Are prebiotic supplements good for IBS symptoms? You are probably aware that gut bacteria has a role in your IBS. So anything that affects your gut bacteria could also benefit your IBS right? In this post, I look at a new study published which found that prebiotics are not useful for those with any functional…
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Does a Gluten Free Diet Help With IBS?
This article is about the gluten free diet and IBS. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, then you will probably be trying to avoid gluten to help your IBS symptoms. A gluten free diet may actually make your IBS better, but it isn’t because of the gluten. In fact, avoiding gluten may have some negative…
How Does A GP Manage IBS?
Many people ask me who they should go to about their digestive problems and what usually happens during the assessment. You should be going to your GP to start with and they will assess you and do a number of tests to rule out other conditions. In the US and UAE, a GP is known…
How Does Fibre Affect IBS?
Introduction Do you find that fibre makes your IBS symptoms worse? You may have been told by your doctor to eat more fibre, but you will probably find that this can worsen your symptoms. So what are you supposed to do? Avoid fibre? Eat an unhealthy diet to save your IBS? You may be confused…
Low FODMAP Protein Powder
It can be difficult to find a low FODMAP protein powder. This is because protein powders usually contain lactose or plant based high FODMAP ingredients. For many, protein powders are an easy go-to boost for increasing your protein intake. If you work out, then having adequate protein daily is vital for you to repair and…
Does Aloe Vera Juice Help IBS?
You will have seen aloe vera being advertised as an IBS remedy. It soothes the skin, so taking a supplement for your gut makes sense right? But does aloe vera juice help IBS or is this just another fad which is going to be a waste of your time and money? In this article, I…
How To Increase Weight With IBS
Are you left wondering ‘how can I increase weight weight IBS?’ When you are trying to avoid IBS symptoms you may find that you struggle to gain weight. This is because your diet has become too restrictive. You will be feeling confused about what you should be doing next. You want to try the low…
What Tests do I Need For IBS?
So you have suffered with uncomfortable bloating for several years now. You are sick of having to choose what you wear based on how bloated your stomach may or may not be a few hours from now. Something has happened to make you FINALLY say NO MORE! Great, but what next? You need to get…
5 Causes of IBS Bloating
When I ask my Take Control members, which IBS symptom do you hate the most, it is always bloating. But, what causes IBS bloating? Is there 1 cause or several causes of IBS bloating? In this article, I discuss the most common causes so that you can start to understand and then Take Control of…
10 Mistakes You Are Making on The Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a process used to find what foods are causing IBS symptoms. The process starts with a diet which is low in FODMAPs (fermentable carbohydrates). It is then followed by a structured reintroduction period to pin-point and diagnose food intolerances. In this article, I will be discussing the top 10 mistakes…