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Try drinking green tea. Even though my day-to-day IBD and IBS symptoms are pretty much under control I notice a marked difference in the consistency of my poop, frequency of bathroom trips, and amount of gas I have when I drink green tea.
I've had a terrible cold/virus for the past week - seriously, this thing has just kicked my butt. BUT, in an effort to boost my immune system I've been drinking tons of green tea - anywhere between 2-8 cups per day. Usually I just drink a cup of herbal tea once a day and green tea maybe once a week. But, I've noticed that the few times in the past year that I've increased the amount of green tea I drink per day my IBD and IBS seemsto improve. I have one BM per day, two max., and the poo is firm. Usually I have some level of gas/bloating after eating dinner but with the green tea these two symptoms are minimized greatly.
You don't have to buy anything fancy, Lipton green tea is fine. Or, there are organic varieties, flavored varieties, etc. I like the Mint Green Tea by Celestial Seasonings -just be sure to let it steep for at least 3 minutes!
It may not be a miracle cure but it sure seems to be helpful.
Good luck,
Elizabeth
Author, Living with IBD & IBS
www.ibdandibs.com
I've had a terrible cold/virus for the past week - seriously, this thing has just kicked my butt. BUT, in an effort to boost my immune system I've been drinking tons of green tea - anywhere between 2-8 cups per day. Usually I just drink a cup of herbal tea once a day and green tea maybe once a week. But, I've noticed that the few times in the past year that I've increased the amount of green tea I drink per day my IBD and IBS seemsto improve. I have one BM per day, two max., and the poo is firm. Usually I have some level of gas/bloating after eating dinner but with the green tea these two symptoms are minimized greatly.
You don't have to buy anything fancy, Lipton green tea is fine. Or, there are organic varieties, flavored varieties, etc. I like the Mint Green Tea by Celestial Seasonings -just be sure to let it steep for at least 3 minutes!
It may not be a miracle cure but it sure seems to be helpful.
Good luck,
Elizabeth
Author, Living with IBD & IBS
www.ibdandibs.com
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