Should I get a stool test for IBS?

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 you? Stool testing can tell you your levels of abundance of...
The Best Diet for IBS

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 working in this field as an IBS nutritionist I find with my Gut Reset...
Why is my IBS worse in the hot weather?

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 it!) There are a number of reasons why the heat can change our...
How potato salad is good for the gut

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 because they contain resistant starch which help feed the beneficial...
Tips for Constipation

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. There is a lot that can be done to manage this condition, even if you...
Gluten free diet for IBS – How to be healthy

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 free. Prefer audio?  >> 🎙️listen to my PODCAST EPISODE...
Do probiotics help with weight loss?

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 the thought of taking a pill instead of diet and lifestyle change. But...
Does dry January help your gut health?

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 does alcohol affect your gut health?  The microbes in our gut help...
Reducing Heartburn At Christmas

Reducing Heartburn At Christmas

Christmas is a time of eating more food than normal, with more high fat foods and alcohol that we’d normally eat. In addition we tend to move less, and slumped on the sofa after large meals we’re more at risk of acid reflux, better known as heartburn. So...