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At TUMME®, we know that IBS patients respond best to what we call a holistic or multidisciplinary approach. This includes a combination of pharmaceutical, behavioural and dietary interventions.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding why this approach is the most effective way for individuals with IBS to manage their symptoms.

Pharmaceutical Therapies

Drug based therapies or pharmaceuticals can be highly effective in treating your most bothersome symptoms. We want to utilise products or supplements that have been scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of IBS. Complete our 60 second quiz to find out which products will help manage your unique symptoms.

Behavioural Therapies

Behavioural therapies are widely used in the management of IBS and are believed to be effective due to addressing the complex interplay between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. Stress and emotional disturbances can make symptoms worse, and by managing these psychological factors, patients often experience a reduction in the frequency and severity of their symptoms, Additionally, these therapies empower patients with coping strategies and tools to manage their condition more effectively, leading to improved quality of life.

TUMME® has partnered with Nerva to support the multidisciplinary care of the DGBI community. Nerva is a digital therapeutic designed to help manage IBS through gut-directed hypnotherapy. It is delivered via a mobile app and provides users with a structured six-week course of hypnotherapy sessions, educational content, and tools to track their symptoms and progress. Nerva was developed by TUMME® co-founder, Dr. Simone Peters. Click here to learn more about Nerva. 

Dietary Interventions

Diet can play a key role in managing IBS symptoms. The Low FODMAP Diet has been clinically-proven to reduce IBS symptoms in people just like you, helping around 75% of sufferers who have given it a try. FODMAPs are carbohydrates found in many foods such as onion, garlic, apples, dairy and wheat. They can cause digestive issues like bloating and discomfort in some people because they're not fully digested in the gut.

Applying all three interventions gives IBS patients the best possible opportunity to manage symptoms and feel better.