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 for your IBS!

😅 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.

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😅 What is the worst advice someone has ever given you for your IBS?

🙋‍♀️ I feel like I have ‘heard it all’ but I am sure I will still be shocked by some of your stories.

😩 The worst advice someone gave me was to avoid fiber. Surprise surprise this did not help, and actually went on to make my symptoms worse.

🫠 Advice can come from many sources – your doctor, dietitian, friend, Karen down the road, the lady in the shop or a number of well meaning relatives. But the wrong advice not only does not work, it may lead to poorer gut health.

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😩 It sucks to find out that you can’t tolerate a FODMAP because it may mean avoiding foods that you love.

🙋‍♀️ So one of the most common questions we get in the Take Control group is – ‘will I be able to tolerate more at a later date?’

🥳 The answer is yes! And there’s 3 reasons why this is when you implement the right science.

1️⃣ Many FODMAPs are broken down by gut mcirobiota which we know is disrupted in people with IBS. If you strategically target your gut microbiota (which is what the Take Control Process does) then you can improve your digestive process. There’s 4 core areas to consider – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.

2️⃣ Once you learn exactly which FODMAPs are your issue then you can often match these with a specific enzyme which will break down the FODMAP for you. This is not the same as taking random enzymes from the pharmacy.

3️⃣ In IBS we sadly see the gut is quite hypersensitive- this means that the gut will send signaling back to the brain such as discomfort or pain, even in relation to normal digestion. So once we target this you may find that you can actually tolerate a certain amount of undigested FODMAP in your gut.

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