IBS can cause depressioin and weight gain and here are three health findings that can alleviate some of the problems

If you are tired, depressed and gaining weight, intestinal problems may be to blame. Some call these problems IBS or irritable bowel syndrome and in the book IBS for Dummies, there are some known healthy alternatives to this problem that are easy to incorporate. See below for list of options to alleviate IBS. Photo below of Melissa, The Woodlands Personal trainer, looking for shells on the beach. In a nutshell, too much refined or processed foods such as white bread and baked goods are fueling the growth of a type of intestinal yeast that, when overgrown, can cause gaps in the intestinal lining which causes intetinal leakage and can cause tiredness and depression. Avoiding super processed foods is important but also, eating raw garlic, at least two cloves a day..will help keep yeast growth in check which in turn prevents the leakage. Also, chronic stress causes  the stomach peristalsis to slow down but by eating yogurt, the momentum of digestion continues with help from the bacteria naturally in Yogurt. Finally, Some of the digestive problems are caused by not enough folate. Eating servings high in folate three times a day will digestion of proteins to occur in the gut.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 19:49