Bile Acid Diarrhea vs IBS-D: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Learn how bile acid diarrhea and IBS-D can overlap, differ in symptoms, testing, and treatment, and what to discuss with a gastroenterologist.
Chelsea Cleary, RDN
Low FODMAP Protein Powder: Label Checklist, What to Avoid, Test
Use our low FODMAP protein powder label checklist for IBS. Learn what to avoid, interpret certification claims, and run a safe at-home tolerance test.
Low FODMAP Meal Delivery: Services Compared, Costs, and Coverage
Compare the meal delivery services that genuinely do low FODMAP: who is Monash certified, where they ship, what they cost, and how to use one safely.
IBS and Birth Control: Symptoms, Pill Effectiveness & Options
Learn how birth control may affect IBS, when diarrhea or vomiting can reduce pill absorption, and what to track before talking with a clinician.
Heating Pads for IBS Cramps: Safe Use, Formats, and Red Flags
Learn whether heating pads for IBS cramps offer temporary relief, how to use heat safely, choose a format, and apply personal experiences.
Is IBS Curable? Manage Flares and Improve Long-Term Control
Is IBS curable permanently? Learn red flags, confirmation steps, and practical low-FODMAP plus brain-gut and medicine options to manage flares.
How Common Is IBS? US & Worldwide Prevalence, Underdiagnosis
IBS is often cited at 10-15% of adults, but the current US figure is 6.1%. See why the numbers differ, how many are diagnosed, and what to do next.
Iberogast for IBS: Safe 2–4 Week Trial, What to Expect
Consider Iberogast (STW 5) for IBS? Learn safe dosing, what to expect in 2–4 weeks, liver cautions, and when to stop.
How to Start Metamucil for IBS With Week-By-Week Titration
Learn how to start Metamucil for IBS with week-by-week titration, hydration, and timing. Know what to expect and when to stop.
Digestive Enzymes for IBS: How to Match Triggers and Trial Safely
Learn if digestive enzymes for IBS can help with bloating and gas, which enzyme to choose, and how to trial for 2–4 weeks safely.