Posts in IBS
5 signs you’ve been on an IBS elimination diet for too long

IBS and its common symptoms like constipation and diarrhea always have a root cause. The challenge is that many of these root causes share similar symptoms. So how do we find what's causing a client's IBS symptoms? Our motto is "test, don't guess." Functional root cause IBS testing has helped thousands of our clients move beyond an 'IBS' label to actually identify why they have symptoms and take effective action to address them.

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Eating for IBS: How to Choose the Best Diet for You

Food and IBS can be a love-hate relationship. Or, if your symptoms are particularly bad, it’s mostly just hate-hate. But you’ll be glad to know that foods can heal as well as harm and figuring out which is which is key to getting your IBS symptoms under control and giving your body the space to heal. If you’re new to the world of gut-healing diets for IBS, unsure of what you should be eating for IBS and don’t yet know your polyols from your paleo, then this is the blog for you!

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How to Test for IBS Root Causes

IBS and its common symptoms like constipation and diarrhea always have a root cause. The challenge is that many of these root causes share similar symptoms. So how do we find what's causing a client's IBS symptoms? Our motto is "Test, don't guess." Functional root cause IBS testing has helped thousands of our clients move beyond an 'IBS' label to actually identify why they have symptoms and take effective action to address them.

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Side Effects of Constipation: Top 10 You Need to Know

Here are the top 10 side effects of constipation on the body that we see almost everyday in our clinic. While most people think of constipation as just an annoying symptom, it can also be the root cause of other symptoms and conditions, including fatigue, weight gain, low mood, and many more. Which is why it needs to be addressed as a priority for long term health.

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IBS Exercises: The best options for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Is exercise good for irritable bowel syndrome (or its root causes)? What IBS exercises work best? Can too much exercise trigger IBS symptoms? These are just a few of the questions I regularly get from clients who are completing a gut healing protocol. It’s something I struggled with on my own journey and is something I’m passionate about educating my clients and readers on.

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Natural IBS Treatment: It’s More Than Just Diet

There ARE natural IBS treatments beyond just diet. While diet is a great place to start your IBS healing journey, anyone who has been down this path will know that diet alone is not generally enough to achieve the lasting healing you deserve. Yes, diet is exceptionally important for short-term symptom management, but a more comprehensive protocol that also covers lifestyle factors and targeted supplementation is where the big gains are made.

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Top 5 Root Causes of IBS Based on Testing

Last week we talked about why you should never settle for an IBS diagnosis and how IBS is not a single disease with a single cause. We now know that it’s a whole host of diagnosable health issues, which is why we must look further for complete healing. And while the exact root cause, or combination of causes, is unique to each person, this week I want to share with you the five that I most commonly see in my ‘IBS’ clients.

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Why You Should Never Settle for an IBS Diagnosis

IBS is a BS diagnosis. There, I said it. But I say it from a place of genuine compassion because I want to help you understand what it really is. The symptoms you experience as someone diagnosed with IBS are very real and have a massive impact on your quality of everyday life. It can stop you from feeling comfortable with leaving the house, looking after your family, going to work, seeing friends or doing that exercise class you used to love.

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