IBS vs IBD — What's the Difference?
IBS and IBD share some symptoms but are fundamentally different conditions. This guide explains the distinction — with comparison tables covering symptoms, investigations and treatment.
All articles are referenced to PubMed, the HSE or NHS. No anecdote presented as evidence — clear information to help you understand and manage IBS.
IBS and IBD share some symptoms but are fundamentally different conditions. This guide explains the distinction — with comparison tables covering symptoms, investigations and treatment.
A thorough overview of IBS — what it is, the four subtypes, how it's diagnosed and what to expect when you see your GP.
One in five Irish adults is affected by IBS. This guide covers Irish prevalence data, HSE resources, and how to access specialist care.
IBS symptoms are often triggered by identifiable factors. Understanding your personal triggers is one of the most effective management tools available.
Why stress makes IBS worse — and what the science of the gut-brain axis tells us about managing the condition more effectively.
The most clinically studied dietary approach for IBS. This guide covers the evidence, which foods to limit, and how to follow it practically in Ireland.
A PubMed-referenced review of the clinical evidence on probiotic strains, gut microbiome diversity and IBS symptom management.
A practical guide to eating well with IBS — which foods are known triggers, which are generally well-tolerated, and how individual variation affects everything.
Enteric-coated peppermint oil is one of the most evidence-backed natural interventions for IBS abdominal pain and spasm. Here's what the research shows.
The three bacterial strains in authentic Greek yogurt culture — L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus and L. acidophilus — have specific PubMed-backed benefits for IBS.
Kefir contains a broader range of probiotic strains than yogurt. What does the research say about its effects on the gut microbiome and IBS symptoms?
How meal frequency, eating windows and intermittent fasting interact with IBS symptoms — and what the current evidence does and doesn't support.
A low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet eliminates many high-FODMAP foods by default. Emerging preclinical research suggests gut-specific benefits — we examine the evidence honestly.
Turmeric's active compound curcumin has anti-inflammatory and gut-protective properties — but why black pepper and fat are essential for it to actually work.
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