Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people across the world. Traditional treatments for the uncomfortable symptoms it presents have often focused on a diet-based approach. However, increasing amounts of research reveal that the gut-brain axis plays an important part in the disorder. In the next few posts, we’ll be looking into the brain-IBS link, talking about the microbiome, and delving deep into how stress and emotions play their part.