UNDERSTAND YOUR GUT

IBS is a syndrome - a collection of symptoms which occur together and everyone tends to have a different set of symptoms. Here you can learn about the most common symptoms and when it's right to contact a GP.

Needing to flush away that feeling of constipation? Click to read about what you can do to help, as well as spotting the signs of constipation in your stools.

Constipation can have many causes and sometimes, there’s no single or obvious cause. This article outlines some of the most common causes, from both a lifestyle and medical perspective.

You can ease your symptoms at home by changing your diet and lifestyle. Use this article to find out how and, if that doesn't work, how to treat using laxatives.

Constipation is a commonly encountered problem in children, so do not worry. Here you can find out how to manage a child's symptoms.

Have you heard of bulk-forming laxatives - the no.1 line of recommended laxative treatment? This article explains what they are, how they work, the health benefits and possible side effects.

Psyllium is a type of dietary fibre with natural laxative effect. Click to find out more - the health benefits, how much you need to consume to experience the benefits and possible side effects.

There is no simple ‘one size fits all’ treatment plan for IBS since the condition affects everyone differently, but check out the different types of natural and medical IBS treatments that may prove helpful to you.

Constipation is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, but symptoms experienced vary from person to person. Find out what the most common signs and symtoms are in this article.

Want to explore what dietary fibre is, the different types of fibre and ways to include more fibre in your daily diet. Find out here!

We’ve teamed up with meditation expert Emma Mills for some stress busting ‘gutfulness’ tips, a trigger to many IBS sufferers.

From hormones, stress, diet and lifestyle, there is a wide array of IBS triggers with each personal case differing from person to person. Understand the most common triggers in this article.

Most adults in the UK don’t eat enough fibre, with the majority eating just two-thirds of the recommended daily amount. Here we have key tips to increase your fibre intake, with advice to avoid possible side effects.

Although it isn’t exactly clear what causes IBS, it is believed that those who suffer may experience or have increased gut sensitivity, problems digesting food and/or psychological factors. Explore these in more detail in this article.