A day in the life: a low-bloat routine from wake-up to bedtime
One realistic weekday built around how the gut moves, from morning bathroom timing to an after-lunch walk and a 4pm check-in.
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
Prebiotic myths: what labels promise vs. what studies show
Prebiotic is everywhere on food labels. Six common beliefs about prebiotics, and what the research actually shows about bacteria, bloating and dose.
A reflux-friendly day, from breakfast to bedtime
An hour-by-hour template for a day that's easier on reflux, from meal timing and portion size to sleep position, with the evidence behind each...
A gentle low-residue menu for the day before your colonoscopy
The day before a colonoscopy doesn't always have to be broth and gelatin. Two simple low-residue recipes, a clear-liquid plan and what the research...
Saccharomyces boulardii explained: the probiotic that's a yeast
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast, not a bacterium. What it is, where the research is strongest, what it shows for IBS, and who...
Stress or something else? A checklist before you blame your nerves
Stress can upset your gut, which makes it an easy explanation for everything. Run through this checklist before you chalk symptoms up to nerves.
No-bake oat bars without chicory root or sugar alcohols
A simple 10-bar recipe made from pantry staples, plus what to check on a store-bought bar when you don't have time to make your...
How to make bowel movements easier as your pelvic floor changes
Straining, incomplete emptying or leakage become more common with age. A step-by-step guide to positioning, breathing and when to ask about biofeedback.
The Mediterranean diet and your gut: what the research says
New trials have tested the Mediterranean diet for IBS. Here's what they found, how it compares with low-FODMAP for bloating, and how to try...
Why gut-friendly habits fade, and how to make them stick
A new gut habit only helps if it keeps happening. Research on habit formation explains how long it takes, why habits fade and how...
Bloated right now? A quick-relief checklist
Feeling bloated mid-afternoon? A research-based checklist of what to try in the next 10 minutes, what helps over time and when to get help.
Before you start a fiber supplement: a safety checklist
A few checks before your first dose of fiber can save weeks of discomfort. Red flags, medications, allergies, dosing and when to stop, in...