Q&A - all about IBS

Alcohol and IBS: better choices for the gut

Alcohol consumption can be a tricky topic for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While the effects of alcohol on digestive system are well known, its specific relationship with IBS remains unclear. This article will explore how alcohol can affect...

What is irritable bowel syndrome or IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is one of the most common yet often misunderstood gastrointestinal disorders in the world. It is estimated that around 1 in 10 people have recurring problems related to irritable bowel syndrome. In this post, we will dive deeper into...

Christmas foods to avoid with IBS

Many traditional Christmas foods, while delicious, can be challenging for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dishes with high fat content, lactose, or fermentable sugars (FODMAPs) often trigger IBS symptoms. Let's take a look at how to make your Christmas...

Guide to celebrating Easter with IBS

After several winter months, we are all longing for brighter days. Longer daylight and birds chirping signal that spring is on its way. With spring comes the Easter holiday. Time to celebrate with friends and family. Like many other holidays, there is a lot of focus...

Pumpkin and IBS

The autumn season is finally here! The leaves of the trees decorate our sidewalks with their orange and red color. It's also the perfect time to sit down in your favourite cafe and enjoy a nice cup of pumpkin spiced latté or even better a pumpkin pie. And that's...

Are potatoes making your IBS symptoms worse?

Potatoes belong to a family of plants, commonly known as 'nightshade vegetables'. They are consumed almost all over the world and often make up a significant part of everyday meals. But are potatoes actually good for your digestive system or do they cause your...

IBS: What can you do to feel better?

"My son and I have both been diagnosed with IBS. I get constant diarrhea that disrupts my life. I often get bloated and feel frequent heartburn. It also sometimes leads to nausea, or even vomiting. My son has excluded lots of foods that he says he cannot tolerate. He...

Mesentery: Do you know what it is?

Do you know that researchers at University Hospital Limerick, Ireland, have found that there is a new organ in the human body, the mesentery? This is the peritoneum to which the small intestine attaches itself to. What’s a mesentery? The mesentery has always been...

Exercise and IBS: Avoid stomach problems

Do exercise and IBS go together? The importance of exercise is a widely known fact and is not something new. By exercising, one can clear the mind and it often feels as if the body gained new energy. The gastrointestinal tract also benefits from exercising because...