April is Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Awareness month. About 10-15% of adults in the US have IBS symptoms – 11% globally. Treatments cost up to $10 billion in the US each year. Many people that do not get adequate relief from conventional treatments try natural therapies. Check out our Comparative Effectiveness Chart to see which natural medicines might help.
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