Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) means managing a condition in which the immune system, reacting to the gut and its bacteria, drives ongoing inflammation in the bowel. IBD is…
Understanding Your Condition
Understanding Your Condition
IBS Explained: What’s Actually Happening in Your Gut and Why It’s So Hard to Pin Down
Understanding gut symptoms better If you’ve been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve probably found it frustratingly difficult to understand what’s actually going on. Symptoms can come and go,…
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Alcohol and IBD: How Drinking Can Affect Your Gut
Understanding what happens inside Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner or a pint with friends, alcohol is part of many social settings. But if you live with…
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Why Are IBS Symptoms Always Worse in the Morning? The Science Explained
Morning gut symptoms explained If you’ve noticed that your gut symptoms feel more intense first thing in the morning, you’re not alone. Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) experience…
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Does Coffee Actually Damage Your Gut, or Is It Good for You?
Coffee and gut health explained Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) wonder whether their morning coffee is helping or harming their gut. Some find coffee triggers symptoms, whilst…
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It Runs in the Family: Understanding the Genetics Behind IBD
Why family history matters If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may have noticed that other people in your family have it too. Or perhaps you were diagnosed…
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Your Gut Microbiome and IBD: What You Need to Know
Understanding gut bacteria in IBD When you’re living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you’ll often hear about the gut microbiome. But what does it actually mean, and why…
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7 Days of Gut-Friendly Habits: What a Supportive Week Looks Like with IBD
Introduction Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can feel unpredictable, especially when managing day-to-day symptoms. Many people search for ways to support their gut health alongside medical treatment,…
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Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics: Unpacking the Buzzwords
Understanding gut health buzzwords If you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you have probably heard people talk about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. These terms show up on…
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10 of the Best Foods for a Happy, Healthy Gut
Simple, practical nutrition choices Eating well with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel complicated. Every meal becomes a balancing act between nourishing your body, managing symptoms, and supporting long-term gut…