This is a worrying and anxious time for all. Many of you have been messaging me asking if your IBS will increase your risk of coronavirus and what can you do about it. With lots of inaccurate information out there, I thought I would write this blog post on the topic of IBS and coronavirus….
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Will Iberogast Help IBS Symptoms?
Your doctor or dietitian may have suggested you trial Iberogast to help with your IBS symptoms. But what is this and will it actually work? In this article, I am going to look at the science behind Iberogast in IBS to find out if it will help your IBS symptoms. Or is it just another…
Peppermint Oil Capsules and IBS – Do They Actually Work?
Do peppermint oil capsules actually work for IBS? This is a question I get asked all the time. Peppermint oil capsules are commonly recommended by doctors and dietitians. You will probably be hoping that this naturally remedy actually works and is not just a fad. In the post I am going to explain how peppermint…
Food Chemical Intolerance and IBS
You may have a food chemical intolerance and not IBS. This type of intolerance causes similar symptoms but the triggers are different. In this article, I will explain to you what a food chemical intolerance is and how you can diagnose it. The good news is that if you have a food intolerance, you will…
Oregano Oil and IBS
You may have read that oregano oil can help IBS. You will want to trial this claimed remedy as anything natural is a bonus right? In this article, I will cover what oregano oil is, if it helps IBS and whether you should be taking it or not. What Is Oregano Oil? It is likely…
IBS and Vitamin D – Is There a Link?
Both vitamin D deficiency and IBS are common conditions. Around 1 in 5 people have a vitamin D deficiency and 1 in 10 have IBS (1). So, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have both IBS and a vitamin D deficiency. You may be wondering is there a link between the 2 or is this…
The Modified FODMAP Diet
You have just finished the low FODMAP reintroduction phase and are now wondering what to do. It is time for the modified FODMAP diet! This personalised low FODMAP diet is the long-term element of this diet. This is when you eat relatively normal and exclude only your known triggers. In this article, I will explain…
Should you be taking collagen supplements for your IBS?
You may have read that collagen supplements can help IBS symptoms. It makes sense, right? Collagen is used by your body in many ways, one of which is in the gut lining. So, if your gut isn’t working, it would find it responsible to take a supplement that you know has a direct role. In…
Do Eggs Cause IBS Symptoms?
You may find that eggs cause IBS symptoms. This will confuse you because eggs contain no FODMAPs or fibre. They even have little fat in them. But surely you can not have an egg allergy as you can eat baked eggs ok and you don’t have anaphylaxis. So what the heck is going on? In…
Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Your IBS?
As an IBS sufferer you will be keen to try ANYTHING which could help you gain some sort of symptom control. So, you will be wondering whether the claims that the ketogenic diet can help IBS are real or not? Unlike the low FODMAP diet, you will likely be thinking that this diet looks a…