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New guidelines for managing IBS with diet

September 4, 2014 by Tim Crowe 7 Comments

managing IBS

For sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), newly published guidelines for managing IBS  with diet support the use of several different approaches.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting between 5 and 15 percent of people. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The … [Read more...] about New guidelines for managing IBS with diet

An irritable bowel could be mind over matter

October 30, 2013 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

IBS mindfulness

A behaviour change program focused on learning to stay present in the moment and to let thoughts and feelings go has shown promise in treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms ranging from abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The cause of IBS is … [Read more...] about An irritable bowel could be mind over matter

Probiotics show promise in managing radiotherapy side-effects

August 21, 2013 by Tim Crowe 2 Comments

probiotics radiotherapy

Bowel problems are a common side-effect from cancer radiotherapy targeted to the abdomen region. Probiotic supplements appear to have a favourable benefit in lessening these problems.Radiotherapy is an effective treatment for certain types of cancers, but like any cancer treatment, it is not without its side effects.Depending on what part of the body is being targeted … [Read more...] about Probiotics show promise in managing radiotherapy side-effects

Nuts, seeds and diverticular disease

August 7, 2013 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

Nuts

Popular wisdom and well meaning advice recommends that people with the digestive system problem of diverticular disease should avoid small, sharp and hard foods such as nuts, seeds and corn for the risk of inflaming the condition. Research studies now say otherwise, and these foods shouldn't be excluded from the diet, except for when experiencing painful flare ups of the … [Read more...] about Nuts, seeds and diverticular disease

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