IBS is sometimes called a disorder of the gut brain connection, and how we think about digestive functions can be a powerful predictor of symptoms like bloating, sensitivity and diarrhoea.

This doesn't mean it's all in your head, far from it, but we can use knowledge of the gut-brain axis to help calm flare ups, and soothe your dodgy digestion.

This episode covers:

• What is the vagus nerve and how does it affect your IBS?
• Breathing techniques for IBS
• How to stop catastrophising your symptoms

Links

1. 7 ways to help your vagus nerve & constipation
2. Group Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/group-course-ibsc/
3. Paper - catastrophising and IBS - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509838/