Yoga for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Picayune MS

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.

Kirk Howell Webster, MD
Picayune, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, New Orleans La 70112
Graduation Year: 1965

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Nabeel Kahn, MD
(662) 280-8222
9140 Hwy 51 N
Southaven, MS
Business
Delta Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center PC
Specialties
Gastroenterology

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Eddie Clay Starnes, MD
(601) 482-9541
1800 12th St
Meridian, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Tn, Memphis, Coll Of Med, Memphis Tn 38163
Graduation Year: 1971
Hospital
Hospital: Rush Foundation Hospital, Meridian, Ms
Group Practice: Rush Gastroenterology Clinic

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John Robert Davis, MD
(601) 286-3341
815 Childs St
Corinth, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Jackson Ms 39216
Graduation Year: 1966
Hospital
Hospital: Magnolia Regional Health Cente, Corinth, Ms

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Vincent Craig Dungan, MD
(601) 703-9541
1800 12th St
Meridian, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Jackson Ms 39216
Graduation Year: 1990
Hospital
Hospital: Riley Memorial Hospital, Meridian, Ms
Group Practice: Rush Medical Group

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Purnachandra Rao Yerneni, MD
(985) 732-9940
1011 Avenue F
Bogalusa, LA
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll, Univ Hlth Sci, Kurnool, Ap, India
Graduation Year: 1978

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William Gatlin Hardin, MD
(901) 766-9490
Suite 210 401 Southcrest Circle
Tupelo, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Jackson Ms 39216
Graduation Year: 1978

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Anca I Pop, MD
(662) 280-8222
9215 Millbranch Rd
Southaven, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Education
Graduation Year: 2007

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Cynthia H Wright
(601) 355-1234
1421 N State St
Jackson, MS
Specialty
Gastroenterology

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Jesse H Ezzell Jr, MD
(601) 649-2863
1203 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS
Specialties
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of South Fl Coll Of Med, Tampa Fl 33612
Graduation Year: 1984
Hospital
Hospital: South Central Reg Med Ctr, Laurel, Ms
Group Practice: Jefferson Medical Assoc

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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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