19/05/2026
Today, on World IBD Day, we recognise the millions of people worldwide living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In the UK alone, around 1 in 120 people are affected.
IBD impacts far more than digestive health. Living with chronic symptoms such as pain, fatigue and uncertainty can also have a significant effect on mental wellbeing, highlighting the important connection between gut health and overall health.
At Back to Balance, we believe in supporting a more holistic understanding of health, recognising the close relationship between physical and mental wellbeing, and the importance of greater awareness, compassion and support for those living with chronic conditions.
For many people, the challenges of IBD are not always visible, but that does not make them any less real.
IBD is more than the gut. Let’s go there. 💜