Audio. IBS news flash. COVID led to IBS and idiopathic constipation surge

Prevalence of IBS in adults nearly doubled during two year COVID-19 pandemic

And more about COVID and IBS…

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Audio. IBS fast fact. Here's a weird one!

Sensory stimuli like smells, lights, and sounds can trigger IBS symptoms

Sensory stimuli like perfumes, traffic noise, or fluorescent lights really can set off or worsen IBS symptoms.

The exact mechanisms are not fully understood, but it’s likely due to central nervous system sensitization common in IBS patients triggering a stress response that affects the gut-brain axis.

And more about the IBS brain-gut dysfunction…

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Audio. IBS news flash. Gut microbes help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body

Previously, the only way to reduce levels of Pfas was by bloodletting or a drug with unpleasant side effects

In the first research of its kind, the University of Cambridge found that certain kinds of gut microbes absorb toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” and help expel them from the body via feces.

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Audio. Can you take your fiber supplement with medications?

Maybe!

Tip Takeaway: Treat your fiber supplement like food. If your medication must be taken on an empty stomach, take it one hour before, or two hours after, your fiber supplement/meals. If your medication can be taken with food, it can typically be taken with fiber. But always ask your pharmacist to be sure!

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Audio. IBS news flash. Melatonin for IBS symptoms and sleep disorders

Sublingual melatonin outperforms placebo

A new study has found that the the severity of IBS symptoms and quality of life scores were significantly better in a sublingual melatonin group compared to the placebo group.

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Audio. IBS restaurant tip. Always order a meal based on soluble fiber safe foods...

At any restaurant, keep your gut stable by ordering a meal based on soluble fiber safe foods.

And get more help with the restaurant guide from Eating for IBS.

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Audio. IBS news flash. Childhood IBS may predict interstitial cystitis

New research shows bladder pain and frequent, urgent urination linked to early-life IBS

In the first research of its kind, a new study comprehensively explored the relationships between childhood IBS and the risk of developing interstitial cystitis (IC) in adulthood.

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Audio. IBS fast fact. Tight clothes make IBS worse...

Increased pressure on your abdomen can cause bloating, trapped gas, and pain

And more about IBS symptoms…

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Audio. IBS news flash. How often do you poo?

The answer affects everything from your digestion to metabolism to immunity...

See here for a healthy poo frequency and some simple ways to get a regular poo schedule.

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Audio. IBS quick tip. When baking for IBS...

There's an easy way to lower the fat content....

Bake my famous peppermint fudge cake recipe to see how deliciously this works!

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