Please note that this article is for general information only and not personalised medical advice. You should not take this or any other medication without checking with your own doctor first. Buscopan is a common IBS medication which you may have been prescribed by your doctor. In this article, I will explain what Buscopan is…
Low FODMAP bread
Finding a good low FODMAP bread is important when you are on the low FODMAP diet so that you are able to create simple meals. After all, an easier life means less stress which will be great for your irritable bowel syndrome. In this article I am going to explain how to choose a suitable…
The Low Fermentation Diet for SIBO
The Cedars Sinai Diet, also know as The Low Fermentation Diet, was originally developed by Dr Mark Pimentel of Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA. The diet used to manage symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this article I am going to outline the low fermentation diet and how it works to reduce SIBO…
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and IBS: Managing Mental Health to Help IBS
Research has shown that 54-95% of people with IBS suffer with psychiatric conditions such as generalised anxiety disorder (1, 2, 3). The link between IBS and psychiatric conditions is only partly understood. BUT the good news is there are multiple ways to help manage them. In this article I will explain the link between generalised…
Does Colonic Irrigation Help IBS?
Colonic irrigation is often marketed as way to improve the immune system and clear out toxins from the system. There is currently no scientific evidence to back up any of the claims made about colonic irrigation. What is colonic irrigation? Colonic irrigation focuses on your colon, this is the part for your bowel which is…
Can you drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet?
Yes, you can drink alcohol on the low FODMAP diet. This post will explain the advice on alcohol when you have IBS, including which alcoholic drinks and mixers are low FODMAP. WHAT IS ALCOHOL? Like fat, protein and carbohydrates, alcohol is a macronutrient. When we drink alcoholic drinks, we are drinking the type known as ethanol….
The Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a 3 part process which reduces irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and identifies trigger foods. In this article I will explain what the diet entails, which foods are high in FODMAPs and how to follow the diet. Jump to; Low FODMAP Food List High FODMAP Food List The 3 stage process…
Low FODMAP Diet: Polenta Pizza Bites | THE IBS DIETITIAN
Ingredients (Serves 2) 500g ready made polenta 1 mozzarella ball 1 thin slice of ham (optional) 500g passata 1 tablespoon of garlic infused oil 1 tablespoon of oregano 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida Method 1.Preheat the oven to 220 ˚C Slice the polenta into 1 cm thins Spray the polenta with a little oil and bake…
What is Constipation and How Can You Treat It
It is likely that constipation will affect you at some point in your life. In fact, it is though to impact anywhere between 8 – 50 % of the UK’s population (1). Unfortunately, because publicly discussing your bowels is not really the norm, you may be left wondering ‘what is constipation’? And, if you suffer…
What are the Symptoms and Causes of IBS?
Maybe you’ve noticed a new symptom that comes with your IBS – back pain. As if there weren’t enough already! In this article I will explain what the symptoms of IBS are and also what the causes of IBS can be. These are two confusing topics which you will need to understand in order to…
