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Does Colonic Irrigation Help IBS?

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Colonic irrigation is often marketed as way to improve the immune system and clear out toxins from the system. There is currently no scientific evidence to back up any of the claims made about colonic irrigation. Sign up to my FREE Webinar: how to control your IBS so you no longer have food anxiety. What…

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Filed Under: Medical advice for IBS Tagged With: IBS treatment

Can you drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet?

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low FODMAP alcohol

Introduction Yes, you can drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet. Most spirits, wine and beer are considered low FODMAP depending on their composition, quality and what you mix them with. In this article I am going to explain what alcoholic drinks (including mixers) you can have on the low FODMAP diet. I will also…

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The Low FODMAP Diet

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low FODMAP diet

The low FODMAP diet is a 3 part process which reduces irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and identifies trigger foods. In this article I will explain what the diet entails, which foods are high in FODMAPs and how to follow the diet. Jump to; Low FODMAP Food List High FODMAP Food List The 3 stage process…

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Filed Under: IBS Dietary Advice, Uncategorized Tagged With: Low FODMAP diet food list, low FODMAP restriction phase, the low FODMAP diet explanation

Low FODMAP Diet: Polenta Pizza Bites | THE IBS DIETITIAN

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Ingredients (Serves 2) 500g ready made polenta 1 mozzarella ball 1 thin slice of ham (optional) 500g passata 1 tablespoon of garlic infused oil 1 tablespoon of oregano 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida Method 1.Preheat the oven to 220 ˚C Slice the polenta into 1 cm thins Spray the polenta with a little oil and bake…

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What is Constipation and How Can You Treat It

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what is constipation?

It is likely that constipation will affect you at some point in your life. In fact, it is though to impact anywhere between 8 – 50 % of the UK’s population (1). Unfortunately, because publicly discussing your bowels is not really the norm, you may be left wondering ‘what is constipation’? And, if you suffer…

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Filed Under: Medical advice for IBS Tagged With: constipation, IBS-C

What are the Symptoms and Causes of IBS?

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what are the symptoms of IBS

In this article I will explain what are the symptoms of IBS and also what are the causes of IBS. These are two confusing topics which you will need to understand in order to control your condition. If you have IBS you will be experiencing a range of digestive symptoms and these may differ from…

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Losing Weight and IBS

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weight loss IBS

Losing weight is hard. But, dealing with losing weight and IBS is even harder. You may find that ‘healthier’ meals make IBS symptoms worse and that high intensity exercise, designed to burn those calories, triggers symptoms. But, did you know that there may be additional changes in the body which make it harder to lose…

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Low FODMAP Pesto

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As much as you may love pesto, it is not suitable on the low FODMAP diet. In this post I will share a recipe that is easy to whip up and suitable for your new IBS diet. Where Does Pesto Come From? Pesto was first used in the 16th century and comes from Italy. Traditionally,…

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Can You Take Herbal Supplements For SIBO?

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herbal treatment for SIBO

Have you seen the claims that you can take herbal supplements for SlBO? If you are reading this then you are likely suffering with the symptoms of SIBO (small bowel bacterial overgrowth) and wondering what is the best way to get rid of it. You will also know that antibiotics is currently the most commonly…

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Filed Under: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Supplements Tagged With: fad diets, Herbal treatment, SIBO

Erika’s Story – SIBO

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SIBO is becoming more of a common issue and often masks itself as IBS. In this post, I am going to share my client’s story on how we helped solve her SIBO. Please note, I would never normally share information like this but she has kindly agreed. Stage 1 – Client History Before starting the…

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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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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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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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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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😀This lady really deserves this outcome. She took onboard advice and always respected the process, never looking for overnight success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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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.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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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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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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