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Allergies vs Intolerances
Food Prep Nightmares, Intolerances, and That One Guest Who Can’t Eat Anything… Right then. Hands up if you’ve ever been halfway through prepping dinner when a guest casually mentions they’re “gluten AND dairy intolerant”? Cue panic. Cue the lasagne going in the bin....
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 With IBS
Love It or Hate It, Here’s Why You Need to Drink More Water Water is essential to life, yet many people overlook its importance—especially when it comes to gut health. A staggering 95% of those who seek help for gut issues are severely dehydrated, which only worsens...
Sugar With IBS
Sugar Is More Addictive Than Cocaine—Yes, Really! Sugar is one of the greatest cons of the 20th and 21st centuries. It’s pushed on us from every direction, making it no surprise that so many people struggle with their health. The reality is, sugar is far more...
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
A Simple Guide to Intermittent Fasting: Resting Your Digestive System for Better Health Intermittent fasting is a powerful way to give your digestive system a well-deserved break, allowing your body’s natural repair and protect functions to work more effectively. This...
Your Sleep Wake Cycle
Understanding Circadian Rhythms: How Your Body Works Around the Clock Our bodies are finely tuned machines, operating on a 24-hour internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. This biological rhythm governs nearly every aspect of our physical, mental, and emotional...
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...