Getting to the bottom of IBS

What this episode covers

Up to one in five people have irritable bowel syndrome and women are three times as likely to be affected. From bloating, cramping, constipation and diarrhea, the symptoms can be debilitating, let alone make it hard to do up a pair of jeans!  Even though IBS is so common, there’s no cure. But there’s increasing research about the best ways to manage symptoms - from the low FODMAP diet to managing anxiety to live a better and less gassy life.   Featured in this episode:  Associate Professor Jess Biesiekierski from the University of Melbourne IBS participant study https://www.gutresearchstudy.com. What to listen to next:   Calling out wellness bullsh*t with Dr Jen Gunter  Sandwich generation — the women looking after everyone  Mental health: Overcoming depression  Mental health: Anxiety and how to beat it  You can binge more episodes of Ladies, We Need to Talk on the ABC listen app (in Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.   What to read next:    How Turia Pitt's body image changed in motherhood   What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like  The dark side of being a perfectionist   Why genital herpes does not mean the end of your sex life   This episode will answer questions like:  What is IBS?  What does IBS feel like?  How do you know you have IBS?  How can you manage IBS?  Can you cure IBS?  How is the mind and gut connected?  What does stress have to do with IBS?  This episode contains references to IBS, irritable bowl syndrome, HotGirlsHaveIBS , leaky gut, pain, gut pain, faecal transplants, anxiety, mental health, therapy, microbiome, FODMAP, diet, mind gut connection.