I have been supplementing with magnesium for a while now, on the advice of a naturopath who I saw when my son’s asthma was at its worse, which was two years ago now. Sometimes I take supplements without really thinking too much about their benefits or role in my overall health, and so I went through process of reconsidering what I take and this took me on an interesting trip through google-land finding out more about magnesium and IBS. Continue reading
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Peppermint Tea – a low fodmap choice
I am thinking about tea at the moment as it is starting to get cooler here and, as I am still feeling unwell, I need something warm and comforting to keep me hydrated and calm.
Did you know that some herbal teas are high in fodmaps? Continue reading
Laxatives may be hindering your health
If you suffer from IBS you may be intimately familiar with one of the most common symptoms: constipation.
Although following a low fodmap is extremely helpful in this area, it is impossible to stick to it perfectly all the time and live a semi-normal life! Continue reading