I.B.S. is thought to affect one in ten people in Britain. It can occur at any age, but is most frequent and severe in women aged 20-50. Symptoms include constipation, diarrhoea, wind, bloating, abdominal pain or any combination of the above . I.B.S. is quite often brought on by stress, but can sometimes be diet related. Sufferers are advised to look at their diet, and given painkillers and anti – spasmodic drugs . Reflexology can step in and help in the case of stress induced IBS, as it can help to calm and relax the muscles surrounding the abdomen, and the organs themselves. Regular reflexology can help to calm the system and reduce the severity of IBS attacks, hopefully meaning less nasty attacks of diarrhoea or constipation or pains in the abdomen.

Taking peppermint oil (please consult a homeopath or aromatherapist before consuming peppermint oil) increasing fluid as well as increasing physical activity can help. Some people with IBS find that increasing the amount of dietary fibre and reducing caffeine helps. Reducing stress and taking time to relax is important. Children with similar digestive problems i.e. chronic constipation and pains in the tummy can also benefit from reflexology

EXPLORING THE APPLICATION OF REFLEXOLOGY FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION
By Yang Yu-Ru, Chao Ling-Yun, Meng Guan-Ling,
cao Su-wen, Hao Jia-Mo, and Zhang Suhui

This study evaluated the effectiveness of reflexology in treating functional constipation. Forty subjects, 18 males and 22 females, aged 48 - 90 years, mean age 70 years, were used for the study. Twenty subjects were diagnosed as having constipation; the other 20 subjects were free of constipation. The time elapsed between taking a carbon tablet and the last black stool eliminated was recorded pre and post treatment. Ten 30 - 40 minute reflexology sessions were administered every other day for treatment. Frequency and features of stool excretion, administrating of laxative medicine, diet and appetites were all recorded. From statistical analysis of the data it was concluded that reflexology had a remarkable effect in shortening the emptying time of the digestive tract, and, that reflexology is highly effective in curing functional constipation.

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