Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Some people who think they have a gluten sensitivity may actually have an intolerance to fructans. What are Fructans? Fructans are naturally occurring carbohydrates found in common foods like wheat, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Fructans are made of a chain of fructose molecules. In order to digest fructans,...

A Novel Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a “functional” gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain coupled with diarrhea, constipation, or both. “Functional” refers to the fact that abdominal pain cannot be explained by any detectable abnormality.  However, the pain is very real....

Mindfulness for Abdominal Pain Mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly popular in schools and in medical settings. In the late 1970s, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs were developed as a treatment for chronic pain.  Recent studies have demonstrated the severity of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms were significantly reduced in women who practiced mindfulness over an...