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Welcome to the IBS & Gut Health Blog, your trusted source for practical, evidence-informed advice on managing IBS and improving digestion.
Here, you’ll find clear, helpful articles covering common IBS symptoms, proven relief strategies, gut health nutrition tips, and lifestyle approaches that support lasting digestive balance. Each post is written to help you understand your body better, feel more confident around food, and take back control of your daily life.
IBS and Food Intolerances vs Allergies
What’s the Difference? Right then. If you’ve got IBS, you’ll know exactly what this feels like… You’re not even excited about going out for food anymore. Not because you’re “picky”… but because you’re thinking: “What’s in it?” “Will this set me off?” “Am I going to...
Why is the Low FODMAP Diet so complicated?
Let's talk about the Low FODMAP diet.Why it rarely works. And why it can actually make things worse for people with IBS. Over the past 10 years, I've seen so many clients try this (some almost in tears telling me about it) so let's unpack why it's not always the...
IBS and Mental Health Link
Why do so many people with IBS and IBD also struggle with mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety and even depression? This can be for several reasons which I will outline below: The Gut Brain Axis The gut brain axis is a two-way communication centre between the...
Hydration and IBS: Why Water Matters for Gut Health
Love It or Hate It: Why Drinking Water Is Non-Negotiable for Gut Health Water is essential to life, yet it is one of the most overlooked foundations of health, particularly when it comes to digestion and gut function. In my experience, the vast majority of people...
Sugar and IBS: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Sugar is one of the most talked about dietary issues in gut health, and for good reason. While we have been told sugar is “bad” for years, most people don’t realise just how much it affects the digestive system, the gut microbiome and symptoms of IBS. Sugar is...
Why Bread Sucks With IBS…
Staple Diet Bread is a staple part of the daily diet for the western world and is the one food that is seen as being 'irreplaceable'. This can be challenging if you are struggling with an intolerance to one or more of the ingredients in bread. Bread was introduced to...
Intermittent Fasting and IBS: A Simple Guide
Intermittent fasting is a powerful way to give your digestive system a well deserved break, allowing the body’s natural repair and protection processes to work more effectively. This can be particularly helpful if you’re feeling unwell, overwhelmed, inflamed or simply...
Understanding Circadian Rhythms: How Your Body and Gut Work Around the Clock
Our bodies are finely tuned systems, guided by a 24-hour internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. This rhythm influences nearly every aspect of health, including sleep, energy, hormone balance, digestion and bowel function. For people with IBS or sensitive...
Dining Out With IBS
Dining Out with IBS: Making Sensible Choices for Gut Health Dining out can feel like navigating a minefield when you have IBS. It often seems like no matter what you order, you risk a painful, uncomfortable flare-up. And to make matters more confusing, you might eat...