If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) you will know that it is a complicated condition. It is a disease of the gut-brain axis. However, you are not alone as around 1 in 10 people have IBS, making it quite a common problem (1). Symptoms vary in severity and type. What Are the Signs of…
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Do Bananas Cause Constipation?
One of the most popular questions I get asked is ‘do bananas cause constipation?’ Your friends may have even told you to eat bananas to help with constipation. ‘It thickens up your poop.’ This is confusing information since bananas can also be high in FODMAPs. They can worsen IBS right? In this article I am…
Could My IBS Be Bile Acid Malabsorption
Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM) is a condition which is often misdiagnosed as IBS. At least 1 in 100 people have BAM (1). If you have IBS which is sensitive to fat then you may BAM. In this article I will explain what BAM is and the common symptoms. I will also guide you on how…
Can Hypothyroidism Cause IBS?
You may be wondering if your hypothyroidism is causing your IBS. It is only natural to feel there may be a link. Many of the symptoms of having an under active thyroid are similar to IBS. You may notice that your IBS symptoms improve as your thyroid levels are treated. In this post I am…
How Does Menopause Affect IBS?
Have you noticed that your IBS is worse during menopause? You may be wondering how does menopause affect IBS? Menopause causes many unpleasant symptoms as your body goes through a period of hormonal changes. One of these symptoms is the worsening of your digestion. In this article I will explain why and how menopause affects…
Supplements For IBS
The idea of taking a simple supplement to help your IBS sounds ideal right? Well, this can now be reality. In this article I am going to cover my top supplements which have all been proven to work. How To Take Supplements Although it can be tempting to just take all of them, please do…
What Causes Nausea in IBS
In this article I will looking at what causes nausea in IBS and what you can do about it. You may be experiencing the feeling as though you may vomit. This feeling is known as nausea and it is not pleasant. How Does IBS Cause Nausea? Whilst you may experience nausea, it is important to…
Enterosgel
Many clients ask me if Enterosgel is good for irritable bowel syndrome. There are so many supplements out there claimed to help with IBS. It can be hard to figure out what is what. You will likely also be fed up of having to try yet another supplement. So, in this post, I will look…
The FoodMarble Food Intolerance Testing Device Review
You will likely be wondering is the FoodMarble device accurate? Or is this just another scam? There are so many supposed food intolerance tests out there and mostly they are completely inaccurate. This is very frustrating because I know you just want answers and will often be vulnerable to the claims. BUT hold on to…
Suffering from IBS Symptoms Immediately After Eating
Do you immediately get symptoms after eating? Frustrating isn’t it?! When you have IBS, having diarrhoea or stomach cramping after eating can be a regular occurrence. In this article I am going to cover what causes this immediate reaction to food and what you can about it. IBS and Gut Motility If you have IBS…