Botanicals and herbal remedies for IBS control may work for some and not for others. People are different and so different plants affect them differently, just as different foods affect them differently. Foods that bring on symptoms in one person may not bring on symptoms in another person. Some people who claim to have a cure for irritable bowel syndrome are marketing books and products to consumers. It is important to remember that these eating plans may or may not work for you. A food and symptoms diary may help you design your own cure for irritable bowel syndrome, whether you have diarrhea, constipation or both. By noting what foods you ate at the last meal or possibly earlier in the day, you may be able to identify food sensitivities. Food sensitivities and even allergies can develop later in life, meaning that the food you ate with no problem once could be causing you problems now. Adding botanicals or herbal medicine for IBS control is an option and most are safe, but you should discontinue use and consult your doctor if symptoms worsen. A holistic approach to IBS should also include a stress management plan. While stress is not believed to cause IBS, it does worsen symptoms. If used alone, without a complete treatment plan, herbal medicine for IBS control may not be effective.

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