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Digestive Enzymes in IBS: Do They Really Help?
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can feel like navigating a minefield of food triggers, unpredictable symptoms, and conflicting advice. Bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and constipation are all common struggles often leaving people searching for...
Gluten and IBS: Should You Avoid Gluten?
Many people who suffer from bloating, stomach pain, or irregular bowel habits assume gluten is to blame, but is it really that simple? IBS is a common gut disorder that affects millions worldwide, yet it remains poorly understood. Meanwhile, gluten-free diets have...
Travelling with IBS
If you've ever felt a wave of panic before boarding a flight or worried about bathroom access during a road trip, you're not alone. Travelling with IBS can feel like planning a military operation but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this guide, you’ll find...
IBS and Hot Weather: How Summer Heat Affects Your Gut
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How Long After Eating Do IBS Symptoms Start?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common but complex digestive disorder affecting the large intestine. It causes a wide range of symptoms; including bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and constipation. The presentation and severity of symptoms can vary significantly from...
Top Tips when Starting a Low FODMAP Diet
If you've been dealing with bloating, stomach pain, gas, or unpredictable bathroom trips, you may have heard about the low FODMAP diet. Designed primarily to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this evidence-based approach can bring significant relief...
Why does the FODMAP content of food change?
You may be feeling confused following the recent announcement about the changes in FODMAP content in foods. Many may not realize that the FODMAP levels in a particular food aren't fixed. Instead, they can change significantly based on several factors which I will...
Low FODMAP Chocolate : Easter Edition
Easter is one of the most chocolate-filled times of the year—and if you’re living with IBS, you might be wondering how to enjoy the holiday without paying for it later. The good news? You can indulge in delicious Easter chocolate without triggering symptoms. It’s all...
Chocolate Low FODMAP Friendly Guide
Are you on a low FODMAP diet and craving chocolate but confused as to what you can and cannot have? You are not alone. Finding delicious treats like chocolate can be a bit challenging for those following a low FODMAP diet. However, fear not, as I’ve prepared a...