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Plain-English answers to the questions behind FODMAP, IBS, perimenopause, menopause, and health data privacy.

FODMAP·5 min read·April 2, 2026

What is FODMAP? A plain-English guide

FODMAP stands for a group of fermentable carbohydrates that trigger gut symptoms in some people. Here's what the acronym means, why these carbohydrates cause problems, and who the low-FODMAP diet is actually for.

FODMAP·5 min read·April 4, 2026

What is IBS? Understanding irritable bowel syndrome

IBS is a functional gut disorder — real symptoms, no structural cause. What that means, how it's diagnosed, and why tracking symptoms matters more than most people realise.

FODMAP·6 min read·April 6, 2026

What is the FODMAP elimination and reintroduction diet?

The low-FODMAP diet isn't a permanent way of eating — it's a three-phase diagnostic protocol. What each phase involves, how long it takes, and why you can't skip the reintroduction.

FODMAP·7 min read·April 3, 2026

FODMAP tracking: what to log and why it matters

Understanding which foods trigger your IBS symptoms takes time and careful observation. A guide to what data is worth capturing and how to spot patterns.