Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • 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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  • Medical examinations for IBS

    Testing for lactose intolerance Lactose tolerance test A lactose tolerance test is an examination method the doctor can use to…
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  • 5 common myths about IBS

    1. IBS is all in the head: Some people believe that IBS is purely a psychological or stress-related condition. While…
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  • Pumpkin and IBS

    What is a pumpkin? Pumpkin is a vegetable that belongs to the Cucurbitae family originating from Latin America. Different pumpkin fruit…
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  • 5 tips to heal your gut after Christmas holidays

    1. Increase your intake of probiotics Probiotics are beneficial gut bacteria that help maintain balance and can contribute to proper…
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  • Is IBS a sign of bowel cancer?

    What is bowel cancer? Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in both UK and USA. It is believed…
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  • What tea is good for IBS?

    What makes herbal teas beneficial? Herbal teas are a good source of polyphenols. These are the chemicals that give them…
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  • Is gluten an enemy of IBS?

    What is gluten? Gluten is a storage protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. It is…
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  • Rome IV criteria

    What are Rome IV criteria? Rome criteria are criteria used to diagnose IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders. The newest version…
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  • Which type of IBS do you have?

    Bristol Stool Form Scale Through the Bristol Stool Form Scale, a diagnostic medical tool, it is possible to classify IBS…
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