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Ep.2 Mindful Eating for IBS – How to eat

Ep.2 Mindful Eating for IBS – How to eat

Could changing HOW you eat help improve your IBS? Today’s episode is all about mindful eating. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard that term before, I’m going to explain to you a little bit about what I actually mean. And there’s going...
Bile Acid Diarrhoea – A Forgotten Reason For IBS-D?

Bile Acid Diarrhoea – A Forgotten Reason For IBS-D?

Struggling with IBS-D? Did you know it could be related to bile acid diarrhoea (BAD)? You might not have heard of this, but some studies show that around 34% of people with Diarrhoea predominant IBS may have bile acid malabsorption. What are bile acids? Bile is made...
Why breakfast is important if you have IBS

Why breakfast is important if you have IBS

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Many people I work say they just don’t feel hungry in the morning, and so avoid eating. Maybe you don’t want to start off your bloating that hits as soon as you eat. Or you feel a bit nauseous first thing and want to...
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...
Fruit and IBS – what to eat and what to avoid

Fruit and IBS – what to eat and what to avoid

I find working with my IBS clients that many people get worried about eating fruit due to their sensitive digestion.  If you have been avoiding fruits for ages you may be wondering whether you could, or should, be bringing it back in to your diet again.  Why do fruits...
Your vagus nerve and constipation – 7 ways to help

Your vagus nerve and constipation – 7 ways to help

You might not have made a connection between the vagus nerve and constipation, but this post explains what you need to know.  The vagus nerve is a super highway of information between your brain and your gut. What goes on in vagus does NOT stay in vagus! In this blog...
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...
How to use prokinetics in SIBO

How to use prokinetics in SIBO

This post will help explain the function, and benefits of using a prokinetic and how it can affect SIBO. What is a prokinetic agent The word means promoting (pro) and move (kinetic), so it’s about promoting movement. Prokinetic supplements and medicines help to...