Smoking and its Impact on IBS and IBD
The links between smoking and lung damage are well documented, but smoking also damages other organs in the body, including the gastrointestinal tract.
The Link Between Poor Sleep and IBS
Half of all people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) suffer from insomnia. Many report being woken from sleep by abdominal pain, often several times during the night, and unsurprisingly they say they wake in the morning feeling tired and not rested.
IBS: A Survival Guide for Sufferers
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects one in five people in the UK, according to NHS Choices, although the actual figure is believed to be higher as not everyone with IBS symptoms will see a doctor.
IBS – A Major Women’s Health Issue
To mark International Women’s Day we’re keen to talk about a gut disorder which, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, is “a major women’s health issue” globally.
Unravelling the Mysteries of the Microbiome
Did you know that millions of microorganisms live in and on your body… so many, in fact, that certain scientists call them our “second genome”? Their genes outnumber ours by 150 to one and some scientists even consider them to be another one of our organs.
The Brain Bowel Link – How Stress Brings on IBS Symptoms
“All in the mind” is sometimes used in a disparaging way to dismiss someone’s symptoms or, worse still, cast doubt over whether the symptoms exist at all. Yet there are clear links between stress and physical symptoms and none more so than in the case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Festive Fun Without the Flare Ups – A Guide for IBS Sufferers
It’s Christmas party season and if you’re an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) sufferer you may have more to worry about than simply what to wear.
Will IBS Ruin My Relationship?
It’s a question we are often asked as gastrointestinal specialists. It is understandable that people with IBS can feel anxious about its potential impact on their relationship – it can be a bit of a passion killer if your stomach is bloated and you are affected by bouts of recurrent diarrhoea or constipation… or both.
‘Tis the Season to…Go Easy On The Alcohol If You Have IBS
If you suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) the Festive season can be hard on your tummy. Because, alongside all of the fun, stress and many other factors can trigger your IBS symptoms.
Remember, Remember Men’s Health in Movember
Throughout November, the global spotlight falls on men’s health thanks to the Movember movement. The Movember Foundation was founded in Australia to stop men dying young from preventable disease and is now a worldwide phenomenon.