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Why does Khichdi hurt my stomach? (The Short Answer) While Khichdi is India's traditional "sick food," it is often a major trigger for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This is due to two primary factors: FODMAPs  and Fat . The lentils ( dal ) in Khichdi contain fermentable carbohydrates called galacto-oligosaccharides that rapidly ferment in the gut, causing gas and bloating ,. Simultaneously, the generous addition of ghee  stimulates the gastrocolic reflex , a physiological r

Introduction  Have you ever felt "butterflies" in your stomach before an exam or an interview? Or perhaps you experience urgent loose motions right before a big deadline at work? Many people in India are told that their stomach issues are just "gas" or "acidity." But if medicines aren't working, the problem might not be just in your stomach—it might be the connection between your brain and your gut. This is called the Gut-Brain Connection . If you suffer from Irritable Bowel

What is the gut-brain connection in IBS?   The gut-brain connection refers to the constant communication between your central nervous system and your enteric (gut) nervous system. In Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), this communication is disrupted, leading to visceral hypersensitivity —where the brain interprets normal digestion as pain—and altered bowel motility. Retraining this connection involves specific psychological and physical techniques to calm the nervous system and

If you have IBS, you’ve probably asked this question at some point: “Why does this work for others but not for me?” The frustrating answer is also the most important one: IBS is personal by nature .And most IBS solutions are not built to handle that. What makes IBS different from most medical conditions? IBS does not behave like an infection or an injury. Sometimes, there is no single marker that shows up reliably on scans or blood tests. Instead, IBS can be diagnosed based o

Understand why IBS is a unique condition that requires special attention.