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.