Why see an IBS Dietitian?
An onslaught of IBS symptoms can send your world into chaos, affecting everything from home life, work life, relationships, finances and your mental health. While symptoms can be hard enough on their own, finding the right treatment plan and following it correctly creates further complexity.
Thankfully, your diet is the most powerful influencer on symptoms, which means seeking the help of an IBS dietitian is the fastest way to relief.
Scientists don’t know the exact cause of IBS, however it’s agreed there are several contributing factors:
Disruptions in the gut-brain connection
The result of an infection or illness
Changes in the gut microbiota (bacteria etc)
Intestinal permeability “leaky gut” (when toxins or undigested food leak through the gut lining)
Unfortunately there’s no magic pill, and what works for one patient often doesn’t work for the next. This makes it difficult to achieve results on your own, especially with conflicting information all over the internet. The best outcomes are often achieved through a combination of strategies, and an IBS dietitian will know which ones to prioritise based on your circumstances.
Common areas we focus on at The Gut Friendly Dietitian include eating behaviours, investigating gut irritants, altering fibre intake, identifying any underlying food intolerances and increasing your water intake.
Down the Wrong Path
The low FODMAP diet has been revolutionary for many sufferers of IBS, and you may have given it a try. Despite working wonders for some people it’s not always the solution, and in many cases it’s misprescribed.
An experienced IBS dietitian will avoid this mishap by asking the right questions and considering all treatment options available. In fact, many other science-based methods exist that can be just as effective. It all depends on your individual circumstances.
A Holistic Approach
Treatment methods fall within two categories, food related and non-food related, and an IBS dietitian will provide guidance on both.
This holistic approach is fundamental to our service at The Gut Friendly Dietitian, and our results speak for themselves.
By including factors like stress management and other lifestyle guidelines we ensure every treatment plan is airtight – giving patients confidence that no opportunities for making a full recovery have been missed.
An experienced IBS dietitian will have the skills to identify slight overlaps from one condition to the next. They’ll provide recommendations based on your medical history, current lifestyle and consider any possible food intolerances at play.
Taking the Headache out of Recovery
We’ve said it before, IBS is complex and so are the possible approaches to treatment. Finding your culprits is tricky and untrained eyes are easily misled.
An IBS dietitian will fast track your results and help you avoid wasted time and energy on the wrong path. We’ll consider the full spectrum of treatment options available and give you a practical guide that’s easy to follow – empowering you to manage symptoms on your own.
Ultimately, seeing an IBS dietitian will give you the confidence that no stones are left unturned in your pursuit for answers.
…We’re available Australia-wide via Telehealth.