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11 easy ways to ease IBS

It can cause debilitating symptoms for many – in fact, irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, torments up to 20% of the UK population.* IBS, where the bowel becomes upset by different gas-creating foods, can lead to bloating, cramps, diarrhoea and/or constipation. It can cause embarrassment and anxiety as those who try to deal with it attempt to get on with their daily lives. April is IBS Awareness Month, so if you’ve had a diagnosis from your GP but are still struggling to cope or

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