This blog series is based on the Gastroenterology Journal, Annual special on the topic of functional gut disorders The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the [...]
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Posted Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID) The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the mouth to the anus. Its walls contain a layer of muscles, which can [...]
Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – SIBO
Tips to tackle a common problem SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a relapsing and remitting condition that may affect up to 10-15% of the general population. The hallmark of SIBO [...]
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In Abdominal pain, Acid reflux, Bloating, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Digestive Health, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Medication, Research
Posted Psychological treatments work in irritable bowel syndrome
The Study I was very interested to read a new study about the use of psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome. This was a meta-analysis, a study which compares results from dozens of [...]
Men and gut health: The symptoms all men should be aware of
Men are notoriously bad at talking about their health – and anything linked to digestive health and toilet habits can be especially tricky. While this is understandable, gut and digestive health [...]
Could poor sleep be aggravating your IBS symptoms?
It’s no secret that, as a nation, we’re pretty sleep-deprived. According to the Sleep Council’s most recent Great British Bedtime Report, 30% of Brits sleep badly most nights – and there’s [...]
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In Abdominal pain, Chronic Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Probiotics, SIBO
Posted Overview of Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a relapsing and remitting condition that affects up to one in seven people in the general population. The hallmark of SIBO is that the small [...]
Are you hungry? Why not try this two-day IBS diet?
Day 5 Have you been enjoying our meal plans so far? We hope this week’s meal plan options work a treat for your IBS too! Meal plan 1 Meal plan 2 Breakfast: Chopped fruit and nuts with natural [...]
Day 6 Are you an IBS sufferer? Do you find that eating normal food upsets your bowels? Here is a two-day meal plans for you to enjoy which won’t have you on the loo after every meal… Meal plan 1 [...]
IBS, migraine and chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two conditions that can significantly impact one’s quality of life. IBS is a condition of [...]