Dr Nina Bailey

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is becoming an increasingly common gut disorder in which the sufferer typically experiences: abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, excess wind, diarrhoea, and/or constipation, or an alternating combination of the two. Whilst the severities of these symptoms vary considerably between individuals, IBS has a profound effect on the sufferer’s quality of life. Many of the day to day activities that the majority of us take for granted can pose much more of challenge when you have IBS. You no longer simple take your body for granted, with careful forward planning essential in order to cope with the unpleasant, and often, embarrassing symptoms. Understanding IBS and what triggers the variety of symptoms is paramount to developing coping strategies.

The Atkins diet has caused quite a debate with regards to its use and safety ever since Dr. Atkins launched his ‘Diet Revolution’ in 1972. So what’s wrong with it exactly? For starters, the diet totally excludes all carbohydrates, which are actually an absolutely vital component of our diet. By excluding them, the body must [...]