IBS

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Boost your microscopic squatters

Pre- and probiotics are a hot topic, but do they have a positive effect on the body or are their benefits more style over substance?

24 Sep 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Tumultuous times

It’s important for pharmacy teams to ensure that their knowledge of bowel conditions is up to date and to know when to refer customers to a GP for advice.

10 Jul 2018 , 5 Min Article

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Lower gastrointestinal health

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module is about lower GI tract conditions and their treatments.

30 May 2018 , 15 Min Module

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Gut feeling

Stress and anxiety can play havoc on gut health, initiating the onset or worsening of digestive symptoms but pharmacy teams can help customers get back on their feet.

27 Dec 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Living with IBS

IBS is debilitating, distressing and usually lifelong, but pharmacy staff can help people with the condition manage their symptoms.

10 Jul 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Bowel health

This team training module focuses on bowel health.

10 Jul 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Train your team: Bowel health

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on bowel health

22 Jun 2017 , 1 Min Article

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UKCPA viewpoint: Microbionta and IBS

With better understanding of the body’s microbionta, treatment strategies for IBS will change significantly

17 Feb 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Hard to stomach

When are tummy troubles a sign of something more serious than indigestion?

20 Dec 2016 , 4 Min Article

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A sensitive matter

Problems with digestion and the bowel are often ignored or overlooked, but early diagnosis can be crucial.

11 Jul 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Migraine linked to IBS...

IBS, migraine and episodic tension type headache seem to share a pathophysiological and genetic basis

29 Mar 2016 , 1 Min Article