If there’s one thing I know for sure about IBS, it’s that it doesn’t have a single root cause. IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a disorder of gut-brain interaction. Think of it like the brain and gut trying to communicate, but the brain is speaking English, and the gut is speaking French. This miscommunication leads the brain to perceive a problem, sending signals to the gut to get your attention. Unfortunately, these signals often mean increased bloating, pain, gas, and altered bowel movements.
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What Triggers IBS?
IBS symptoms are influenced by a variety of factors that stimulate the gut and its nerves, including:
- Food intolerances: These can increase nerve sensitivity in the gut.
- FODMAPs: These fermentable carbs draw in water and create gas into the intestines, stretching them and pressing on sensitive nerves.
- Fibre, water, and exercise: All impact gut transit and overall digestion.
- Eating habits: The speed of eating, meal size, and spacing between meals can affect a sensitive digestive system.
- Hormones: These influence gut transit time and nerve sensitivity.
- Medications and supplements: Side effects can impact gut transit and microbiome balance.
- Stress and sleep: Poor sleep and high stress activate the sympathetic nervous system, reducing blood supply to the digestive tract and increasing nerve sensitivity in the gut.
- Pelvic muscle function: Difficulties here can affect your ability to fully empty your bowels.
- Food anxiety: Avoiding certain foods out of fear can teach the subconscious to associate food with negative outcomes. Over time, this can trigger physical symptoms, much like Pavlov’s dog physically salivated when it associated the bell with food.
Living with IBS symptoms can feel debilitating. Naturally, you want answers so you can get back to enjoying food, travel, and life again. If you’ve been circling the same food triggers without progress, it may be time to shift your approach.
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A New Way to Approach IBS:
- Follow One Road at a Time When it comes to managing IBS, simplicity is key. Trying to tackle everything at once only creates confusion—you won’t know what’s helping, what’s not, or what’s making things worse. Instead:
- Prioritize Your Goals. Sit down and list the avenues you’d like to explore. Rank them in order of priority and commit to starting with the first one.
- See It Through. Dedicate yourself to following each approach fully before moving on to the next. Every strategy will teach you something new about your body, adding valuable tools to your IBS toolkit. A well-stocked toolkit can make all the difference.
- Respond, Don’t React. It’s easy to feel defeated when symptoms flare up. The cycle of frustration, anger, sadness, or anxiety can amplify your discomfort. However, your mindset has a powerful influence on how you experience symptoms. Shifting your perspective can reduce their intensity and help you cope more effectively.
- Stay Open-Minded. Your symptoms are real, but your body might be misinterpreting signals, leading to inconsistencies that aren’t necessarily tied to your recent food choices. Instead of judging these experiences, try approaching them with curiosity. Focus on strategies that help you feel better in the moment, allowing your symptoms to pass more easily.
Final Thoughts
Living with IBS is a challenging journey. While the diagnosis explains what is happening, it doesn’t always provide a clear path forward. Everyone’s experience is unique, and no one-size-fits-all solution exists.
Since IBS involves an interplay between the mind and body, a step-by-step approach addressing both is essential for gaining clarity and relief. With patience and persistence, you can build the tools and strategies needed to reclaim your quality of life.
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