Since many opinions are that stress plays a primary role in IBS flare ups, managing that stress is considered to be one of the best natural treatments for IBS. Doctors and natural practitioners alike feel it can be beneficial to learn breathing and calming exercises, practice meditation, and practice stress relieving activities such as yoga. Removing the cause of stress in your life is another recommendation, but for some that’s not overly easy to do. Changing your scenery or routine can help too, as can taking a vacation.
