Finally, a solution
 for your IBS!

😩 Monash have had a huge update last month did you miss it?

😅 They retested several foods – some foods changed FODMAP category entirely. Some foods which we previously used for reintroduction were found to have other FODMAPs in them meaning they are no longer suitable and some foods were found to have less FODMAPs that previous thought.

🙋‍♀️ If you are on one of the @theibsdietitianclinic programs then you already have access to the updated guidance.

👍 First things first – don’t panic. If you are past reintroduction and have good control, continue how you are and simply trial foods again that you couldn’t previously manage every so often (we recommend doing this especially if you are following the Take Control principles which should improve tolerance). But if you are 1/2 way through then consider re-trying some foods.

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😅 If you are in our Take Control group or a 121 client then you will know by now how obsessed I am with psyllium husk and what it can do for your IBS.

🙏So I was delighted to see this amazing idea that @mrguthealth came up with (and a little jealous I didn’t think of it myself!).

😅 Because husk is really great but it also tests that gag reflex – this jelly looks a lot easier to manage!

🙋‍♀️ Psyllium husk works in IBS to change the stool consistency by making this formed stools that the bowel can manage the timing of – so it is good for constipation AND looser stools (or mixed type symptoms).

✅ Dose wise – I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon twice per day so this Jelly would be a little over this. Make it and simply eat 1/3rd in the morning time and 1/3rd sometime later in the day.

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😅 Do any of these surprise you?

🟩 Antispasmodics – we commonly see these these on our clients notes but when we ask our clients they don’t really see that they make much impact and this is in keeping with the research. I would always stop these if they are not working.

🟩 The low FODMAP diet – we use this process with most but not all clients to identify any dietary triggers.

🟩 Imodium – a common anti-diarrheal medication which is often advised to IBS sufferers or something we find that people self medicate with. The issue is that it can cause constipation or dependence psychologically and is really not needed. But we don’t demand clients come off this straight away, there needs to be a step by step process to help their trust.

🟩 Peppermint oil capsules – some research to show these help. But make sure you take them around 20 mins before each meal.

🟩 Fasting – absolutely not. We often see clients who skip meals or fast as a coping mechanism, to be able to leave the house. But long term it worsens the gut. Again we need to tackle this step by step, first of all getting that persons confidence and control online before we introduce new meal patterns.

🟩 Gluten free diet – gluten is NOT a trigger for IBS but foods where gluten are often contain fructans which is a trigger. Some people find just reducing their intake of these types of food alone can help symptoms. But note you don’t need a strict diet and should not avoid until you have had your Coeliac screen.

‼️‼️‼️ Comment ‘guide’ below for my free IBS guide.

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