What Is The Brain-Gut Signal? In the past, doctors used to dismiss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers by telling them that their dysfunction existed only in their brain. Well, we can say that they were right in their diagnosis, in a manner of speaking. IBS is all in the sufferer’s brain, or more specifically, in […]
I have just had the opportunity to interview Brian David, who is a qualified hypnotherapist with a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, awarded by The Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis in England. As I am constantly researching Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ways to keep those symptoms at bay, I have recently learnt that hypnotherapy can be […]
Can Exercise Really Help IBS Sufferers? Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects more people than you know. Although some people may have an upset stomach every now and then, many individuals have constant pains and bloating after eating certain foods. These symptoms occur due to the sufferer’s inefficient bowel movements. Sometimes, the colon moves too fast and […]
What is the difference between IBS and IBD? Friends and acquaintances often notice that lately I have been following a fairly strict food diet (low FODMAPs) and usually ask me the reasons. When I say I have IBS, most people don’t know what it is, which is kind of strange considering 15% of the population […]
Stress & IBS: How to Relieve the Anxiety As an IBS sufferer, I am always looking at ways to improve those horrible symptoms, and I also want to understand what has caused my IBS and what triggers it. From reading several studies on Irritable Bowel Syndrome, my understanding is that although diet is a key […]
