Endometriosis and IBS affect millions of Australians

We look at look at whether the two conditions are connected and provide some tips on how to improve symptoms through diet.

Yogis vs scientists - is there enough evidence to claim yoga as an IBS therapy?

Read our blog and try a free 20-min yoga practice and find out if yoga can help improve YOUR digestive health.

Are you feeling bloated these holidays?

In today’s blog, we’ll help you work out whether you are experiencing bloating, distention or both and give you 7 strategies to beat the bloat these holidays.

What’s better than a summer BBQ?

Nothing - except if you have gut health issues or you’re trying not to over-indulge. We give you five tips for gut-friendly BBQs.

A massive new study has found six genes associated with IBS.

Identifying these genes can help us understand how IBS can run in families and even how treatments might work.

Confused about the gut microbome, probiotics and prebiotics?

This post explains everything you need to know about your gut microbiome, plus 5 easy ways to boost your microbiome..

FAQs about gut health

During Women’s Health Week [6-9 September 2021], we tackle some frequently answered questions about gut health beginning with - is IBS a women’s problem?

Is whey protein isolate safe if I’m lactose intolerant?

We get it. You see a product advertised as both ‘whey-based’ and ‘low lactose’ and you’re immediately confused. Can whey products really be gut-safe? And how can a dairy-based product be low lactose?

Can psyllium husk help with IBS?

This week, we’ve been reviewing medical research papers on fibre supplementation. If you’ve ever wondered whether psyllium could help to relieve your gut health symptoms, then here’s some evidence.

Are you eating two fruits and five vegetables each day?

And is that enough to foster a healthy and diverse microbiome?

Easy breakfast ideas to start your day well.

We get it. Somedays you’re just running from the moment you get out of bed. Here’s a gut-health hack that will help you supercharge your day.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply out-run IBS?

Frustratingly, running can both exacerbate AND improve your IBS symptoms. Here are our tips for running with IBS.

We all know that smoking is bad for your health. But is it also bad for your gut?

Wouldn’t it be lovely if increasing your iron was as easy as filling up your car with gas? Talking of gas, guess what one of the side-effects of (most) iron preparations is?

We all LOVE pasta. But what’s the best option for those seeking a high-fibre, gut-friendly, low carb pasta option?

You may be familiar with white and brown rice. Maybe even black or wild rice. But have you tried red or green rice yet?

Does regular exercise help your gut health? Intuitively the answer might seem obvious, but the findings from two reputable clinical trials are mixed. Read more.

Don’t panic! There’s little conclusive evidence that people with IBS should give up caffeine all together. BUT…if caffeine triggers your symptoms, try limiting your intake, drinking water before caffeine consumption and ritualising the experience.

This 2 min-read provides some practical strategies you can try for managing your IBS.

Is kiwi, psyllium or prunes more effective in relieving chronic constipation?