INTRODUCTION You might be wondering if you can treat IBS naturally. Although IBS has no known cure, there are several ways in which you can manage symptoms naturally. In this article, we will discuss 11 ways to treat IBS, including fibre supplementation, diet modification, sleep optimisation, yoga and more. WHAT ARE NATURAL REMEDIES? Natural remedies…
Treatments, Testing and Diagnosis
What is IBS-D, and how can you manage it?
You may have IBS-D if you experience mostly diarrhea as part of your IBS symptoms. This article will discuss the causes, how it is diagnosed and how to manage it. What causes IBS-D? The exact cause of IBS-D is unknown and often multifactorial. Some possible causes include (1): Food moving through your gut too rapidly….
Imodium for IBS? (dose, times, safety, how to take it)
You might be asking yourself, can I take Imodium for IBS? Having disruptive bowel symptoms in IBS is common. Imodium can be a useful medication to relieve your diarrhea caused by IBS. However, IBS is very individual. This post will answer some of the questions you might have about taking Imodium for IBS. This post…
What is IBSC and how can you treat it?
What is IBSC? IBSC is the type of IBS that you might have if you suffer from constipation alongside your other IBS symptoms. This post will explain further what classifies as IBS-C. It will also explore the triggers, how it is diagnosed and if probiotics can help manage your IBS-C. What are the triggers of…
The Gut Cleanse Diet
A ‘gut cleanse’ diet is a diet said to cleanse your gut of all toxins and harmful bacteria. It promises to clear your gut and free you from any irritations such as bloating, stomach pain or gas. It requires some drastic changes to the diet in order to achieve this. With gut issues and worries…
5 instant relief from bloating methods (scientifically proven)
Are you looking for instant relief from bloating? This is the article for you! A little bloating is normal. Our stomachs will change in size throughout the day with normal food intakes. But what if it’s a bit more than normal? Bloating can make you feel physically uncomfortable or self-conscious and embarrassed to go about…
Can IBS be cured?
Introduction For IBS sufferers the question remains ‘can IBS be cured?’ as symptoms can be debilitating and disrupt daily life for many people. In certain cases, symptoms can be so severe that some people report they would risk death for a chance of a cure (1). Whether your IBS is marked by frequent bouts of…
Post Infectious IBS – How To Manage
Post infectious IBS is a common type of IBS which typically starts after having some sort of gut infection. The exact cause of IBS is frustratingly not known in many cases as there is no real clear change in structure or biochemistry that can be measured in IBS sufferers [1]. We are now getting to…
Can you have GERD and IBS
Do you have IBS and GERD gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If so, you have probably wondered whether both gastro-intestinal (GI) conditions can occur at the same time and Perhaps you feel confused as to how to manage both conditions. In this article, I will uncover exactly what gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is, if GERD is…
How Does Buscopan Help IBS Symptoms?
Please note that this article is for general information only and not personalised medical advice. You should not take this or any other medication without checking with your own doctor first. Buscopan is a common IBS medication which you may have been prescribed by your doctor. In this article, I will explain what Buscopan is…
