IBS is a debilitating condition that affects around 20% of the UK population —that’s about 12 million people. It is a very individual condition and symptoms vary for each person. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, bloating, increased flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, mixed...
As we age, our body goes through many changes, but do these changes affect your IBS? Have you noticed symptoms worsen or have they improved? Kirsten Jackson, Consultant IBS Dietitian, explains how age affects IBS and what you should do about it. How does...
If you enjoy baking, you will understand the connection between mindfulness and baking. There is something particularly mindful about the act of baking – the measuring, mixing, and creating often means you are lost in the moment. This can be relaxing, bringing a sense of calm and peace that...
As part of a new campaign to tackle the stigma around IBS and gut health, we are delighted to be working with health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett to raise awareness of the importance of good gut health. New research out today reveals that over half (58 per cent) of people have...
When it comes to treating IBS, making diet and lifestyle changes is always the first step. Try making these simple changes and see what difference they make to managing your condition. Simple changes to make this new year. Try one small adjustment at a time and make changes at your own...
We know that Christmas can be hectic, stressful and sometimes difficult for people living with IBS, but it’s also a great time for deciding to take control of your IBS. Mike Lawrence, talking therapies expert and medical adviser to The IBS Network, shares his advice for managing your IBS over...
What if you could wake up tomorrow and any - or EVERY - area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change? How would you feel if you were in control of your IBS? Mike Lawrence, one of the charity’s wellbeing advisers, has reviewed and recommends The Miracle Morning, a book...
In this blog post, some of our members share their TOP TIPS for living well with IBS. Remember, what works for one person may not work for another. It’s important to try news ways of managing your IBS and find what works for you. “My top tips for living well with IBS are...
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone, particularly if you have IBS. Lack of sleep always makes everything, including your IBS, worse. But many people with IBS often tell us that their sleep has been disturbed and they do not feel rested when they wake up in...
The start of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on how you manage your IBS and identify new ways you can better manage your symptoms. Whether you have just been diagnosed with IBS or have had the condition for years, we recommend taking time to think about your condition. We believe that it...
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