Irritable Bowel Syndrome

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="0d6d6c00ddvuru.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0066FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>WILLOWBROOK VITAMINS</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > |     </FONT><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>      </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Catalog Index"><U><B>Catolog Index</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id340.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Acne"><U>Acne</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id341.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Aging "><U>Aging </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id342.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Breast Feeding"><U>Breast Feeding</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id343.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bruising"><U>Bruising</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id344.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Canker Sores"><U>Canker Sores</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id345.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"><U>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id346.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cataracts"><U>Cataracts</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id347.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Common Cold"><U>Common Cold</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id348.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fungal Infections"><U>Fungal Infections</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id349.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gingivitis"><U>Gingivitis</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id350.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Heart B Vitamins Reduce Heart Disease i"><U>Heart - B Vitamins Reduce Heart Disease in Women</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id351.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Heart (Five Steps to a Healthier Heart)"><U>Heart (Five Steps to a Healthier Heart)</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id352.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Herpes"><U>Herpes</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id353.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Immune System"><U>Immune System</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id354.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Infertility (Female) "><U>Infertility (Female) </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id355.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Infertility (Male)"><U>Infertility (Male)</U></A>   |   <B>Irritable Bowel Syndrome</B>   |   <A HREF="id357.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PMS"><U>PMS</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id358.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Skin"><U>Skin</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id359.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunbathing"><U>Sunbathing</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id360.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sleep Better"><U>Sleep Better</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id361.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Urinary Tract / Bladder Infections "><U>Urinary Tract / Bladder Infections </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id362.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Varicose Veins"><U>Varicose Veins</U></A></div> <div> Irritable Bowel Syndrome</div> <div> It has been estimated that approximately one in seven people suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). More women than men are effected and for many years it was thought to be mostly psychological. However, research in Great Britain appears to disprove this.</div> <bR> <div> Symptoms can include abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhea, increased flatulence, mucus in stools, nausea, bloating and anorexia. As these symptoms could also be the result of a more serious problem it is best to consult your physician first. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="531" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="525"><div> <B>What Can Help</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rule out any food allergies and lactose intolerance.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="495"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Experts usually recommend eating a healthy high fiber diet. When an upset occurs it may help to keep to bland foods. </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="495"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid junk food and foods and drinks that contain caffeine as this can irritate the intestine.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid alcohol and smoking - both can irritate the intestine</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="495"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Try to reduce stress. It may not be the cause, but stress reduction has been shown to help with the symptoms. </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="29"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="29" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="495"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Experts have shown that hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques have also been successful in the treatment of IBS.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="533" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>Nutritional and Herbal Supplements that may Help</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 77 WIDTH="50"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="77" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="50" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="476"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Chamomile tea can ease intestinal cramping and soothe irritation. The tea can be made from dried flowers or chamomile capsules. Experts suggest drinking a freshly brewed cup 3 or 4 times each day between meals.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 77 WIDTH="50"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="77" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="50" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="476"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Peppermint oil (must be enteric coated or it can irritate the stomach) also eases intestinal cramping and soothes irritation. A burning sensation in the rectum is experienced by some people - chamomile is a better choice in this case. </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="50"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="50" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="476"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Acidophilus - this helps restore "friendly" bacteria to the gut. </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 58 WIDTH="50"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="58" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="50" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="476"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Experts suggest taking 2000 mg of Calcium and 1000 mg of Magnesium. These are important to the central nervous system and can help with a nervous stomach</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="50"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="50" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Charcoal tablets can help to relieve gas and bloating</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="431" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 117 WIDTH="421"><div> Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescribed medications.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>