Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder and one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases. It is estimated to occur in 10%-20% of the western world’s population, according to the Rome Foundation. Those who suffer from IBS face many recurrent symptoms. It has no biological markers available for its diagnosis and approximately 80% of IBS … [Read more...]
Are You Gluten Free Just Because? Here’s What You Need to Know
Has the 'G-word' begun to wear on you like it has for many of us? That's right "gluten" the polarizing word that, in recent years, people either embrace, fear or roll their eyes at. While gluten has been discovered to be at the root of many health issues and discomfort for millions who suffer from celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), some dismiss the … [Read more...]