Best gut health hack for better digestion
Stop scrolling all those blogs about better gut health! This is my best gut health advice, the one thing you need to do to get better digestion. If you're looking to improve your gut health my...
Vitamin D – does it help IBS and SIBO?
Could a supplement of vitamin D help improve your quality of life if you have IBS? Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin (it's not actually even a vitamin but a hormone, but let's just...
Red flags for bowel movements, and what’s a perfect poo
You might not often discuss your bowel habits with your nearest and dearest, but sometimes it's worth getting a second opinion. In this blog post I'm talking about a list of red flags for bowel...
Is ginger good for IBS and SIBO?
Have you ever tried ginger for IBS or SIBO? Ginger is a root herb used as a food flavouring and also has traditionally been used as a medicine. It’s a well-known anti-inflammatory and can be a good...
Understanding SIBO bloating – causes & solutions
If you’re dealing with daily bloating that leaves you uncomfortable or looking six months pregnant, SIBO might be the cause. As a nutritional therapist working with people who have SIBO, bloating...
Your IBS diet change – how to compromise
We all want to get what we want, right? And sometimes we have to make some changes and compromises to get there… The question is, how much compromise are you willing to make in your IBS diet in...
Is coffee bad for IBS?
Do you love a morning coffee? Most people do, but is coffee bad for IBS? And the impact it has on our gut. I’m Anna Mapson, a registered nutritional therapist and I help people who’ve got IBS to...
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 and limiting it can be at times. If you're like my clients, you may have already tried multiple elimination...
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?
If you’ve struggled with constipation for years and nothing seems to help, there might be a reason you haven't yet thought of. A condition called Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) could be...
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...
Does IBS run in the family?
Does IBS run in your family? I always ask my IBS clients if their parents have ongoing gut issues, or if anything runs in the family to understand the family picture.It's likely that someone else in...
Best seeds for IBS
Seeds are incredibly nutritious and a great way to increase your fibre and protein intake when you have IBS. They are mostly all low FODMAP so suitable if you're attempting to reduce fermentable...
9 causes of fatigue in IBS
If you have IBS you may also experience fatigue. In fact around 60% of people with IBS experience extreme exhaustion, and fatigue is the third most common non-digestive complaint. This is more than...
A beginner’s guide to the low FODMAP diet
Has your doctor has told you to try the low FODMAP diet for your IBS symptoms? But you're confused about what to actually eat? Take a look at my guide to FODMAPs. What is the low FODMAP diet? The...
When the low FODMAP diet doesn’t work
Have you tried the FODMAP diet but it didn’t work? Many of my clients come to me saying they’ve already tried several diets for IBS including dairy free, gluten free and the low FODMAP diet. This is...
Are fermented foods good for IBS?
You've probably heard someone recommend fermented foods are a good idea for improving gut health, but are fermented foods good for IBS? What are fermented foods? Fermented foods include foods like:...
The Real Causes of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
If you're searching for the causes of IBS symptoms, you've probably Googled a few hundred pages! This blog post suggests five key reasons for someone developing IBS. What is IBS? Irritable Bowel...
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? It might be something you think about much, but when I'm working with my clients it's something I ask people to think about. I've got four...
Best Herb Teas for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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. I often recommend them to my clients. The...
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 article will look at the link between hair loss and irritbale bowel syndrome The gut / scalp connection Our...
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? If you're worried about how much you think about food and your digestion this article might help. Anxiety about food and IBS are very common...
Could meditation help your gut health?
There is a growing body of evidence about the link between the brain and our gut, so how does meditation help improve gut health? Many of my clients notice that when they are more stressed their...
Should I get a stool test for IBS?
If you've had IBS for a while you might be considering getting a stool test, but should you bother? As an IBS nutritionist I sometimes use this tool to help my clients. What can a stool test tell...
Why traditional diets don’t work if you have IBS
Have you wondered why slimming clubs and traditional diets don't work if you have IBS? Or perhaps they work for a bit, but not for the long term? Perhaps you've tried slimming clubs yourself and...
The Best Diet for IBS
If you want to change your diet to support a sensitive digestion how do you know which is the best diet for IBS? There are many diets reported to improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome. After years of...
How to lose weight when you’ve got IBS
Are you fed up of trying to lose weight, but feeling frustrated that healthy food trigger your IBS symptoms? It can feel like typical weight loss advice tells you to eat food that makes you feel...
Why is my IBS worse in the hot weather?
If you suffer with IBS, you may be experiencing a change in your symptoms with the hot weather during this summer. It can spoil your enjoyment of nice weather (and in the UK you'll blink and miss...
How potato salad is good for the gut
Make potato salad part of your summer picnics and BBQs because cold cooked potatoes are good for our gut health. Gut microbes love cold potatoes Cold cooked potatoes are great for your gut health...
Comfort Eating Tips – Overeating
Are you a comfort eater? Eating more than normal at the moment? During this uncertainty of the corona virus, there are significant stressors in our lives, so many people turn to food to help them...
Store Cupboard Cooking
Are you looking for inspiration for store cupboard cooking? Want to know how to make beans taste nice? We are in strange times for food shopping and cooking with everyone at home. Most foods seem...
How to get better sleep during lockdown
During the coronavirus crisis I know many of my clients and friends are struggling with sleep during lockdown. It's not surprising, we are facing a major crisis, and the outcome is far from...
Tips for Constipation
Constipation is really common and lots of my clients suffer with this. It might be embarrassing to talk about, but finding help for your particular situation can help to get you more comfortable....
Gluten free diet for IBS – How to be healthy
Are you following a gluten free diet for IBS? There is a growing trend to give up gluten, and with the shelves full of gluten free products there is more choice than ever before if you're gluten...
Do probiotics help with weight loss?
We know weight loss is more than just cutting down your calories and doing a bit of exercise, but could taking probiotics help with weight loss? You might be tempted by a sensational headline, and...
Aim For Body Recomposition Not Weight Loss
Should I lose weight or aim for body recomposition? If you're on a mission to lose weight then you might find this post helpful to reframe your goals. Sometimes when I'm working with clients who...
Does dry January help your gut health?
Are you giving up alcohol for dry January? Lots of people give up the booze after drinking too much at Christmas. If you're starting the year alcohol-free what does it to do your gut health? How...