Tired of IBS? How Stress and Your Brain Might Be the Real Culprit

Ever felt your stomach tie itself in knots when stress hits? For millions of Americans, that unsettling sensation isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a constant, debilitating reality known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. This isn’t your average stomachache; it’s a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and unpredictable swings between diarrhea … Read more

Gluten NOT to blame for IBS symptoms? Lesser-known dietary element may be culprit behind condition

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A new Swedish study finds that excluding gluten from the diets of individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may not be as important as previously thought. Instead, research is proving another dietary element to be the culprit. Types of carbohydrates known as fodmaps, (Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) prove to be an aggravation … Read more