One of the first things I look at when working with someone who has IBS or IBS-like symptoms is the state of the gut microbiome. Dysbiosis, a term used to describe an imbalanced gut microbiome, is one of the most common factors in IBS symptoms developing. Dysbiosis can look like one or a combination of: […]

I started making my own yoghurt a couple of years ago for a couple of reasons: One, because store bought dairy-free yoghurt is SO expensive. And two, it often contains ingredients I don’t want to have in my yoghurt, like sweetener and carrageenan. Making your own yoghurt gives you control over the fermentation process which means a […]

If you’re constantly asking yourself “Why am I so bloated all the time?” — even after trying all the usual fixes — this is for you.

“You have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s a women’s thing- you’re all just afraid to poop”. This is what my (then) Doctor said as he wrote me a prescription. At this point, I had been suffering from chronic IBS symptoms for two years. After following the standard advice to eat more fiber and drink lots of […]

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Diet plays a major role in controlling IBS symptoms but what that diet looks like exactly depends greatly on the person. An important thing to consider when looking at what to eat for IBS is the state of your gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is a complex community of microbes. Various lifestyle and diet factors can lead […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”13px|||||” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.4em”] The majority of nutrition coaching I do involves functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS which means I am always on the lookout for potential food sensitivities. The different layers of functional gastrointestinal disorders often include an overactive immune system, a compromised intestinal lining and […]

Let me tell you a personal story that may resonate with many of you that are suffering from heartburn. Many, many years ago, I suffered from heartburn, indigestion and belching daily. I was also stressed, eating a poor diet and drinking alcohol often. My heartburn was so severe that I was in extreme pain after […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.19.11″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.19.11″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.4em”] Bloating and abdominal distension are the most common reasons people reach out to me for coaching. Having suffered through my own experiences with bloating and distension, I understand how frustrating, uncomfortable and embarrassing it is. There are many reasons for bloating and distension and it […]

Controlling IBS means a change in our diet and lifestyle. For some, motivation is high at the beginning to start a nutrition plan, make lifestyle changes and get symptoms under control but this motivation may fizzle out after a few weeks. Some people may feel they lack motivation to even start. This is completely normal. Motivation […]