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MCC Daily Tribune

IBS Month

Irritable bowel syndrome is observed every year in April. What is IBS and why is it necessary to spread awareness about it? IBS is a syndrome that affects the large intestine and is quite common around the world. Although it is considered a taboo subject by some people, IBS affects 25 to 45 million Americans. Learn all the ways to get involved in IBS month’s activities and how to deal with an irritable bowel.

HOW TO OBSERVE IBS MONTH

  1. Eat home-cooked food
    It is highly recommended to include organic and homemade food in your diet, fresh food is a great way to save yourself from this disorder, so make sure to eat a majority of fresh food this month.

  2. Exercise daily and encourage others
    In this month go for walks and jogs. Try to choose any favorite activity and encourage others to join you too. An increased heart rate decreases intestinal issues.

  3. Spread awareness about IBS on social media
    Use the power of social media and spread awareness of IBS through it. Use hashtags with your posts like #IBSmonth or #IrritableBowelSyndromeMonth.

5 INFORMATIVE FACTS ABOUT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

  1. Many are affected in the U.S.
    25 to 45 million people in the U.S. are affected by IBS.

  2. It’s universal
    It is estimated that 10%-15% of the population of the world has IBS.

  3. It targets the young too
    The age of most of the people suffering from IBS is under 50 years old.

  4. It’s a mystery
    The exact reason for IBS is not known.

  5. Being calm won’t cure it
    IBS is not caused by stress.

WHY WE OBSERVE IBS MONTH

  1. To create awareness
    On this day we find many ways to make people aware of IBS so that more research is done on it, and more advanced treatments are discovered to deal with it.

  2. Encourage people to eat healthily
    We want people to consume healthy and fresh food, to avoid having intestinal issues.

  3. People suffering from IBS get treated
    Most of the people suffering from IBS do not seek medical advice, hence if people are more aware of it then they would go to the doctors and get medically treated for it.

IBS Month - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
04/28/2023