{"id":82516,"date":"2025-10-16T16:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82516\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:27:10","slug":"florida-gastroenterologist-shares-a-natural-remedy-for-diarrhoea-and-constipation-proven-to-relieve-all-types-of-ibs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/82516\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida gastroenterologist shares a natural remedy for diarrhoea and constipation: \u2018Proven to relieve all types of IBS\u2026\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Digestive issues like diarrhoea and constipation <\/a>are among the most common gut complaints, often linked to poor dietary habits, stress, or underlying conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). While over-the-counter medications can offer temporary relief, certain plant-based fibres and traditional treatments have shown promising results in easing symptoms and promoting smoother digestion.<\/p>\n

\"Try Try out this natural remedy recommended by Dr Salhab, if you suffer from diarrhoea or constipation.(Pixabay) <\/p>\n

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Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and health content creator from Florida, specialising in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition<\/a>, has shared a natural remedy that can help relieve both constipation and diarrhoea.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram video shared on October 14, the gastroenterologist highlights the benefits of psyllium husk, explaining how it supports gut health, alleviates IBS symptoms, and offers guidance on how to use it effectively.<\/p>\n

How does psyllium husk work?<\/p>\n

According to Dr Salhab, it works as a \u201cwater manager\u201d for your gut. He explains, \u201cIf your stool is too loose, it actually soaks up the excess water and firms it. But if you’re constipated, it adds gentle bulk, makes it easier and more comfortable to pass without straining or cramping.\u201d He adds that it just balances your gut, instead of forcing a bowel movement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A natural treatment<\/p>\n

The gastroenterologist mentions that psyllium husk fibre is considered as a natural treatment for diarrhoea and constipation. It is one of the few fibres proven to relieve all types of IBS, including constipation-predominant, diarrhoea-predominant and mixed types.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been clinically studied to improve stool regularity, normalise bowel movements, and even reduce abdominal pain and bloating when introduced slowly,\u201d Dr Salhab points out. \u201cPsyllium works like a gut stabiliser – it absorbs excess water when things move too fast and adds hydration and bulk when things slow down.\u201d In addition to this, it\u2019s gentle on the stomach and doesn\u2019t cause bloating<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Directions for use<\/p>\n

The gastroenterologist recommends, \u201cSo you start with about one teaspoon – about five grams – once a day. You mix it with a full glass of water and you increase it as tolerated.\u201d Psyllium husk is available in powder and capsule forms, and Dr Salhab says that both work equally well. However, he advises that hydration is a must – you need to drink plenty of water while taking psyllium husk.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Digestive issues like diarrhoea and constipation are among the most common gut complaints, often linked to poor dietary…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82517,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[11572,40177,49946,63374,134,22915,524,63375,111,139,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-82516","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-medication","8":"tag-constipation","9":"tag-diarrhoea","10":"tag-gastroenterologist","11":"tag-gut-issues","12":"tag-health","13":"tag-ibs","14":"tag-medication","15":"tag-natural-remedy-for-constipation-diarrhoea","16":"tag-new-zealand","17":"tag-newzealand","18":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82516\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}