http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=RichG Wellness, Fitness and Diet RichG Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=319974&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet What is IBS? IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a common gut disorder and it is by far the most common illness diagnosed by gastroenterologists in the UK and USA accounting for approximately 65% of all cases referred from a GP. IBS is what is known as a functional disorder. A functional disorder mea... Wellness, Fitness and Diet RichG Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=319977&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Introduction It is not clear what causes IBS, although there are three main theories - food intolerance, post infectious IBS, and psychological factors. Food intolerance Firstly, a food intolerance can produce irritable bowel symptoms, but not every person with IBS will have food intolerances. That...