Aromatherapy uses essential oils from plants and herbs to treat irritable bowel syndrome. The essential oil of peppermint or lavender, mixed with a carrier oil, can be used for massage to help to relax the gastrointestinal tract. Ayurvedic Medicine presents an integrated approach to the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome which addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Biofeedback trains patients to consciously regulate biological processes which are usually involuntary or unconscious. Biofeedback has been shown to be particularly effective in relieving symptoms related to anxiety and stress which may precipitate or worsen the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Chiropractic science focuses on the relationship between the spinal column and the nervous system.
Physicians can evaluate the alignment of the spine and perform manipulations that can help restore normal intestinal function. Energy Medicine is based on the belief that the human body is composed of energy fields. When the energy is properly distributed and circulating freely, the body is healthy. Practitioners seek to detect and correct blockages in energy flow throughout the body in order to relieve stress and restore optimum health. Guided Imagery uses the mind 's ability to imagine to enable the body to adapt better to stress which may cause or exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome.