The Clairop blog
Living with IBS and IBD, backed by the research
Practical, sourced guides for living with IBS, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Every health claim links to the research behind it.
Ulcerative colitisCan Food Trigger a UC Flare? What Research Says
Food rarely starts a UC flare on its own, but diet may nudge relapse risk and worsen symptoms. What studies show and how to tell food from inflammation.
26 min read
Low FODMAPCan the Low FODMAP Diet Cause an Eating Disorder?
No study shows the low FODMAP diet causes eating disorders, but it can fuel food fear in people at risk. Who is vulnerable, the warning signs, and safer options.
28 min read
Crohn's diseaseCan You Drink Coffee With Crohn's Disease?
Most people with Crohn's can drink coffee, and no guideline bans it. But it does speed up the bowel. What in your cup matters, and how to test your tolerance.
22 min read
Triggers and foodsHow Long After Eating Does IBS Flare Up? A Timeline
IBS symptoms can start minutes after eating, but FODMAP reactions build over hours and can peak the next day. What each window means and how to track it.
24 min read
Symptom trackingWhy Does My IBS Come and Go? What Drives the Waves
IBS naturally comes and goes: symptoms cluster into episodes and shift over months. Why flares follow good stretches, and how to spot a pattern that is real.
26 min read
Triggers and foodsWhy Does My IBS Get Worse on My Period?
About half of women with IBS flare around their period. Prostaglandins, falling hormones and a sensitive gut are likely why. What helps, and when to check for endometriosis.
26 min read