Yoga for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Detroit MI

To promote better overall colon health, I added fiber to my diet, starting my day with one cup of a fiber-packed cereal. I also take one 4 mg capsule of the probiotic Bifantis (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624) a day, which studies have shown relieves many symptoms of IBS.

Dearborn II Bally Total Fitness
18900 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Reaction Cycling, Sauna, Tanning, Yoga

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Southfield Bally Total Fitness
16000 Northland Dr
Southfield, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Indoor Track, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Pool, Reaction Cycling, Sauna, Steam Room, Whirl Pool, Yoga

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Metro Family Fitness
(586) 791-9191
35700 Groesbeck Hwy
Clinton Township, MI
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24-hr Operations, Aerobics, Basketball, Boxing, Cardio Equipment, Cardio Kickboxing, Child Center, Circuit Training, Elliptical Trainers, Family Gym, Free Weights, Indoor Pool, Martial Arts, Raquetball, Sauna, Spinning, Treadmill, Water Aerobics, Yoga, Zumba

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Bloomfield Hills Bally Total Fitness
6420 Telegraph Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Group Exercise Studio, Indoor Track, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Pool, Raquetball, Sauna, Steam Room, Whirl Pool, Yoga

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Jordan Gruppen
(248) 670-1358
Troy, MI
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Strength Building, Weight Loss, Rehabilitation, Yoga, Body Sculpting, Group Training, Golf
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NASM - Certified Personal Trainer NSCA - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist First Aid/CPR Liscensed in Precision Nutrition System
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Bachelors of Exercise Science from Spring Arbor University. Currently in Master''s Program Online through Ohio University.
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28 years old (trains both men and women)

Redford Plaza Bally Total Fitness
9359 Telegraph Rd
Redford, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Indoor Track, Parking, Personal Training, Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Whirl Pool, Yoga

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Columbia Center Bally Total Fitness
203 W Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Reaction Cycling, Sauna, Yoga

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Woodhaven Bally Total Fitness
23303 Allen Rd
Woodhaven, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Reaction Cycling, Sauna, Steam Room, Tanning, Yoga

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Sterling Heights Bally Total Fitness
44987 Schoenherr Rd
Sterling Heights, MI
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Cardio Equipment, Child Center, Group Exercise Studio, Parking, Personal Training, Pilates, Pool, Reaction Cycling, Sauna, Steam Room, Whirl Pool, Yoga

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Keegan Malloch
(586) 719-9132
Mount Clemens, MI
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Strength Building, Body Building, Weight Loss, Yoga, Aerobics, Body Sculpting, Calistentics
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American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED
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ACE Certified Personal TrainerAbdominal Fitness classesBoot Camp Fitness ClassesPump It Up Body Fitness ClassesYoga ClassesNutritionCPR/AED Certified
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26 years old (trains both men and women)

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Alternative Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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By Gina Roberts-Grey

For nearly 20 years, I battled bouts of gas, bloating, painful cramps, and diarrhea, which gradually got worse and became more frequent. After an unusually prolonged flare-up when I was 40, I went to the doctor—and I wasn’t terribly shocked when he told me I had ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammation of the large intestine caused by abnormal activation of the immune system in the intestines.

The Conventional Rx: My doctor prescribed immunosuppressants, medication that weakens the immune system to ease symptoms. But these drugs carry the risk of side effects, such as constipation, decreased blood flow to the colon, dizziness, and blurred vision. Instead of filling the prescription, I explored other options.

The Alternative Rx: I started keeping a daily diary to track what I ate and also the amount of stress I felt, hours of sleep I got each night, and my overall activity level. I was surprised to discover that stress—not food—seemed more likely to trigger my symptoms, and sure enough, research confirms this. Stress weakens your immune system, which often leads to painful IBS symptoms.

Practicing yoga three to four times a week lessened my gastrointestinal upset within a few weeks. Aromatherapy—specifically, dabbing a few drops of a blend of lavender and ylang-ylang essential oils on pulse points like my wrists and sides of my neck two to three times a day—also lowered tension.

To promote better overall colon health, I also added fiber to my diet, starting my day with one cup of a fiber-packed cereal. I also take one 4 mg capsule of the probiotic Bifantis (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624) a day, which studies have shown relieves many symptoms of IBS.

The Outcome: I’ve scaled back on fried foods, which can cause a flare-up of symptoms, and my yoga practice has also helped me drop 7 pounds. Even better? I’ve yet to fill the crumpled prescription that’s tucked away somewhere in my wallet.

Author: Gina Roberts-Grey

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