RightHealth Daily Dose » oil http://dailydose.righthealth.com We feature the one health item you simply cannot afford to miss. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:56:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Simple Remedies Effective For IBS http://dailydose.righthealth.com/gastrointestinal/simple-remedies-effective-for-ibs/ http://dailydose.righthealth.com/gastrointestinal/simple-remedies-effective-for-ibs/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:57:40 +0000 Steven http://dailydose.kosmix.com/?p=782 A new study reported in the British Medical Journal finds that often overlooked over the counter remedies for irritable bowel syndrome are more effective than placebo. The study shows that ispaghula husk, antispasmodics (particularly hyoscine), and peppermint oil are all effective treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. The researchers, however, did not distinguish between constipation- and diarrhea-predominant IBS. The study authors stated that the advent of newer and more expensive drugs, these remedies are overlooked as potentially effective treatments.

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