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Clinical Trials conclude that Peppermint Oil is the best remedy for IBS.

Foods to Avoid if You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In an earlier article, “What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?” in addition to recommending peppermint oil as a daily dietary supplement, I mentioned a few eating tips,  although it didn’t go into specifics, other than to avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages due to their stimulating effects on the colon.  If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), avoid fried chicken, fat, alcohol, whole milk … Continue reading

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

People hear a lot about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but many are still unsure about what it actually is and what symptoms are linked to this condition and why peppermint oil is the main active ingredient of relief medications.  First of all, IBS is chronic – in other words it cannot be cured, but only controlled or alleviated.  While it is common for many some … Continue reading

Latest Research about Peppermint Oil & IBS

According to an article published in the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society[1], Peppermint oil is a far more effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than any other recently tested substance – and it’s a natural remedy and far less expensive too!  Other studies show that approximately 60% of IBS sufferers are female. Trials came to the conclusion that when compared to antispasmodics and placebos, peppermint oil … Continue reading