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	<title>Healthy Considerations &#187; Irritable Bowel Syndrome</title>
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		<title>Choosing The Right Diet For IBS</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam Hughson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is There A Suitable Diet For IBS?
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is actually a very common disorder that affects the intestines.  People with IBS may experience a variety of symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, gas and cramping.  Bowel habits can vary from constipation to diarrhea or both.   Eating a fiber rich diet can help alleviate the symptoms of IBS, however you should be careful to introduce more fiber to your diet slowly to avoid making some of your IBS symptoms worse.
By eating a low fat diet that is high in fiber those suffering from IBS should find that they are less constipated.  IBS sufferers should aim for between 20 and 35 grams of fiber daily.
Good sources of fiber include grains, particularly cereals, bran, fruit, vegetables and whole-grain breads.  Soluble fibers, like those found in oats, peas and beans may help both diarrhea and constipation.
When ...]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Recover From IBS?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 05:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are those who believe that there are ways to control and slow down your digestive tract which could help those who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). However, this is not a proven theory and could potentially cause IBS problems to continue or even grow worse.
Whether or not you can completely recover from your IBS symptoms is hotly debated, but either way, controlling the syndrome should be your first step.
Where do you start?
With your diet.  Understanding which foods trigger your IBS is essential to controlling the syndrome. Move toward a healthier diet and keep track of the foods you eat and those occasions when you encounter new IBS episodes. As you ween yourself from those foods that tend to cause trouble, your digestive tract should become stronger and healthier.  Over time, you may be able to add certain foods back into your diet, as long as you use caution ...]]></description>
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