Lifestyle
Stress Reduction (Gut–Brain Axis)
for IBS / Bloating
IBS is strongly driven by the gut-brain axis. Stress management practices like meditation, yoga, or CBT directly reduce IBS symptom severity.
How it works
Stress activates the HPA axis and sympathetic nervous system, increasing gut motility, permeability, and visceral sensitivity. Reducing stress reverses these effects.
What to watch for
Works alongside dietary changes, not instead of them. CBT for IBS and gut-directed hypnotherapy have the strongest and most specific evidence base.
Community experience
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