Stress and irritable bowel syndrome linked
Categories: HealthWatch, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation
Though the cause of irritable bowel syndrome isn't exactly clear, researchers think they may have found a clue in how the disease develops.
They studied over 600 participants who had no history of the condition, but who had all come down with gastroenteritis. Each was asked to fill out a questionnaire that assessed mood or personality issues and to fill out a follow up survey three and six months later. Forty nine of the participants had developed IBS at the follow up check ups, and higher levels of perceived stress, negative feelings, and anxiety were deemed to be a risk factor. Interestingly, perfectionism and depression were not found to put patients at a higher risk of developing the disease.
Experts have long thought that IBS -- which causes such symptoms as cramping, constipation, or diarrhea in patients -- may have a psychological or emotional component and this study seems to firm up that suspicion. Read more about irritable bowel syndrome here.
They studied over 600 participants who had no history of the condition, but who had all come down with gastroenteritis. Each was asked to fill out a questionnaire that assessed mood or personality issues and to fill out a follow up survey three and six months later. Forty nine of the participants had developed IBS at the follow up check ups, and higher levels of perceived stress, negative feelings, and anxiety were deemed to be a risk factor. Interestingly, perfectionism and depression were not found to put patients at a higher risk of developing the disease.
Experts have long thought that IBS -- which causes such symptoms as cramping, constipation, or diarrhea in patients -- may have a psychological or emotional component and this study seems to firm up that suspicion. Read more about irritable bowel syndrome here.
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John Bishop 3-07-2007 @ 1:06AM
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John Bishop 3-07-2007 @ 12:20AM
For over 30 years I experienced several life threatening chronic illnesses. Through the Grace of God I was lead to several people and organizations that aided me in understanding, positively dealing with and transforming these illnesses. For the past few years I have devoted my life to sharing what I have learned with others. The two most impactful organizations I was lead to are The Institute of HeartMath - www.emotionalmastery.com and Landmark Education - www.landmarkeducation.com.
The American Institute of Stress and The Centers for Disease Control have both reported that up to 90% of all illnesses are due to stress. I was lead to The Institute of HeartMath in 1997 and discovered that all of my illnesses were due to stress I had been experiencing in my life. Through learning and practicing HeartMath’s tools and technologies, I am able to prevent, manage and reverse the effects of stress, in-the-moment, achieve better health, more energy, improved mental and emotional clarity, and improved performance and relationships. HeartMath’s tools and technologies are scientifically substantiated; they literally saved my life.
Landmark Education provided me with the knowledge and tools to identify and put in my past, barriers that were stopping me from living a powerful life and a life I love. Through this Education, I have reached an unshakeable Faith.
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