1.2 Circuitry of the Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus has the most complex circuitry of any brain region. Like other brain areas there are neural interconnections. But unlike other brain areas, there are also extensive non-neural communication pathways between the hypothalamus and other brain regions and the periphery.
Figure out your own food triggers. While certain foods are more likely to aggravate IBS symptoms â including fatty foods, spicy foods, lactose, gassy vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, and insoluble fibres like apple skins â the exact list of items that cause problems can be very individual.
Soluble fiber foods and supplements will stabilize the GI contractions that are going haywire with IBS and causing pain, and will normalize bowel function from either extreme (diarrhea AND constipation). So stick to foods like plain white rice, oatmeal, pasta, white breads, peeled potatoes, etc. Boring, I know, but it's just a few days. Make sure you've added in a prebiotic soluble fiber supplement like Acacia Tummy Fiber, too-this is crucial for getting IBS under control.