Does being overweight cause IBS?

Does being overweight cause IBS?

I’m getting straight to the point with this one – There isn’t any evidence that being a heavier weight causes IBS. But, what we eat, and the way food moves through the body can impact our body size, and can also affect digestive symptoms like...
Gut Reset method – IBS nutrition support

Gut Reset method – IBS nutrition support

This post gives you an overview of what you might expect in the 3 month Gut Reset programme. I use a comprehensive model for supporting IBS and gut health which has been tried and tested with hundreds of clients.   True gut health incorporates food, lifestyle and...
IBS and periods: What you need to know

IBS and periods: What you need to know

If you have IBS and periods you’ve probably experienced changes in your bowel habits through the menstrual cycle. You might be wondering whether you can do anything about worsening of IBS around your period. In this post I’m explaining why we get period poos, why you...
Should you do Veganuary with IBS?

Should you do Veganuary with IBS?

For many January = Veganuary. But should you do Veganuary with IBS? If you’re interested in a vegan diet you might wonder whether going vegan could help improve your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms.  For anyone who is unfamiliar with Veganuary, it’s a chance to...
Vitamin D – does it help IBS and SIBO?

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 call it vitamin D for now!)  The first thing to note, is...
Is ginger good for IBS and SIBO?

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 way of supporting your digestive system.  Ginger for slow transit time...
Your IBS diet change – how to compromise

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 order to get relief from your digestive symptoms? I’m Anna Mapson, a...
Is coffee bad for IBS?

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 navigate all the information out there and find a good diet that works...
Best and worst exercise for IBS sufferers

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 challenging, so I’ve outlined the best and worst exercises for...
10 bad habits contributing to IBS

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 diets or supplements to help relieve your symptoms but nothing...