American Gut Free

10/13/2026

If you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have heard that there’s “nothing to do but manage it.” The good news is that managing it can include a wide menu of low-risk options, from calming the nervous system to small changes in what you eat. Here’s a practical look at the integrative approaches that research suggests may help some people.

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10/13/2026

Scroll through TikTok for a few minutes and you may see it: a flat stomach in the morning, then a round, tight belly by evening. Young women are sharing their bloating openly, and millions are watching. That honesty is helping many people feel less alone, but it also comes with a flood of quick fixes that don’t always hold up.

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10/13/2026

Bloating can make your favorite jeans feel two sizes too small and turn an ordinary afternoon into an uncomfortable one. It’s one of the most common gut complaints, yet the reasons behind it vary a lot from person to person. Understanding your likely cause is the first step toward feeling better.

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10/13/2026

Almost everyone feels bloated sometimes, after a holiday meal, a salty takeout dinner, or a few days of irregular bathroom trips. So how do you know when bloating is just part of life and when it’s your body asking for attention? Here’s a simple guide to telling the difference.

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10/13/2026

“Gut health” is one of the biggest topics on social media, and it’s easy to see why: when your stomach hurts or you feel bloated all the time, you want answers fast. But many viral tips promise far more than they can deliver. Here’s what dietitians say about some popular trends, and what to focus on instead.

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10/13/2026

When we think about gut health, we usually think about food. But a large study suggests that some of the most powerful habits for your gut may happen outside the kitchen: how much you sleep, how often you move, and whether you smoke. Here’s what researchers found and how you can use it.

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10/13/2026

“Fibermaxxing,” the social media trend of loading up on fiber, is having a moment. Unlike many wellness fads, this one is built on solid science: most of us really do need more fiber. But if you have a sensitive gut, how you increase fiber matters as much as how much you eat.

10/13/2026

The low-FODMAP diet is one of the best-studied eating approaches for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It’s also known for being complicated, with long food lists and a lot of label reading. New research suggests that for many people, a simpler starting point may be possible.

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10/13/2026

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chances are someone has suggested the low-FODMAP diet. It can be a helpful tool, but it’s often misunderstood as a permanent way of eating. In reality, it’s a short-term learning process designed to help you figure out which foods bother you.

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10/13/2026

That tight, puffy, full-balloon feeling can show up after a meal, before your period, or seemingly out of nowhere. The good news is that bloating usually has an understandable cause, and there are simple things you can try both right now and over the long term.