http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/rss.php * Bowtrol Store - 25 Latest Articles en-us HealthBuy.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:33:36 -0800 As discussed previously, irritable bowel syndrome is believed to be due to the abnormal function (dysfunction) of the muscles of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract or the nerves controlling the organs. The nervous control of the gastrointestina... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/cause-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome.php Consistent treatment of irritable bowel syndrome IBS helps cut worker absenteeism while improving work productivity, a new study shows. IBS symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating and constipation are associated with impaired quality of li... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diet.php PART 1: Background 1a: What is Irritable Bowel Syndromez 1b: What is the prevalence of IBSz 1c: What factors contribute to the onset of IBSz 1d: How long does IBS lastz 1e: What effect does IBS have on one's lifestylez 1f: Are my symptoms just "all i... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome-FAQ.php The primary purpose of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb food. In order to fulfill this purpose, food must be ground, mixed, and transported through the intestines, where it is digested and absorbed. In addition, undigested and unabs... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome-symptoms.php Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea, which often alternates with constipation. IBS most commonly affects people between the ages of 20 and 30 and is twice as common ... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/natural-ibs-treatments.php Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines) and affects an estimated 15% of persons in the US. The term, irritable bowel, is not a particularly good one since it implies that the bowel is responding irr... http://www.bowtrol.com/articles/irritable-bowel-syndrome.php