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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Dietary Management Author: Kristy Aug 20
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition which causes abdominal pain/discomfort with changes in bowel habits, i.e. constipation, diarrhoea. Some methods to manage the symptoms include:
  • Eat frequent small meals
  • Avoid fatty foods
  • High fibre diet
Increasing insoluble fibre through supplements or diet changes might exacerbate symptoms; soluble fibre on the other hand can improve symptoms (e.g. psyllium husks). If you are increasing fibre in your diet, increase it slowly, even in healthy individuals rapid changes in fibre intake can cause unpleasant side effects. Possible methods of management include:
  • The use of
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Endometriosis: A list of things to know Author: Kristy May 15

Some things you should know if you have or suspect you have endometriosis:

1.      Period pain that is not relieved by over the counter pain relievers is not normal, if you are concerned there may be something wrong, see a doctor.

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