EFLEXOLOGY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

It is estimated that one in five adults is affected by this syndrome, which is twice as common in women as it is in men. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic or long-term condition affecting the small or large bowel. It causes pain or discomfort and an altered bowel habit, and affects the rate at which the contents of the bowel move. The symptoms affect the digestive tract, causing irregular bowel movements, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea and Flatulence . The stools are the shape of rabbit droppings and often contain an accumulation of mucus. Headaches and tiredness are also associated with the condition.

REFLEX AREAS/ POINTS TO WORK
Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Sigmoid colon
Descending colon
Pituitary
Adrenals

IBS can be triggered by stress, food intolerance and an imbalance of good bacteria in the bowel.