28/08/2025
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) isn’t just a “mystery tummy issue” anymore.
It’s now recognised as a real condition with identifiable mechanisms. There are 4 main pillars that can drive symptoms: genetics, gut-bacteria imbalances, stress (gut-brain connection) and food reactivity.
In this blog, I break down what that means in simple terms — and how understanding these pillars can guide the path to healing.
I break down the 4 main pillars that can drive IBS symptoms: genetics, gut-bacteria imbalances, stress & food reactivity, and how understanding these pillars can guide the path to healing.