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Poor sleep and IBS have a relationship that most people do not fully understand — and it goes both ways. Understanding it is one of the most practical things you can do to manage your symptoms.How Poor Sleep Worsens IBSSleep deprivation increases cortisol — the primary stress hormone and one of the most potent IBS triggers known. Even a single night of poor sleep raises cortisol levels significantly, which directly increases gut sensitivity, alters gut motility and lowers the threshold for pain perception in the gut.Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that IBS patients who reported...

If you have IBS and anxiety, you are not imagining the connection between them. The relationship is real, bidirectional and increasingly well understood by science. Understanding it is the first step to managing both more effectively.The StatisticsPeople with IBS are significantly more likely to experience anxiety and depression than the general population. Studies suggest that 40-60% of people with IBS have a comorbid anxiety or mood disorder. For years this was interpreted as a psychological response to a distressing physical condition. The reality is considerably more complex.The Gut-Brain AxisThe gut and brain communicate constantly via the vagus nerve — a...

IBS Awareness Week runs at the end of June every year. It is a moment to shine a light on a condition that affects an estimated 10-15% of the global population — yet is still widely misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and often takes years to diagnose.The IBS FactsIBS affects approximately 1 in 7 people in the UK. It is more common in women than men — learn more about how hormones affect IBS in women. The average time from symptom onset to diagnosis is over four years.The Most Effective Dietary InterventionThe Low FODMAP diet is the most evidence-based dietary intervention for...