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What is the role of fiber therapy in ibs?
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Arabinogalactan: Arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber that helps with mucosal lining recovery in irritable bowel. It also helps eliminate the inadequate emptying feeling with ibs.
Answered 1/26/2017
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Several: Regular consistent meal times and quantities of food, plenty of fluids and a good high fiber diet. You are retraining your bowel. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Drink 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids daily.
Answered 12/9/2013
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