Low FODMAP diet; symptom relief at the expense of the microbiome?
While scanning the journals recently, I came across a review by Peter Gibson making the case for the low FODMAP diet as a first line treatment for IBS. He … Continue reading
April 26, 2017 · 2 Comments
IBS: disability, disregard and discrimination.
While researching attitudes of employers to IBS, I came across the following letter from Ken. ‘I have tended to suffer with bouts of abdominal pain and diarrhoea ever since I was … Continue reading
April 24, 2017 · Leave a comment
The Nature and Meaning of Pain
A long time ago, when I was more adventurous, I joined a medical expedition to Ethiopia. One evening, I was taken to a cemetery on a hill in Addis Ababa. … Continue reading
April 19, 2017 · 3 Comments
Loose Joints and Irritable Bowels; What’s the Connection?
You might think that having floppy joints would be a bonus. Yoga would certainly be a lot easier. You would be able to touch your toes better than the rest … Continue reading
April 2, 2017 · 4 Comments
The Sensitive Gut 