Best and worst exercise for IBS sufferers
Fancy A Bit Of Avocardio? Getting regular exercise for IBS is one of the best ways to manage your symptoms. But not all exercises are going to benefit your gut... IBS symptoms can make exercise more...
10 bad habits contributing to IBS
If you struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), then you’ll know just how frustrating it can be at times. You may have already tried multiple elimination diets or supplements to help relieve...
Why do my farts smell so bad?
Flatulence is a normal part of healthy digestion but many people think that passing gas (or farting) is embarrassing. Especially if your farts smell bad and you can't hide them from work colleagues...
Histamine and IBS
You might be more familiar with histamine as a cause of allergic symptoms like a runny nose, itchy eyes and itchy skin, but histamine can also be associated with IBS symptoms. Can histamine cause...
Essential tips for travelling with IBS & SIBO
Travelling with IBS can be full of worry and anxiety, which can actually make your digestive symptoms even worse. Here are tips to get your flare up free holiday off to a good start so you can enjoy...
Can bacteria cause low iron or anaemia?
We all know that iron is an essential mineral for our health, but did you know our gut bacteria also rely on it? So could gut bacteria cause anaemia, due to their need for this essential mineral? As...
Could Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth be causing your constipation?
What if your constipation was down to microbes in your gut making your digestion slow down? If you've struggled with constipation for a long time, you may have Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth. What...
Are prebiotics good for IBS?
If you've tried taking prebiotics for your IBS you might have noticed they can really make a big impact. And not always in a good way! Prebiotics are a type of short chain sugars found in plant...
How to reintroduce foods after an elimination diet
When you’ve avoided certain foods for a really long time it can be difficult to start eating them again. Many of my clients really worry about reintroducing foods again. This is really...
IgG food Intolerance test – Should I get a test for IBS?
As a nutritionist working with IBS I’ve spoken to hundreds of people looking for cures for their digestive issues. If you’re searching for a solution, and tempted to get a food intolerance test then...
Nutrients for hair loss for vegetarians
If you’re experiencing unexplained hair loss it can feel really worrying. It’s important to understand the potential root causes to work out what you need to do. One of the causes may be that your...
Foods for acid reflux
What foods are good for reflux, and which foods make things worse? If you've got Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease or GORD (called Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD in the US and Canada) then...