Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by intestinal distress in the form of bloating, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, and chronic pain. Sufferers not only experience decreased quality of life, but can find it difficult to come forward about often embarrassing IBS symptoms. This month is IBS awareness month though, and there’s no better time to talk openly about the problems IBS can cause as well as the solutions.
Watch these two videos and read our articles to help you better manage and understand your IBS symptoms.
If you haven’t heard of it yet, just wait. The low-FODMAP diet is the latest trend in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s more than just a trendy diet though. The diet originated in Australia, but it’s taking the world by storm as people find relief from abdominal pain by simply changing their eating habits. With a full meal plan and a book, we know it really works. If you or a loved one suffers from IBS, now is the time to find out how to get rid of embarrassing IBS symptoms and abdominal pain.
If you or a loved one suffers from IBS, you may have noticed that there are certain “trigger” foods that can lead to gastrointestinal problems. As we’ve seen with FODMAP, it could be down to a piece of garlic or eating the wrong fruit. Everybody is different, but knowing what to look for when you’re choosing what to eat can make all the difference.