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Exercise to energise: how to move more everyday
From learning about aerobic exercise and strength training and how to improve your flexibility to ideas for a workout routine for beginners, our well rounded exercise guide is bursting with fitness tips, no matter what level you’re at.
Skin deep: Healthy skin comes from the inside out
Discover how to have healthier skin with our guide of healthy skin tips that explores what your skin needs, including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, sunshine, a healthy gut, less stress, a detox and much more.
How to nourish your brain
You’re using your brain as you read this now, but how well do you look after it? We explore how you can support and improve your brain function, including the best nutrients and what other healthy brain habits and lifestyle factors can boost your brain health.
15 tips for better sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to our health and wellbeing. Read our 15 sleep tips for more a more restful night.
What is in a healthy diet?
How do you know if your diet is healthy? We provide you with some food for thought and things to consider across all the different food groups to help you nourish your body.
8 ways to improve your gut health
Know the difference between your gut and your gut microbiome? We get you clued up and introduce action you can take to improve your gut health naturally.
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Which medicines may trigger or worsen IBS symptoms – and what to watch out for
While medications don’t cause IBS, some can trigger IBS-like symptoms, worsen existing IBS, or interfere with gut health. Here, we explore which medications may make IBS worse, safe medications for IBS patients, and what to watch out for when taking IBS medication.
Your guide to medications used to treat IBS
While medications don’t “cure” IBS, they can help manage symptoms and work best when used alongside diet, stress and lifestyle interventions. We break down the different types of medication for IBS, depending on subtype, and share tips on how to take them safely.
Is time-restricted eating safe for IBS? Evidence deep dive
While there are possible benefits for time-restricted eating (TRE) for IBS, there are also potential pitfalls. We explore what to consider before trying time-restricted eating to manage your IBS.
IBS and smoking – Evidence deep dive into how the habit affects the condition
Did you know, every cigarette you don’t smoke is a gift to your gut? We explore the research around how smoking can impact your gut microbiome, worsen IBS symptoms, and what may happen to your IBS when you quit.
IBS and alcohol: When to consider cutting back
Alcohol doesn’t cause IBS, but studies suggest it can worsen symptoms in some people. We take a look at what the research says about why this might be, and when might be a good idea to cut back on alcohol if you have IBS.
Sleep and IBS: How to manage the vicious cycle and rest better
Poor sleep can worsen IBS symptoms and flare-ups can make sleep harder. Explore the evidence linking sleep and IBS and learn sleep hygiene tips for the condition to help break the cycle.
How gentle physical activity can ease IBS symptoms and support long-term gut health
Having IBS shouldn’t stop you from exercising, in fact, gentle physical activity may help ease symptoms. Here, we explore what the research says, guide you through a weekly exercise plan for IBS, and share how to tailor an IBS-friendly exercise routine to you.
The gut-brain connection and IBS: How to calm your gut-brain-axis
Stress doesn’t cause IBS, but it can worsen it. As your gut and brain are deeply connected we share ways to calm your gut-brain-axis and potentially your IBS symptoms, including brain-gut behavioural therapies, dietary strategies that alter gut signalling, and gut microbiome-targeted therapies, like faecal microbiota
transplantation and probiotics.
Step-by-step IBS diet guide: Optimising your diet for IBS
A low-FODMAP diet is often linked with IBS, but there are steps to take before trying that. Our step-by-step IBS guide walks you through them, with evidence-informed IBS dietary management recommendations and IBS diet mistakes to avoid. All to help you understand how to manage your IBS through diet and hopefully enjoy symptom relief.