IBS flare-ups can happen even when your symptoms are generally well controlled. While there isn't a quick fix, there are practical, evidence-based strategies that can help ease abdominal pain, bloating and bowel symptoms so you can get back to feeling like yourself....
If you've been following the low FODMAP diet carefully but you're still experiencing bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea or urgency, you're not alone. The low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective dietary therapies for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), helping many...
If you're following a low FODMAP diet, you've probably come across the term polyols. But what exactly are they, and why do they seem to cause digestive symptoms for some people with IBS? Polyols are one of the five groups of FODMAPs: short-chain carbohydrates that can...
Traveling with IBS can feel overwhelming. Whether you're worried about finding safe foods, managing symptoms on a long flight, or being far from a restroom, it's understandable to feel anxious before a trip. As a Registered Dietitian, IBS and Low FODMAP Diet...
If your IBS symptoms seem to worsen during the summer months, you're not alone. As a registered dietitian specializing in IBS, I often hear from my clients that, in the heat, their IBS symptoms get worse: increased bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation....
If you have IBS, yoga can be a simple way to support digestion and calm the gut-brain connection. Research suggests yoga may help reduce symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea while also easing stress—one of the most common IBS triggers. As...
If you live with IBS, you know how frustrating it can be to feel like every meal is a guessing game. Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and gas can make eating stressful instead of enjoyable. The best evidence-based approach for managing IBS symptoms is...
Welcome back to my FODMAP Explained series! In this set of articles, I break down the acronym FODMAP and share practical tips to help you reduce digestive symptoms while still enjoying the widest variety of foods possible. In this post, we’re focusing on the letter...
Fermented foods are often praised for their potential gut health benefits, but if you have IBS, you may be wondering whether they will help or worsen your symptoms. Fermented foods are widely associated with improved digestion, yet not all of them are suitable during...