reduction with exercise. 90 reduction with metamucil. A 56% reduction with both.

Peppermint before meals can drastically reduce symptoms of IBS (79% had reduced pain including 56% who were pain free) (8% pain free placebo, 43% had reduced pain) (see study)

https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02936952

30% reduction to IBS scores from starting a deep breathing practice (at 6 weeks).

https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2022.1034547

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/7-conditions-improved-through-breathing-exercises-5604491?

Nickel allergy occurs in 40% of IBS patients vs. 17.5% of healthy controls in one study, lowering nickel consumption may help

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/nickel-allergy-a-common-denominator-for-many-with-gastrointestinal-diseases-5718539

https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45196

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/new-analysis-reveals-herbal-successes-in-ulcerative-colitis-5627661 (haven't read)

Viome 38% reduction in severe cases 29% in mild to moderate cases

Constipation help

https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2022/8/banish-constipation-and-health-risks?

https://www.theepochtimes.com/better-than-laxatives-the-king-of-fruit-helps-to-relieve-constipation_4599158