Treatment

IBS is a recurrent/chronic condition and there is currently no effective, medical cure. Attempts are therefore made by various means to relieve specific symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and or constipation. Patients may often also try to adjust their diet to see if certain foods worsen the symptoms. Here you can find some tips on how to alleviate your symptoms.

IBS and the ‘nocebo effect’: Mindset can make a difference

If a person is told that a medicine might cause side effects like nausea or headaches, they might start feeling those symptoms - even if the medicine doesn’t actually cause them. This is called the nocebo effect, where what we believe or expect can affect how our body...

Fiber and its impact on IBS

Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet, known for promoting digestive health and regular bowel movements. However, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other functional bowel disorder, navigating fiber intake can be tricky. Although it plays a big...

What is a low-FODMAP diet?

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, with symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements disrupting daily life. In recent years, FODMAPs, certain types of carbohydrates found in our diet have been pointed out as...

Cut back on carbohydrates!

Cut back on carbohydrates – the first choice in IBS treatment. A new study from dietitian Sanna Nybacka and her colleagues at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg suggests cutting back on carbohydrates as the first choice in the treatment of IBS. IBS IBS is a very...

What tea is good for IBS?

Herbal tea has been part of society for thousands of years both as a remedy or simply because of its calming effects in the cold winter months. While individual responses to teas can vary, some herbal teas may have soothing properties that could potentially help...

5 tips to heal your gut after Christmas holidays

Many of us always enjoy the wonderful flavors of Christmas. It wouldn't be Christmas without... ...mulled wine, clementines, gingerbread, salmon, champagne, etc. The list can go on and on. These foods and drinks are often not consumed in moderation but instead all at...

What are the best types of physical activities for IBS?

All around we hear about how important physical activity is for healthy living. The idea of physical activity is however particularly challenging for patients suffering from IBS. No one wants to go to the gym with abdominal pain and other uncontrollable IBS symptoms....

IBS and hypnotherapy: Does it work?

There is growing evidence that psychiatric disorders, stress, or past trauma play a key role in the development of IBS. Since one of the causes of IBS is thought to be disrupted gut-brain interaction, it is expected that better mind function would also improve gut...

IBS and constipation: current treatment options

Everyone can temporarily suffer from constipation depending on, for example, their diet. The problem arises when constipation becomes chronic. IBS with constipation (or IBS-C) is a common IBS subtype affecting many people worldwide, predominantly women below the age...

Current treatment options for IBS with diarrhea

Diarrhea, loose stool, the runs, or holiday tummy. Whatever you call it, diarrhea is probably something we have all experienced at some point in life. Prolonged diarrhea can have a major impact on life and IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) is one of the most common IBS...
Fiber and its impact on IBS

Fiber and its impact on IBS

Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet, known for promoting digestive health and regular bowel movements. However, if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other functional bowel...

read more
What is a low-FODMAP diet?

What is a low-FODMAP diet?

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, with symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements disrupting daily life. In recent years, FODMAPs,...

read more
Cut back on carbohydrates!

Cut back on carbohydrates!

Cut back on carbohydrates – the first choice in IBS treatment. A new study from dietitian Sanna Nybacka and her colleagues at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg suggests cutting back on...

read more
What tea is good for IBS?

What tea is good for IBS?

Herbal tea has been part of society for thousands of years both as a remedy or simply because of its calming effects in the cold winter months. While individual responses to teas can vary, some...

read more
IBS and hypnotherapy: Does it work?

IBS and hypnotherapy: Does it work?

There is growing evidence that psychiatric disorders, stress, or past trauma play a key role in the development of IBS. Since one of the causes of IBS is thought to be disrupted gut-brain...

read more