Take Control - a podcast for people with IBS (Kirsten Jackson)

We throw around the terminology of IBS quite a bit but do we actually understand what IBS is?

Most people feel that when they get diagnosed with IBS that they didn't diagnosed with a 'real' condition. But actually this is not the case and it is key to understand the condition in order to control it and move forward.

In this episode, The IBS Dietitian Kirsten Jackson will define what IBS the symptoms you should expect and how to get an accurate diagnosis.

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

Bread is often blamed for bloating. We are told to cut out bread from our diets and that gluten is bad for us. But did you know that this is actually a myth and that bread is good for your gut?

In this episode, Kirsten discusses how you can eat bread without bloating and the difference between a gluten free diet and a low FODMAP diet.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' covers the low FODMAP Diet. What is the low FODMAP Diet? What does it actually do? And, how do you do it safely?

Mentioned in the podcast

The Take Control Programme: https://thefoodtreatmentclinicltd.lpages.co/take-control-2021-launch-1/

Probiotics - https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/which-probiotics-are-good-for-ibs/

Glutamine research - https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/do-glutamine-supplements-help-ibs-supplements/

Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

More and more people are wanting to follow a plant based diet for health reasons and also ethical reasons. Whilst the research does support that a plant based diet is beneficial for gut health (and other areas of health), many of the claims online are inaccurate. You may also find that switching to a plant based diet overnight can cause problems with your IBS.

In this episode The IBS Dietitian Kirsten Jackson speaks to Dr B, New York Times best selling author of Fiber Fueled. Dr B is a world famous US gastroenterologist and a huge fan of educating the public on evidence based nutrition (aka no fads!).

Mentioned on the podacast - Dr B's website: https://theplantfedgut.com/about/

Andrew Reynolds study: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003053

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' talks to Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant Dr Shikha Saxena about how a women's digestive system is impacted through pregnancy and post-partum.

Mentioned in the podcast -

- Kirsten's IBS Free IBS Webinar - https://bit.ly/2020-IBS-Webinar - Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

Dr Charlotte Lowe is a UK NHS general practitioner (family medicine doctor).

In this episode Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian, chats to Dr Lowe about what patients should be expecting when they see their GP and how to prepare for their appointment.

She also covers the frustrations of many people with IBS who feel that they didn't get a good experience with their GP.

Mentioned in the Podcast;

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' chats with a member of the Take Control Program as they explain how they resolved their IBS-constipation dominant after suffering with it for 35 years.

Mentioned in the podcast -

Kirsten's IBS Free IBS Webinar - https://bit.ly/2020-IBS-Webinar

Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

In today's episode, Kirsten speaks to UK trained gastroenterologist Dr Hossam Al Hilou. Dr Al Hilou talks you through what to expect when seeing a GI doctor, discussing some key assessments that are required. He also covers issues around inaccurate diagnosis's and whether IBS is a 'real' condition.

Mentioned In the Podcast - NICE guidelines for IBS: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg61 - ROME IV IBS criteria: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/clinical/new-rome-iv-diagnostic-criteria/

Thank you to our sponsor Symprove. You can find out more about Symprove on their website www.symprove.com 

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' talks about the vegan diet whilst having IBS. She explains which macro and micronutrients you need to watch out for and how to navigate fiber intake.

Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

When you have IBS you relationship with your body is not normally very good. People will often say they feel 'fat' and 'frumpy' as their bloating expands up and down all day. And, let's be honest, the barage of 'perfect' body images on social media does not help the situation.

In this episode, Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian speaks to Lottie Drynan, founder of The Tummy Diaries and My Bloated Wardrobe. Lottie uses her Instagram account to normalise bloating and to teach us how to love our body no matter what shape it is. AND she has a following of 185k which shows how much of an issue this is!

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

The low FODMAP diet is a term which is thrown around casually but often, even people are following the diet don't actually understand what it is about. This can lead to a lot of confusion and actually incorrectly following the diet process.

In this episode, The IBS Dietitian, Kirsten, what the low FODMAP diet is and the do's and dont's to avoid further harm to your gut.

NICE guidelines for the management and diagnosis of IBS: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg61/chapter/1-Recommendations#diagnosis-of-ibs

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian, chats with Dr Salma Ballal, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. They discuss how many gynae symptoms are masked as IBS and at what point you should see the gynaecologist. They also talk about how the low FODMAP diet helps those with endometriosis.

Mentioned on the Podcast;

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 
• You can contact Dr Salma Ballal @motherstorksworld
• Thank you to our sponsor Symprove. You can find out more about Symprove on their website www.symprove.com 

In today's episode, Kirsten speaks to Serena Bansal, previous client and student IBS sufferer. In this episode, Serena talks about how her IBS affected her as a university student and how she implemented the nessary changes into her diet and lifestyle to improve her symptoms. She also shares her postiive story as she talks about how life as a student has changed since having IBS control. Thank you to our sponsor Symprove, you can find out more about them at www.symprove.com

Ro Huntriss is a consultant weight loss dietitian and Kirsten's co-founder of The Weight Loss for IBS programme.

On today's episode Kirsten and Ro chat about why it is so difficult to lose weight with IBS and what you can do about it.

Mentioned in the podcast

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 
• The Weight Loss Programme: https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/healthy-weight-from-the-inside-out/
• Contact dietitian Ro Huntriss on IG @dietitianro
• Thank you to our sponsor Symprove, you can find out more about them at www.symprove.com

In this episode, Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian, interviews Judith Ward, Clinical Hypnotherapist as she discusses the role of clinical hypnotherapy in the management of IBS.

They chat about how this type of therapy works and how you can implement some elements into your every day life.

Mentioned in the podcast

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 
• Follow Judith Ward on IG @judithwardhypnotherapy
• Judith's website: https://judithwardhypnotherapy.co.uk/
• Thank you to our sponsor Symprove, you can find out more about Symprove at www.symprove.com

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' talks to BBC Dietitian Priya Tew on eating disorders and IBS. They cover what the connection is between the two conditions and how to manage your IBS safely when you have had a history or current eating disorder. Mentioned in the podcast - Priya Tew's Instagram - @Priya_Tew - Kirsten's IBS Free IBS Webinar - https://bit.ly/2020-IBS-Webinar - Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

In this episode Kirsten Jacksons talks to Dédé Wilson, co-founder of FODMAP Everyday and celebrated author of multiple cookbooks, including The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step.

Dédé discusses how her own personal journey to IBS freedom inspired her to help 1000's of others by providing trusted low FODMAP resources.

Mentioned in the podcast 

• The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step book https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780738219349?gC=098f6bcd4
• Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson covers the awful IBS symptom of bloating. What causes bloating and what changes you can make to stop bloating from happening.

Mentioned in the podcast - Kirsten's IBS Free IBS Webinar - https://bit.ly/2020-IBS-Webinar - Thanks to our sponsor Symprove - www.symprove.com

Did your IBS symptoms start as a baby or young child? Or perhaps you have a child with IBS and do not know where to turn to next. In this episode The IBS Dietitian, Kirsten Jackson, speaks to Bahee Van De Bor who is a paediatric specialist IBS dietitian. Bahee covers what symptoms are abnormal, the possible causes, what tests are needed and the low FODMAP diet.

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' chats to Candace Langford who is a pelvic floor specialist physiotherapist from South Africa. Candace explains how pelvic floor changes in both men and women can impact the bowel function and IBS.

Mentioned in the podcast 

Candace Langford's Instagram: @nutureyourvagina

Candace Langford's website: https://nurturepelvichealth.com

Kirsten's IBS Free IBS Webinar - https://bit.ly/2020-IBS-Webinar

Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

Some people claim that food is just fuel but we know from research that this is not the case. Food is also about emotions and social ques as well. While every food has a place in a healthy diet and occassionally overeating will make zero difference to your health, do you regularly over eat or consume foods you know will make your IBS worse? This is a common issue and something we can use intuitive eating methods for.

In this episode, The IBS Dietiitan, Kirsten Jackson, speaks to specialist dietitian Maeve Hanan from Dietetically Speaking. She outlines what is this new method and how can you bring into your daily routine.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode, Kirsten Jackson, the IBS dietitian, chats with previous client and busy mother Mahi.

Mahi is Egyptian (where food is naturally packed with FODMAPs), she is a mother and a writer. So how did she manage this all? Find out in this episode and take away some time-saving IBS hacks.

You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 

Thank you to our sponsor Symprove.

Pre-made sauces usually contain onion, garlic and other high FODMAP ingredients which means that you usually have to make everything from scratch when on the low FODMAP diet. Luckily there is another option as Bay's Kitchen produces a huge range of suitable, low FODMAP certified options for you to enjoy.

In this episode The IBS Dietitian Kirsten Jackson will be chatting to the founder of Bay's Kitchen to find out how this idea came about and how on earth she comes up with so many tasty sauces!

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' talks to Gastroenterology consultant Dr Ramakrishnan about colonoscopies. Find out why doctors carry out colonoscopies and what you should expect

Mentioned in the podcast:

Contact details for Dr Ramakirshnan: https://www.spirehealthcare.com/consultant-profiles/dr-subramaniam-ramakrishnan-c4382946/ 

Dr Ramakrishnan's Instagram: @dr_ramsgastro

Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

When it comes to solving your IBS, you may be panicking about not having the required time to make the changes. In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson 'The IBS Dietitian' talks you through a step by step process to guide you on managing your time to free up some room for you to concentrate on getting your IBS under control.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Off the grid app: Off the Grid - Digital Detox

Kirsten Jackson: https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/

Thank you to our sponsor FODMAP Everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/

Introduction and overview of the Take Control IBS Podcast

SIBO aka small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a hot subject right now. Those with IBS are commonly misdiagnosed and actually have SIBO. But, how do you diagnose and treat this condition.

In this episode, Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian tells you how!

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In today's episode, Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian, speaks to Emma Hatcher author of The FODMAP Friendly Kitchen Cookbook.

Emma talks about how she found her love of FODMAP friendly foods through her own journey with IBS and how to easily create yummy low FODMAP food.

In this episode you can be sure to come away with tips that suit any time schedule and lifestyle.

Mentioned in the Podcast;

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 
• Low FODMAP miso cookies
• Emma's recipe mailing list sign up: http://eepurl.com/hdMh0b
• Find Emma @shecanteatwhat on instagram
• Thank you to our sponsor Symprove, you can find out more about them at www.symprove.com

In this episode, Kirsten Jackson, The IBS Dietitian, chats to Christian Costas, an NHS gastroenterology specialist dietitian.

They chat about the cross overs between IBS and coeliac disease as well as accurate coeliac disease testing as part of an IBS diagnosis.

Mentioned in the podcast

• You can find out more about Kirsten's IBS Take Control program via her website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com 
• Contact for Cristian @coeliac_dietitian
• Thank you to our sponsor Symprove, you can find out more about them at www.symprove.com

You have heard about the gut-brain axis but what about the skin-gut axis? Again there are so many claims out there is can be confusing! So before you rush off to buy an expensive probiotic for your acne, listen to this podcast!

In this episode, The IBS Dietitian, Kirsten Jackson speaks to UK Dermatologist Dr. Natalia Spierings about all things gut-skin.

Do not forget to download the free low FODMAP guide by clicking here.

Thank you to our sponsor Bay's Kitchen, you can find out more about their products https://www.bayskitchen.com/low-fodmap-diet/

In this episode host, Kirsten Jackson the IBS Dietitan, speaks to Dr Saliha, founder of The Light House Arabia. Dr Saliha provides a break down of why sleep is so important in gut health and what steps you can take to improve your quality and quantity of sleep. Dr Saliha also discusses why some people may find it difficult to sleep at times and what you can do about this.

Mentioned in the podcast;

• Dr Saliha's Instagram @drsalihaafridi
• The Light House Arabia @lighthousearabia
• Kirsten Jackson @the.ibsdietitian
• Thanks to our sponsor FODMAP everyday https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/