IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as spastic colon, and sometimes improperly termed spastic colitis) is a devastating and incurable condition that afflicts up to 20% of the world's population. It is the most common chronic health disorder in America, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, affecting more people than asthma, diabetes, and depression combined. If you're confident that you've been properly diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there are several key strategies developed by best-selling author and IBS patient Heather Van Vorous to successfully manage the disorder.