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Welcome to my website, I am Kirsten Jackson, a UK Registered Dietitian who has dedicated her life's work to helping those with IBS find real solutions.
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The IBS Dietitian
Kirsten Jackson aka ‘The IBS Dietitian’ is a UK consultant registered dietitian specialising in irritable bowel syndrome. Kirsten is fully trained low FODMAP dietitian and has incorporated this diet into her Take Control method that has helped 1000s of people with IBS.
Before becoming a low FODMAP dietitian, Kirsten suffered with IBS herself. After realising that the low FODMAP diet was only part of the answer, she developed the Take Control method which incorporates a more holistic approach to support IBS sufferers.
Credentials
BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics from The University of Hertfordshire
Published Author
13 + Years Experience
HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
PGCert From The University of Nottingham
BDA Qualified and Regulated
Forbes Health Board Member
Recent blog posts
Can Gas X (Simethicone) Help with IBS? A Dietitian Explains
How to Make an IBS-Friendly Pumpkin Spiced Latte
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The top 10 most commonly made IBS mistakes
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😩 Nausea is a very real (and under-talked-about) IBS related symptom 🤢
😊When nausea hits and meds aren’t helping or available, there’s a simple, evidence-based trick: inhaling an alcohol wipe.
🧐Studies show that sniffing isopropyl alcohol vapour can significantly reduce nausea within minutes—sometimes even more effectively than anti-nausea medication. It’s thought to work through ‘olfactory distraction’ and controlled breathing.
🙏Not a cure for IBS, but a handy tool for those flare-up moments when nausea is overwhelming. Cheap, accessible, and surprisingly effective.
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😩😩 Do you struggle to digest beans and pulses?
‼️ You are not alone! These little things contain a serious amount of food for the gut microbes which is great but the by-product is gas.
😅 So if your microbes are disrupted and your gut is already sensitive aka having IBS, then you are likely to have issues.
🙋♀️ But a few simple tweaks can mean that you can easily include beans and pulses in your diet without the negative side effects.
🥳When I work with clients they are actually surprised to find that IBS support is more about improving food tolerance than ending up with this long list of things to avoid. Because good gut health comes from a varied diet, not restricted. This also means that even if you do have IBS, you can benefit from a healthy diet just like someone else.
👇 Comment ‘guide’ below to get a copy of my free IBS guide.
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😩 Is your diarrhea being caused by constipation?
😩 Many people make the mistake of thinking their looser stools are the leading factor when actually it is that constipation and once they focus on this – symptoms resolve.
🙏 This could even be the reason why your symptoms have not improved so far.
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🎁 Buying a present at Christmas isn’t about how much you spend. It’s about the thought behind it. And when it comes to IBS, a gift that brings comfort or is genuinely useful is often the most appreciated.
🧣 Cashmere. Anything.
No, cashmere is not an evidence based treatment. But when IBS is uncontrolled, structured or tight clothing can feel unbearable. Many people spend flare up days or work from home days in looser clothing. Giving someone the chance to do that in luxury can feel incredibly thoughtful. Cashmere is something that can be enjoyed regardless of what their belly is doing.
🍵🍫 Tea and dark chocolate.
Both are generally well tolerated for people with IBS and can genuinely help symptoms. The key here is to go high end. That way it feels like a treat, not the present someone bought because nothing else worked.
📘 My book.
This is a thoughtful gift, but also a genuinely useful one for anyone with IBS. It can be used as a simple, trusted resource during a flare up, or followed step by step to work towards long term symptom control.
🌿 Lavender pillow spray.
Move over, pointless toiletry gift sets. Many people find lavender deeply relaxing, and better relaxation at bedtime improves sleep quality. Better sleep supports the gut, the nervous system, and digestive symptoms overall.
🔥 Electronic heat pad.
Heat helps relax muscles, which can be incredibly useful for someone dealing with stomach cramps or a tender abdomen. A hot water bottle works, of course, but an electronic heat pad allows more movement and flexibility. It elevates the gift from practical to genuinely supportive.
📩 For more guidance on IBS, comment GUIDE below and I’ll send you a copy of my FREE IBS guide.
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Many women who’ve had an eating disorder are told they’re “recovered”… yet soon after, IBS symptoms begin.
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What’s really happening?
Lingering restrictive habits, over-training, and pressure to maintain a lower body weight can quietly fuel chronic digestive issues — even years later.
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The good news: with the right support, your gut can heal, and your relationship with food and your body can improve more than you ever expected. 💙
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💬 Comment “guide” to get my FREE IBS Starter Guide.
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🤯 One of the biggest complaints I hear about IBS is the amount of brain space it takes up.
❤️ And the good news is that once you get on a clear pathway to control your brain space become MUCH more available.
👀 Chat GPT is a really useful tool to help you organise and focus your efforts. For Take Control members there’s actually a lesson on this in the bonus area.
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Breaking news for women with constipation 🚨
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Finally, gut research that reflects our bodies.
Regular, comfortable bowel movements are possible. 💛✨
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🙋♀️ One of my go-to IBS supplements is psyllium husk.
😅 It is not overly nice to drink but boy does it work!
💩Great for D and C – it bulks out that stool which helps the gut regulate the speed and then helps you fully empty at the other end.
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