Did you know that 19th May was World IBD Day?
The day is all about raising awareness to improve life for people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. So, in this podcast, I'm going to take a look at how symptoms for IBS and IBD can be managed.
10 million people worldwide live with the debilitating symptoms of IBD. From pain and diarrhoea, to weight loss and fatigue, it is a serious condition usually managed by medications.
Whilst IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is not as serious as IBD, it can still make life extremely difficult for sufferers, affecting social life and work.
Fibre can be one of the main culprits and I find that few people understand the roles and impact of different types of fibre.
How some can irritate and aggravate pre-existing symptoms, whilst others can have a calming and soothing effect that support better gut and bowel health.
Let’s explore why there’s far more to fibre than just roughage!