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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Description:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms affecting the digestive system, particularly the colon. These may include alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation, abdominal pain and bloating.

Precautions:

As long as massage does not worsen symptoms it may be administered.

Can be alleviated by:

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