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Practical information for people trying to understand their gut and find their food triggers. Start at the top and work your way down, or jump to what's relevant.
What's happening in your gut and why.
Not all IBS triggers are the same. Here are 8 of the most common food culprits — and the right way to test each one so you actually get…
Food allergy, food intolerance, food sensitivity — these terms get used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Here's how to…
Bloating after eating is one of the most common IBS symptoms — but it has multiple causes. Here's what's actually happening and what to do…
Stress doesn't just feel bad — it has direct physiological effects on your gut. Here's the science behind the stress-IBS connection, and…
If you're blaming last night's dinner for today's symptoms, you might be right — or completely wrong. Delayed reactions are the reason food…
Your gut and brain are in constant communication. Understanding the gut-brain axis helps explain why anxiety wrecks your stomach — and how…
IBS affects 1 in 7 people and is one of the most misunderstood gut conditions. Here's what it actually means, what causes it, and what you…
How to log food and symptoms effectively.
Most food diaries capture too much or too little. Here's exactly what to log for IBS and food sensitivity tracking — and what's just noise…
Two weeks? Six months? The answer depends on your symptoms and approach. Here's the realistic timeline for identifying food triggers…
Most food diaries fail within a week. Here's how to build a tracking habit that actually generates useful data — and exactly what to do…
Step-by-step approaches to identifying triggers.
Elimination diets work — but they're easy to do wrong. Here's a practical, sane guide to identifying your food triggers without months of…
The low-FODMAP diet is the most evidence-backed dietary approach for IBS. But it's easy to do wrong. Here's what you need to know before…
Gastroenterologist appointments are short. Here's how to prepare so you get the most out of the time — and what to bring that your doctor…
Make sense of your data.
Notion isn't just for project management — it's one of the best tools for personal health tracking. Here's why it works and how to set it…
Paper food diaries and digital tracking apps each have real advantages. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose the format you'll…
AI isn't magic, but for finding patterns across weeks of food and symptom data, it's genuinely useful. Here's what it can and can't do —…
Food sensitivity reports come in many forms — from lab tests to AI analysis of your food diary. Here's what the different types actually…
