I've found that it's critical to treat the cause, and there are a lot of different causes for IBS. Perceived psychological stress and anxiety are the two most common causes that I see. Food intolerances like gluten is up there, too.

Now we're talking about the gut-brain connection which is obviously important, too. Do you treat the IBS symptoms or treat the cause of the symptoms ie anxiety?

I agree, and you're welcome. Also, not a bot.

Does anxiety increase your heart rate, or does an increased heart rate lead to anxiety? This study (in mice) showed how the brain and the heart work together to contribute to intense emotions like anxiety. To me, this suggests that tools like HRV and biofeedback could be a useful tool for anxiety because they help lower your heart rate.