Diving Into IBS!
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome month, and helping clients with IBS is an important focus in my practice – so I wanted to share with you some of my past blog posts on IBS, so you have them in one spot!
But before we begin, in a nutshell, IBS is a functional disorder. Meaning, there is nothing structurally wrong with the gut, unlike in Celiac Disease or in Crohn’s Disease. Individuals with IBS typically have a sensitive digestive system with heightened reactivity, which causes the bowel to respond differently to normal gut stimuli. Although each person has a unique IBS experience, the common symptoms are abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea.
Start here:
FODMAP nitty-gritty:
Introduction to the low FODMAP diet
Are Sports Drinks & Other Sports Supplements Low FODMAP?
FODMAP Ingredients - The Joy of Label Reading
Factors lurking behind IBS:
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