Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Overview Tara Carpenter, NC. Holistic nutrition for people on The Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). What is IBS? IBS is a collection of symptoms in the gastrointestinal (GI) system yet can be present throughout the body and mind. This condition affects delicate timing of peristalsis movement, digestive secretions, and food absorption; with […]