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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.
My IBS Journey – From IBS Hell to IBS Freedom…
It seems almost inevitable that I ended up becoming an IBS Coach, although I certainly wouldn’t have thought so when I was younger. I didn’t choose gut health because it looked like a good business niche or because I fancied spending my working life literally talking...
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...
Sugar and IBS: Cravings, Gut Symptoms and Health Risks
Let Us Stop Pretending Sugar Is Harmless Sugar is not a cute little treat that becomes a problem only when somebody eats an entire birthday cake with a serving spoon. Added sugar is everywhere, it is heavily marketed, it is easy to overconsume and it can keep people...
The Hidden Cost of Living With IBS…
When people think about IBS, they usually think about digestive symptoms. The bloating -nope, can't wear THAT. The stomach pain. Constipation. Diarrhoea. Urgency. Wind - oh God, not again. And those fabulous stomach noises that always seem to wait until you're sitting...
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,...