Tag: IBS

IBS and Weight Loss

Many people who have IBS are either losing weight or having trouble putting on weight, and this topic is particularly important to me personally, because I’ve had the same problem.  So I’m excited to...

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Can I Have IBS and IBD?

  People with IBD, or Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, can also have irritable bowel syndrome. This is rarely talked about, so let’s shed some light on this issue. IBS and IBD are two...

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Is IBS Hereditary?

Here’s what we’re going to cover Is IBS Genetic? Is IBS Preventable? What Causes IBS? You may have found that you aren’t the only person in your family to suffer from IBS. That may...

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All About IBS-C

Here’s what we’re going to cover What is IBS -C? What Other Symptoms Might You Have with IBS-C? What Causes IBS-C? How to Treat IBS-C There are many different forms of IBS, and IBS-C...

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What is SIBO?

Here’s what we’re going to cover Should Bacteria Be in the Small Intestine? The Bacterial Balancing Act Treating SIBO   SIBO stands for small intestine bacterial overgrowth. It’s all the rage right now in...

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IBS and Difficulty Gaining Weight

The inability to lose weight as well as the inability to gain weight are frequently two sides of the same coin. Food allergies and sensitivities, gastrointestinal bacterial infections, yeast, and parasites can all interfere...

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IBS & Food Allergy Q&A

Great panel discussion with Dr. Stephen Wangen from the IBS Treatment Center and a round table discussion. Education is the best way to understand what’s going on with your body! Dr. WangenDr. Wangen is...

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IBS and Gall Bladder Issues

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain often wonder if they have a problem with their gallbladder. Problems with the gallbladder can indeed cause...

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Anemia Q&A

What is anemia? Anemia is a common blood disorder that is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) and/or poorly formed red blood cells. These are the cells in your blood...

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What is Good Digestion?

Digestion should be the natural process of an exquisitely complex system that converts food into the materials needed for life: vitamins, minerals, fats, amino acids (proteins), and sugars (carbohydrates). From the average person’s point...

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The Dreaded Constipation

Constipation is one of the primary symptoms defined as IBS. The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning...

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IBS & Stress

(image thanks to etsu.edu) If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, it’s likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep,...

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