Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a long term and often debilitating condition that affects up to 1 in 5 people in the UK at some point in their lives. IBS causes a number of different symptoms, usually pain or discomfort in the stomach, altered bowel habits, bloating and a feeling of being unwell. The symptoms can vary from person to person and may come and go, lasting for a few days or a number of months at a time. More women seem to be affected than men. What causes IBS Th

We all experience stress at one stage or another. This catch all term is used to describe feelings ranging from mild irritation to the cause of a mental and/or physical breakdown. What 'stress is', is different for different people and what one person may regard as highly stressful will be seen by another as highly motivational. Most of us can deal with a certain amount of stress as part of our everyday life, however living with chronic stress is physically, emotionally and p