Posts tagged IBS
10 Facts About IBS More People Need to Know (IBS Awareness Month)

The month of April marks Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month in North America. Many of you living with IBS know the feeling of not being able to go out in skinny jeans, or missing dinners with your friends and family, or even not being able to travel out of fear of your symptoms.

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3 Popular 'Gut Health Supplements' You Probably Shouldn't Waste Your Money On

While popular 'gut health supplements' — such as greens powders, random probiotics, and bloat powders, teas, and tonics — often promise us miracle results, most of them do not stand up to scrutiny, leaving many of us investing in products that fail to deliver us results and relief from digestive symptoms.

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Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatitis and IBS Connection: Don’t Let Your Symptoms Go Unchecked

Diseases of the pancreas can mimic other medical conditions, and accurate diagnosis is crucial. With the increase in access to information through social media it is becoming more and more common to hear about individuals who were incorrectly diagnosed (or self-diagnose), only to find out later that it was a more serious condition.

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Fatty Liver Disease & IBS: Supporting Your Gut-Liver Axis and How to Eat If You Have Both Conditions

Have you heard of the ‘gut-liver axis’? Truth be told, our liver and gut are highly connected and one system can impact the other. So if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and have also been told you may have a fatty liver or diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), then this might not be simply a coincidence! 

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Do Added Sugars Wreak Havoc on Your Gut-Microbiome? What You Need to Know!

In this article we break down added vs natural sugars, how high intake of added sugars may negatively impact the gut-microbiome, and how to consider a balance of sugars in your diet to support a health gut-microbiome.

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Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Post-biotics for IBS and Interstitial Cystitis

In this podcast interview with Interstitial Cystitis Dietitian Callie, I discuss key nutrients to support gut health, how they relate to interstitial cystitis and IBS, and break down the topic of fermented foods for gut health.

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Why Good Sleep Hygiene is Essential For IBS Freedom and Optimal Gut Function

Among the various factors that contribute to IBS symptoms developing, sleep disturbances and poor sleep hygiene are gaining increasing recognition. Let’s get into why sleep hygiene is crucial for managing IBS and optimal digestive health and natural steps to improve your sleep quality.

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