Up to 20% of the population have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which often results in embarrassment, withdrawal from social and recreational activities and difficulties in relationships. Positive and empowering, this book gives the reader the latest evidence-based developments in IBS, and advice as to management - especially diet. It explores a history of changes in the way we eat and asks whether modern diet may be responsible for ‘gut problems’? It also covers lifestyle tips, managing stress, getting exercise, working, resting and playing well! Topics include:

What is

IBS? Causes, history, psychological elements
Digestion

• how it works
  Diagnosis
  Your current diet, including fibre, veganism, fad diets, paleo, raw food, superfoods

and other food trends.

IBS

triggers - dietary and digestive issues, food intolerances, etc
Diets for

IBS - Carbohydrate-aware diets (eg FODMAPs), dairy-free, etc
Managing

dietary changes - the practicalities
Lifestyle

changes in IBS - alcohol, smoking, exercise, weight, stress. The cult of

‘detox’.

Complementary

therapies, supplements, pro/prebiotics
Staying

well and possible recipe suggestions The

future, ongoing research, and useful resources