Category: Feature

IBS is a complex, heterogenous disorder meaning that – not every case looks the same. As research progresses, we realize, IBS diagnoses will likely be divided into subtypes dependant on what could be the underlying driver in that individual. Interestingly in practice, I can already say – chances are, you…

6 Strategies for Managing an IBS Flare If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are that you’ve experienced a ‘flare-up’ – where your symptoms get significantly worse from the usual! This can be so frustrating because often times we feel like we have it all figured out – eating…

Dealing with digestive issues can be stressful and at times we might be willing to do anything to feel better. Making changes to your diet is a great place to start AND did you know that practicing yoga can help your gut too? Yoga is a practice for every body…

Our colleague Andrea D’Ambrosio has this amazing post on 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Prioritizing Nutrition, we thought it was perfect timing with it being a new year so we decided to guest feature it on our blog! This time of year, people often prioritize healthy eating but struggle with some…

At Ignite, one of the most common complaints we see from our clients is abdominal bloating and distention. Bloating is typically described as a feeling of increased pressure in the abdomen. Many people with bloating also experience distention, which is a visible increase in abdominal size or girth. There are many…

By now, most of us are aware that fibre plays a big role in how we poop. However, this doesn’t always translate to us getting enough fibre! We are busy people with busy lives, so thinking about fibre isn’t always at the top of our to-do list. That’s why today…

Have you heard of a ‘weight neutral’ approach? At Ignite, we practice in a Health at Every Size® paradigm, with a weight neutral approach. In this post, we will explain what that means and how it applies to our practice, so you can find the right fit of dietitian. What is…

Struggling with constipation is frustrating – luckily our dietitian Ashley used her knowledge of food and fibre to develop this incredibly delicious blackberry kiwi smoothie to get you moving in the right direction! As someone that struggles with constipation, I personally couldn’t wait to try it. Let’s review why each…

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets in the world. It is ranked as being healthy, enjoyable, and most importantly, one of the easiest to sustain. The Mediterranean diet is not a fad diet doesn’t make empty promises with a long list of foods or food groups you…

The human bowel is a complex place in which there are many important structural elements including sphincters, valves, smooth muscles and mucosa (to name a few). Moral of the story – the digestive tract isn’t a basic food tube. There are lumps, bumps, and divots that are completely normal –…