How diet can help manage your IBS Many people these days have heard of the low FODMAPS diet and with good reason- 80% of people with IBS get less symptoms when they try it! FODMAPS are a group of slowly digested sugars which the bacteria in your gut feed off. They are found [...]
Simple lifestyle tips to manage IBS Lifestyle changes form a huge part of managing IBS symptoms. Here are some things I discuss with my patients: - Be active regularly. Exercise helps to get your gut moving which can help relieve bloating and gas. Even a 5-10 minute walk after meals can make a [...]
Dietary Changes for Cholesterol Why are cholesterol levels important, what should your numbers be and what dietary changes can help?
How to tell if you're getting enough fluid I find it very easy to go many hours without drinking water so I set alarms through the day to remind me! I also find having a big tumbler of water with a straw around me at all times helps so I have a few [...]
