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Why laxatives should never be used for weight loss

Why laxatives should never be used for weight loss

Gut health trends on Tiktok such as #guttok have been responsible for spreading myths such as laxatives help with weight loss. This is completely inaccurate, and may even harm your health. As an IBS nutritionist I sometimes recommend people use laxatives for...
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...
How to gain weight with IBS

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 weight without intending to. Unexpected, or undesired...