Why does my stomach rumble? Causes of noisy digestion
Ever interrupted a meeting with a loud stomach rumble? Or heard sounds in there like a blocked drain is being cleared? Whilst it can be embarrassing, stomach noises aren't normally anything to worry...
Running with IBS – helpful hacks for better exercise
If you have tried running with IBS you may find strenuous exercise can give you diarrhoea, cramps or stomach pains. For those who run long distances you may get caught short with no toilet near you....
How to calm an IBS flare up
It can be so frustrating to be stopped in your tracks by an IBS flare up. Perhaps your belly has swelled up so you look pregnant, or you're rushing to the loo every 10 minutes so can't leave the...
How Many Times Should I Chew My Food?
Have you ever noticed how many times you chew your food? I've got four reasons why you should probably be chewing more than you currently are to support IBS symptoms. The importance of chewing your...
Herb Teas for IBS
Have you tried drinking herb teas for IBS? Soothing drinks which benefit your digestion can help you during an IBS flare up, or to keep bloating at bay. They are also a great way of adding hydration...
How to gain weight with IBS
You might feel it's impossible to gain weight with IBS symptoms thwarting your efforts. If you've been on strict elimination diets, or missing meals due to your sensitive digestion you may have lost...
IBS and hair loss
Some of my clients with IBS, also present with hair thinning and or hair loss. This is why I’m so excited about my new partnership with Trichology UK, where I'm working in a multi-disciplinary team...
Covid & Histamine – what is the link with long-covid?
Is there a link between covid and histamine? There is a growing number of people with long-covid, and their symptoms present in some ways similarly to patients with mast-cell-driven inflammation....
IBS & Disordered Eating – Food Anxiety
Can elimination diets for IBS lead to disordered eating? It's not normally clear which comes first, the anxiety about food triggering your symptoms, or the dietary restriction leading to stressful...