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 digestive issues? Histamine has three main actions in the digestive...
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 your well earned rest. Minimising IBS travel stress Prepare foods to...
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 humans, we don’t have a way to get rid iron, except through...
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 foods, and they also help to feed our healthy gut bacteria. Many...
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 understandable. If you’ve managed to reduce painful or embarrassing...
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 my short answer is no, don’t get an IgG test, save your money....
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 your family also has IBS. In one study IBS prevalence was 17%...
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 carbs in your diet. Seeds are generally cheaper than nuts, so they...
