While it is scary to think about, it is important to understand and know the difference between IBS and colon cancer as the symptoms can at first appear very similar. So, lets break down this scary topic, starting with …. What is colon cancer? Colon cancer is a form of cancer that develops in theContinue reading “IBS or Colon Cancer?”
Category Archives: IBS
Covid-19 and IBS: What you need to know
Coronavirus 101 What is coronavirus(1) Covid-19 is the most recently discovered form of a disease from the coronavirus family. Coronaviruses also include Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). How it it spread(1) Covid 19 is a respiratory virus and as such is primarily spread through droplets coming from an infected personContinue reading “Covid-19 and IBS: What you need to know”
Spice Up Your Cooking
Going vegan and then trying to manage an IBS friendly diet can sound a bit daunting and quite frankly, maybe even a bit flavourless. For years people were convinced vegans subsisted solely on lettuce with a token carrot or two. We know that isn’t the case but add veganism on top of trying to keepContinue reading “Spice Up Your Cooking”
Cupboard Staples in the Time of Covid
I wrote an insta post a while ago on the staples I keep in my kitchen, as I found it really helpful to have a few key items I could rely on when first going vegan and trying to manage my IBS. Now, more than ever with the crazy circumstances around us, we are allContinue reading “Cupboard Staples in the Time of Covid”
Coffee – Friend or Foe?
For many people, the idea of getting out of bed and not having a cup of coffee doesn’t seem achievable. In fact, caffeine, is the most common psychoactive substance and is used by about 90% of Americans (1). With so many of us enjoying a good cup of coffee, its time to find out ifContinue reading “Coffee – Friend or Foe?”
10 Things to Do the Day After an IBS Attack
The day after having a particularly bad IBS attack you can feel a bit worse for ware. You may still be experiencing some painful symptoms or your body may just be completely exhausted. We have all been there and after years of having my bad days this is my list of ten things to doContinue reading “10 Things to Do the Day After an IBS Attack”
5 Things You Didn’t Know About IBS
Stress does NOT cause IBS, but is a trigger for symptomsOnly half of IBS patients seek medical help – if you feel that you have IBS or know you do but haven’t taken the issue further with you GP, don’t be afraid to go get the help you deserve (1)IBS has been studied for moreContinue reading “5 Things You Didn’t Know About IBS”
An Intro to IBS
Defining IBS: IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. It is a chronic condition that affects the digestive system, requiring long term management, as currently there is no known cure. It is estimated that IBS affects around 11% of the global population (1) and approximately 17% of the UK population (2). Symptoms vary from person toContinue reading “An Intro to IBS”
The IBS Diaries 