Following a low FODMAP diet can seem bland when you can’t use onion or garlic anymore, but there are many low FODMAP herbs for tasty alternatives! This blog post will explain how you can use herbs to add flavours to your dishes whilst following a low FODMAP diet. LOW FODMAP HERBS You can find which…
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Low FODMAP spices
If you would like to find out more about low FODMAP spices, then this article is for you! Following a low FODMAP diet can initially seem quite bland, but there are SO many spices you can use to make things a little tastier. In this article, we will explain which spices are low FODMAP, which…
Yoga for IBS – Can it really help?
You may be wondering if you should be doing yoga for IBS? In this article, we will discuss what yoga is, if and how it can help with IBS and what types of yoga and poses are most beneficial. Can yoga help with IBS? Yes! It can help to reduce some of the symptoms that…
Do I have IBS? 10 quiz questions
Welcome to our ‘Do I have IBS quiz!’ Have you been suffering from digestive issues? You might wonder if you have IBS. Take our Do I have IBS quiz to help you assess if you have symptoms similar to IBS. Disclaimer: Our ‘Do I have IBS quiz’ is for general education purposes only. It is…
Rectal pain – how to resolve this using diet
Many people with rectal pain feel uncomfortable talking about their symptoms and how it affects their lives. However, it is relatively common and can have many causes. In this article we are going to explain what rectal pain is, the common causes and treatments. What is rectal pain? Rectal pain occurs when someone is experiencing…
IBS symptoms in females
IBS symptoms in females are similar to those that males experience. However, some women report specific differences in the symptoms they experience. Women are 1.5-3 times more likely to have IBS than males and women seek IBS health services twice as often as males (1, 2). This post will discuss why IBS is more prevalent…
IBS symptoms in men
IBS is common amongst both men and women, but do the symptoms of IBS in men differ? This post will discuss why some IBS symptoms may be more prevalent in men than women and why. What is IBS? The British Society of Gastroenterology classes IBS as a disorder between the gut-brain axis. This means that…
11 WAYS TO TREAT IBS NATURALLY
INTRODUCTION You might be wondering if you can treat IBS naturally. Although IBS has no known cure, there are several ways in which you can manage symptoms naturally. In this article, we will discuss 11 ways to treat IBS, including fibre supplementation, diet modification, sleep optimisation, yoga and more. WHAT ARE NATURAL REMEDIES? Natural remedies…
How to use olive oil for constipation
Have you heard of using olive oil for constipation? You might wonder if it is worth taking it for your IBS. This article will look at whether olive oil can help with constipation, how it works, and its possible side effects. We will also discuss alternative oils and methods to help manage constipation. What is…
25 low FODMAP soup recipes
Soups are quick, easy and affordable meals, so in this post we are going to share 25 low FODMAP soup recipes with you. Soups are a simple way to increase your fibre and micronutrient intake, and the plant diversity in your diet. Fibre plays an important role in overall gut health (1). Research shows that…
