By Annika Wood and Sascha McMeekin (IBS Dietitian) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause painful and uncomfortable symptoms. Approximately 11% of the world’s population is thought to have IBS with women under the age of 50 years being most at risk. Could you be one of these people? What does it feel like to have IBS? People with IBS have ongoing abdominal pain that is associated with a change their bowel habits (either becoming mo

By Sim Sekhon and Sascha McMeekin If IBS flare-ups are keeping you up, getting you down or taking over, read on to learn the 3 ways to...

By Sim Sekhon & Sascha McMeekin Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is typically a life-long condition. Your IBS symptoms are likely to vary in intensity over time and can even switch from being diarrhoea-predominant to constipation-predominant. Periods of intense IBS symptoms, such as increase abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation, are known as ‘IBS flare-ups’. The first thing to know about IBS flare-ups is that all IBS sufferers experience them at one time or

By Annika Wood & Sascha McMeekin Are your IBS symptoms causing you to feel stressed, or is your stress contributing to your IBS? Help! Increased stress, anxiety and/or depression can often be accompanied by symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation, or pain in those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Struggling with IBS symptoms can often cause these feelings of stress, anxiety, low mood, and irritability, just like these feelings can also trigger IBS symptoms. External

By Sascha McMeekin, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Owner and Principal Dietitian at Prosper Dietetics Dietary fibre is an indisputably essential part of a healthy diet, but not all fibre is equal. Three key characteristics define it's effect on the gut: solubility, viscosity, and fermentability. The exact therapeutic dosing for specific gastrointestinal issues is still being researched, however, your IBS Dietitian can help you modify your intake based on whether they are pr

A Dietitian's Guide: Probiotics & Prebiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. By Sascha McMeekin, Accredited Practising Dietitian.