There is considerable overlap between the symptoms of endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), two of the leading causes of chronic pelvic pain in women. Research has found that approximately one-third of women with endometriosis meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS, with one study finding ...
Quick Tips To Get Rid Of Constipation And Get Digestion Moving
For people with constipation type IBS, the low FODMAP diet alone is often not enough to relieve or prevent symptoms. Here are some very simple tips to get your bowels moving and relieve constipation quickly. 1. Relax Easier said than done a lot of the time, however, more and more ...
PCOS And IBS: How To Cope When You Have Both
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of women during their reproductive years and of these almost half will have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, according to a 2010 study. Never heard of PCOS? Here is a quick run down. PCOS is a complex condition with hormonal, metabolic and ...
A Simple Guide to Probiotics and Prebiotics
Many people switch off when reading or hearing about probiotics and prebiotics. Maybe they sound too scientific to be relatable or assume they are things you buy from the chemist. Probiotics and prebiotics are ABSOLUTELY essential for good gut health and are found naturally in some of the foods we ...
Giving Up Grains is Seriously Not Healthy
Why do the latest health trends always seem to override the actual facts? Grain free or low grain diets like the ketogenic and paleo diets have been floating around for a while now claiming the usual health benefits like weight loss, increased energy and reduced belly fat. Let me tell you as a ...
Are you needing to run to the bathroom after eating?
Just a little pre-note - if this title applies to you and happens on the regular then definitely see a doctor as you could possibly have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). If you do have IBS and have not yet tried the low FODMAP diet then we highly recommend! It has helped many people find relief from ...
Common causes of constipation
Constipation is an issue that affects 1 in 10 kids and 1 in 5 adults living in Australia. More than half of people with IBS will also experience constipation. It is an issue that is straining almost 25% of the country yet no one likes to talk about it! Lets get to the nitty gritty. Are you ...
The secret window to your gut health
So beautifully put by Dr Karl and Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics Clare Collins – like the eyes are the windows to your soul, the toilet bowl is the window to your gut health - so get looking! What am I looking for? I recently completed a project which involved creating a chart (see below) ...