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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.
Cucumber Benefits for Gut Health, IBS, Hydration and Digestion
Cucumber is one of those foods we all know… but probably do not give much thought to. It gets chopped into salads. Thrown into sandwiches. Dunked into hummus (my personal fave). Added to water if we are feeling particularly fancy! And occasionally placed over our...
I Tried the Carnivore Diet for 7 Days… Here’s What Actually Happened
If you'd asked me a few months ago whether I'd ever willingly give up fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices, and my beloved morning cup of tea, I'd have laughed in your face. And yet here we are. I tried the Carnivore Diet for seven days. Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, butter,...
Could Fiber Be the Reason You’re Feeling Bloated?
If you’ve got IBS, you’ve probably found yourself wondering whether fiber is helping your gut… or making your symptoms worse. You eat a healthy meal full of grains, vegetables, or beans, expecting your digestive system to thank you. Instead, you’re left with bloating,...
Are Fermented Foods Good for IBS? Here’s What You Need to Know…
Here's What You Need to Know If you've been looking for ways to improve your IBS, you've probably come across the same advice over and over again. “Eat more fermented foods." Kimchi. Kefir. Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Yoghurt. They're everywhere... Open social media and...
The Hidden Cost of Living With IBS
It's Not The Bloating. It's Everything Bloating Steals From You. When people think about IBS, they usually think about digestive symptoms. The bloating (nope - can't wear that)! The stomach pain. The constipation. The diarrhoea. The urgency. The wind (eek - not...
The One Thing Most Gastroenterologists Never Ask About
And it might be the missing piece of your IBS puzzle You finally get your appointment. Months of waiting. You sit down with the consultant. They ask about your symptoms. You have blood tests. Perhaps a colonoscopy. Maybe an endoscopy. The results come back....
Bristol Stool Chart: What Your Bowel Movements Reveal About Your Health
What Your Poo Is REALLY Telling You... Why the Bristol Stool Chart matters more than you think. Let’s talk about poo. Yep… we’re going there. Because honestly? Your bowel movements can tell you a HUGE amount about your gut health, digestion, hydration levels, stress,...
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen 2026 What to buy organic (and what not to panic about) Every year a list comes out that causes a little ripple in the nutrition world. The “Dirty Dozen”. This is the list of fruit and vegetables found to contain the highest levels...
Supplements: Are You Helping Yourself… or Just Buying Expensive Wee?
The Truth About Supplements No One Tells You (Especially If You Have IBS) Let’s be honest. Most people have a cupboard full of half-used supplements…Bought with good intentions…Taken for a week…Then forgotten. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The supplement industry...