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Kirsten Jackson – Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and Founder

Hi, I’m Kirsten and I’m the founder of The Food Treatment Clinic.

I’m also a mom, a wife, and consultant gastroenterology registered dietician.

My number 1 priority at The Food Treatment Clinic is that you not only get the results you need, but you feel 110% supported throughout. It’s important to me to provide you with the tools to both understand and control your own conditions with confidence.

My own journey began in my early twenties. I suffered for years with classic symptoms, such as fatigue and bloating, and attempted to find a solution. However, I was dismissed by countless doctors and even diagnosed myself as a hypochondriac.

It got to the point where I almost gave up and accepted that this was just how things were. Not only was it embarrassing discussing my symptoms, but even more so when I was always just brushed off by these professionals, who had told me ‘it was all down to stress.’

I wasn’t satisfied with leaving it and became fascinated by the link between nutrition and the body. This determination for answers led me to the study of dietetics and I went back once again, this time using my professional knowledge on the subject to challenge the previous diagnoses.

Eventually, I was properly tested. And you know what? I was diagnosed with Coeliac disease. I immediately changed my diet and 10 days later, you guessed it – 0 symptoms. 

It’s important to me to outline my own experience, with the reassurance of being a registered dietician, so that you don’t have to go through what I did. I know that these symptoms are personal and often difficult to discuss. It takes a lot of courage and strength to talk about them openly. 

If you’d like to find out more about how I can help then contact me today, with 100% confidentiality. Together, we can get you moving in the right direction.

PS – I’m really excited to now be able to offer you my course, the ‘Take Control Method’.  Find out more here.


Qualifications / Training

Pre and Postnatal Nutrition – Future Fit – Level 3 endorsed by Afn – 2019

Putting Fibre Back On A Pedestal By Professor Chris Seal – Nestle – CPD Endorsed by BDA and Afn – 2019

Advanced Dietetics (including Allergy) – Post Graduate Degree Certificate – Nottingham University – 2018

Introduction To Parenteral Nutrition – The British Dietetic Association – 2018

The Management of Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency – Mylan – 2018

Diets for diagnosis and management across the spectrum of IgE & Non-IgE mediated food allergies – BDA Freelance Group – 2018

Probiotics In Practise – Study Day – Yakult & BDA – 2017

Low FODMAP Trained – Kings College University London – 2016.

Advanced Media Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2015.

Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-3 –The British Dietetic Association – 2015.

Liver Disease Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2014.

Total Parenteral Nutrition Trained – The British Dietetic Association – 2014.

Clinical Supervision Course – The University of Chester – 2013.

BSc Hons Degree in Dietetics – The University of Hertfordshire – 2012.


Registrations

Full Member of The British Dietetic Association – 2012 – present.

Full Member of The Freelance Dietitian Group – 2015 – present.

HCPC Registered Dietitian (DT26581) – 2012 – present.


Experience

Lead Dietitian at Kings College Hospital Dubai – September 2018 – Present.

Specialist Board Advisor for The IBS Network – January 2017 – Present.

Media Spokesperson for The British Dietetic Experience – 2015 – Present.

Managing Director of The Food Treatment Clinic – 2015 – Present.

Specialist Dietitian – NHS – working in surgical gastroenterology, gastroenterology, pancreatic cancer, enteral tube feeding, total parenteral nutrition, refractory coeliac disease, coeliac disease, IBS, IBD, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder, general oncology, stroke, diverticular disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, mental health, alcohol-detox and eating disorders –  2012 – 2017.


As Seen In

Kirsten has worked with a number of publications to provide expert comments for the public.

Cosmopolitan UK: This Instagram blogger has highlighted how severe and life-affecting bloating can be

The Independent: Am I Coeliac? The symptoms to look out for if your body can’t handle gluten and why you should never ignore them.

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CONSTIPATION vs LOW FODMAP DIET - share this post. CONSTIPATION vs LOW FODMAP DIET - share this post.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💩The low FODMAP diet is not a 1 size fits all approach and can worsen constipation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️The low FODMAP diet works by reducing gas production in your large bowel (the bit at the end) and reducing the amount of fluid drawn into your large bowel. But, this gas and fluid may actually help you open your bowels so if you simply remove it then your constipation will likely get worse.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤓Instead, you need to use a balance of fiber, fluid and movement to allow your bowels to open regularly. THEN you can use the low FODMAP diet to reduce gas (and the flatulence and pain that comes with this).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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‼️If you have IBS, please do check out my free gut healthy morning routine. Starting the day off the right way can really help (link in bio).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DID YOU GET DIAGNOSED PROPERLY? - share this post. DID YOU GET DIAGNOSED PROPERLY? - share this post.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💩Sadly, there is no 1 test for IBS diagnosis. Instead, it is diagnosed by eliminating other conditions. Conditions such as coeliac disease, IBD, infections and even bowel cancer have similar symptoms. So, your doctor will do routine 'first line' testing for these.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️I often hear from clients that they are not sure if they have had the correct tests or not. The tests above come from UK medical guidelines called NICE (IBS 2008 Guidelines) and are considered 'gold standard' for IBS diagnosis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👩🏽‍⚕️There are times that your doctor may wish to do additional testing if they feel that your symptom history indicates it or one of these initial tests come back positive. For example, if you have issues with your periods then your doctor may consider a gynae issue and want to do an ultrasound scan.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅BUT the main point is, you should be getting the above tests done and anything else should have a strong reasoning behind it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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‼️If you have IBS, please do check out my free gut healthy morning routine. Starting the day off the right way can really help (link in bio).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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THE REALITY OF IBS - share this post. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ THE REALITY OF IBS - share this post.
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💩IBS is a condition that others do not see. The things that others may see is an individual who is low in mood, perhaps often cancels last minute and seems to avoid many foods.
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🙋‍♀️So to all those people who have a friend / colleague / partner / relative in their life who has IBS. Please know that they are not trying to be this way, it is the uncontrolled IBS that has this impact. Please know that people with IBS need your support.
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‼️If you have IBS, please do check out my free gut healthy morning routine. Starting the day off the right way can really help (link in bio).
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SHARE THIS POST 🙏 - raise awareness of fads ⠀ SHARE THIS POST 🙏 - raise awareness of fads
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💩Colonic hydrotherapy / irrigation.
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🧐This is an alternative therapy offering whereby the therapist inserts a tube up your rectum. Warm water is then flushed through your colon. It is claimed to 'detox' or 'cleanse' your bowel. Sometimes this water contains herbs or even coffee.
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🤓There is no research backing up these claims at all. In fact, the research shows there is a risk of bowel perforation. There has even been cases of serious digestive infections and death.
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🙋‍♀️There is 1 small study looking at IBS. Symptoms appear to improve.  BUT when we look at the study closer, it is small, doesn't show what would happen long term and participants had to have 2 colonics a day for 6 days a week! (you can find more information and references on this in my latest blog post www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com).
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👩🏽‍⚕️The NHS also warn against this intervention for people with several health conditions such as kidney disease, IBD and haemorrhoids.
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🙋‍♀️My conclusion is this..please do not go down this route. If you are severely impacted then speak to your doctor.
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🎉If you want to start the day off right, download my FREE morning guide (link in bio).
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🙋‍♀️Confession time,  I actually thought like this until I got it myself - urgh what a difference that insight makes hey!.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️What I find is that my clients (like I did) try to down play the issue.  They don't allow themselves to feel like its ok to feel like crap because IBS 'isn't that serious.' BUT realistically it impacts every area of your life from the moment you wake up each day. SO allow yourself to feel crap about this condition.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙃THEN..take a breath. What can you do next? I would always advise seeking a dietitian out to guide you because quite frankly, this situation can not continue.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🎉If you would like to start each day the right way for your IBS, please download my FREE Morning routine guide - link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙏Thank you for your kind words.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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😀This lady really deserves this outcome. She took onboard advice and always respected the process, never looking for overnight success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️Please DM me if you would like further information about my 1:1 programme.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE? COMMENT BELOW ⬇️⠀⠀⠀ WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE? COMMENT BELOW ⬇️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️Personally I love a good winter salad with warm root vegetables and feta cheese OR a soup - both of these options will give you a good range and quantity of fiber and by using low FODMAP options you can avoid the bloat to go along with this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🤓Remember to always check safe portions with @monashfodmap ⠀⠀⠀
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‼️ If you are confused about your IBS and wish to gain more clarity, sign up for my FREE IBS webinar - link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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‼️GLUTEN IS NOT AN IBS TRIGGER - SHARE THIS PO ‼️GLUTEN IS NOT AN IBS TRIGGER - SHARE THIS POST 🙏.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👇Comment below if 1/ You have been told to avoid gluten for your IBS or 2/ You thought gluten triggers your IBS.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤷‍♀️Firstly, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barely and rye.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤓Gluten only causes digestive problems for those with either coeliac disease or a gluten allergy (the later of which I have never seen in my career to date).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤯You may think gluten causes you issues BECAUSE many foods which contain gluten also contain fructans. These are a type of FODMAP which cause cause bloating, loose stools and stomach pain in those with IBS.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤯You may eat many 'gluten free' foods on the low FODMAP diet because you are avoiding wheat in order to avoid the fructans, not the gluten.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️So why do I care? Being gluten free is very restrictive, especially if you do not need to be. If you are intolerant to fructans you will be able to manage small amounts which means your diet will be more varied, contain more prebiotic foods and probably cheaper also!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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‼️If you are confused about your IBS and wish to gain more clarity, sign up for my FREE IBS webinar - link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ANYONE? - Please share to raise awarness that no o ANYONE? - Please share to raise awarness that no one should feel guilty for eating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️Yep me also! Because, it is a normal human thing to do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙋‍♀️So my client the other day was telling me how guilty they felt for eating a pizza despite being on the restriction phase of the low FODMAP diet. They felt ashamed and useless. But, we talked through this feeling. Sometimes our thoughts are not really based on any viable facts. The facts being that she had 1 pizza, was bloated and had looser stools the next day. THE END. No one died and she didn't 'mess up' the whole process.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🙃So next time this happens (because you are human and there will be a next time). Just think of the facts before you let your emotions run away. Then move on .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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