Research has shown that 54-95% of people with IBS suffer with psychiatric conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder (1, 2, 3). The link between IBS and psychiatric conditions is only partly understood. BUT the good news is there are multiple ways to help manage them. In this article I will explain the link between generalised…
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The 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…
Low FODMAP Pesto
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,…
Is Sourdough Bread Low FODMAP?
You may be wondering if sourdough bread is low FODMAP? Bread is staple part of the diet you will likely miss when doing the low FODMAP process. In this article I will explain which breads you CAN have. Although many breads contain high FODMAP ingredients such as honey, apple and inulin, there are also suitable…
Is CBD Oil Beneficial For IBS Symptoms?
Cannabidiol aka CBD oil, is a popular natural remedy for many health problems. But does CBD oil help IBS symptoms? In this article, I am going to explain the background behind the CBD oil claims. I will also advise you on whether you should be taking this supplement for your IBS. What Is CBD Oil?…
Seitan and Vegan IBS
Seitan is a popular meat substitute for those on a plant based or vegan diet. However, if you are suffering with IBS, you may be wondering whether this food will flare your symptoms due to its relationship with wheat and gluten. In this article, I look at the science to provide advice as to whether…
Candida Overgrowth & The Candida Diet
Candida is a type of yeast or fungus which likes to grow in warm, moist conditions. Candida grows all over our body and is a normal part of the digestive system (1). However, it becomes a problem when it starts to grow in an unusually large volume. What Are The Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth? Most candida…
The 12 Days Of Christmas IBS
On the first day of Christmas my IBS gave to me – Bloating all day This IBS flare up was caused by all the stress of the Christmas period. Try to take at least 20 minutes out each day to relax with a good book or go for a walk. Click here for some more…
Does Coffee Trigger IBS?
I get asked about coffee in every one of my specialist digestive health clinics. Whilst I am able to give my individual clients the individual advice that they need, it is impossible to give one over all recommendation, so I thought I would write this post to explain. Introduction Despite being famous for our love…