So, this month we have been discussing IBS, and as a sufferer myself I know how frustrating this can be. Over the years, through trial and error, I have learned how to control my symptoms through my diet, and managing my stress levels as this is a huge trigger for me, and one of the reasons why I became a therapist. Is it widely estimated that 20-25% of people in the Western World suffer from IBS to some degree, and this is three times more likely to occur in women. IBS is a

IBS and reflexology: What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a name given to a longstanding illness consisting of abdominal pain and discomfort that cannot be explained by any other know disease. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but often cover: Abdominal cramps Bloating Diarrhoea or constipation This can lead to other symptoms as the toxins in the body build up, suffers often report: Tiredness Nausea Heartburn or indigestion Backache Headaches Muscle pains Anx