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Causes & Connections

Why several causes and connections often play a role in IBS.

IBS and the skin – when the gut gets under your skin

Skin conditions such as rosacea, atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis) or psoriasis are not only a visual burden – they itch, burn and hurt. Treatment often concentrates exclusively on the skin itself. Yet the causes often lie deeper – inside the body, or more precisely: in the...
When the gut disturbs sleep

When the gut disturbs your sleep

Many people struggle with sleep problems, yet one important factor is often overlooked: the gut. Our digestion plays a central role for general well-being – and that applies to the night as well. If you sleep badly, you should therefore pay attention not only to your sleep...

The gut-brain axis

The gut-brain axis shows how closely our digestive system is connected with our mental life. This article looks at how disturbances in the gut, such as a disrupted microbiome or leaky gut syndrome, can influence our mental health, and which alternative therapeutic approaches can help with...

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects many people and often remains untreated. This article shows how a disrupted microbiome and leaky gut syndrome can trigger IBS, and how targeted diagnostics and therapy can help.