Laughter-induced therapies are becoming very popular around the world, where laughter is used as tool to help people with mental disorders to alleviate their symptoms. Laughter yoga can be practiced as one of the approaches in managing IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms. Many people with IBS experience abdominal pain and change in the bowel movementsContinue reading Laughter yoga may help to reduce anxiety and GI symptoms in people with IBS →

We’ve all heard it before that we should drink plenty of water. So, what is the adequate daily requirement of water and why people with IBS should get enough fluid a day? According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences men should drink approximately 3.7L (about 15.5 cups) and women 2.7L (about 11.5 cups) ofContinue reading Daily fluid requirements for people with IBS →

Calcium is an essential major mineral that plays critical roles in the body. It is mostly associated with bone health; however, it performs other functions in the body necessary for growth and development. About 99% of the calcium is stored in bones and teeth supporting their structure, but the remaining 1% is very important inContinue reading Getting adequate amount of Calcium on a low FODMAP diet →