- THE IBS DIETITIAN

By Joe Veloso

‘I was first diagnosed with IBS-C in 2008.  Both my GP and consultant’s approach was to increase dietary fibre and take prescribed laxatives.  These helped to an extent, but didn’t address the bigger picture.
I never experienced complete relief but thought that was just the way things were going to be.  I had flare-ups on and off over the years with no idea what was causing them.  I’d heard of the Low FODMAP diet but never tried it, as it seemed complicated and intimidating.

I came across Kirsten on Instagram and I can honestly say the Take Control Programme has changed my life.  It feels like a more holistic approach in that it looks at the person as a whole – diet, FODMAPs, fibre, water intake, daily movement and stress – and how to manage these on a daily basis.

I no longer fear my symptoms because I can control them.  I won’t have to avoid my favourite foods because I know how much I can have without them causing any problems.

I found Kirsten extremely supportive.  Having access to her, and the other members of the programme through the Facebook group, made the process of FODMAP elimination and reintroduction so much easier to follow. Knowing there are so many other people going through the same process made me realise I wasn’t alone!

I’ve had a total turnaround with my symptoms and I’m only sorry I hadn’t come across Kirsten sooner – I would recommend her to anyone!’

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