Support for IBS Sufferers as COLPERMIN® IBS Relief Launches an IBS Advice Centre

LONDON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Today's hectic lifestyle can mean not only an increase in stress and anxiety, but also an over-reliance on ready meals, high-fat snacks or take-away foods. All of these factors can lead to problems with your stomach and digestive system. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the term used to describe a condition with a variety of symptoms including bloating, trapped wind, diarrhoea or constipation and abdominal pain. IBS is a very common condition that can affect up to one in five people, and can be painful, embarrassing and inconvenient to deal with.

The good news is that April is 'IBS Awareness Month,' and COLPERMIN® IBS Relief has launched a dedicated IBS Advice Centre, designed to help shed light on the main issues and treatment options surrounding this common digestive disorder.

Discover the many techniques and strategies you can adopt to help you get on with your normal, happy lifestyle rather than being concerned about your IBS symptoms.

Diet and nutrition is key

To help combat IBS, it's vital to ensure your diet is well-balanced. Eat three meals a day and try to use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Reduce your intake of tea and coffee (no more than 3 cups a day), and cut down on alcohol and fizzy drinks. As with any healthy lifestyle, aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and take steps to limit your intake of foods containing fat or sugar. Stick to lean cuts of meat and low-fat milk and dairy products.

If your doctor has confirmed you have IBS, you can use a peppermint oil-based treatment such as COLPERMIN® IBS Relief Capsules, which is the most targeted peppermint oil treatment available and works as an antispasmodic, helping to relieve common IBS symptoms. COLPERMIN® IBS Relief Capsules are uniquely designed to prolong the release of peppermint oil until it reaches the colon, the main source of abdominal cramps.

Stress

Stressful situations can make the symptoms of IBS worse. Try to make the most of your leisure time and take time to relax on a daily basis - relaxation tapes, yoga, aromatherapy or massage may all help. Take regular exercise such as walking, cycling or swimming, and ensure you get the recommended 8 hours of sleep every night - planning your evenings to allow for the occasional early night. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours before bedtime, and eat your evening meal early so that your tummy isn't still working hard by the time you head for bed.

Living with IBS

The simple fact of understanding that you have IBS can remove some of the anxiety and ease symptoms. And as you become more familiar with the disorder - what triggers it, and the steps you can take to manage it - you'll start to feel more in control. Sometimes a few lifestyle changes are all it takes to reduce your IBS outbreaks. Everyone is different, and foods that may affect one person, could be fine for another. Keep a food diary to monitor your intake, and help identify your own personal triggers.

Visit the Colpermin website at http://www.ibs-symptoms.co.uk for more information.

Advice Centre: http://www.ibs-symptoms.co.uk/advicecenter/all

Always read the label. Colpermin IBS Relief Capsules contain peppermint oil. If this is the first time that you have suffered from these symptoms, you should speak to your doctor first.

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