Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Traveling with IBS: How to avoid upset stomach on a vacation?

    It sounds as if you are extra sensitive to a new bacterial culture that you are always exposed to when…
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  • Cut back on carbohydrates!

    Cut back on carbohydrates – the first choice in IBS treatment. IBS IBS is a very common functional gastrointestinal disease…
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  • Fiber and its impact on IBS

    What is fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that the body cannot fully digest. It…
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  • Top tips to treat ‘leaky gut’ – potential cause of IBS

    Risk factors ‘Leaky gut’ is caused by several factors. The most prominent is diet, specifically, the Western diet which is…
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  • Symptoms of IBS

    The different types of IBS IBS patients are a diverse group, where symptoms vary from person to person. The problem…
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  • Are potatoes making your IBS symptoms worse?

    Potatoes have been widely used in traditional medicine Potatoes are a good source of vitamins, antioxidants, resistant starch, and fiber….
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  • What are the best types of physical activities for IBS?

    Low-to-moderate intensity physical activities are recommended Low-intensity physical activities including walking, cycling, swimming, and yoga could help relieve abdominal symptoms….
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  • What is a low-FODMAP diet?

    Understanding carbohydrates Carbohydrates in the diet can be found in different forms: Both simple and complex sugars are essential to…
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  • Currently available medicines for IBS

    Diarrhea Loperamide This chemical is found in medicines such as Dimor, loperamide Mylan, imodium, lopacut and primodium and is used…
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  • Guide to celebrating Easter with IBS

    Eat in the right way When the time for the Easter buffet or other Easter food comes, make sure to…
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