Category: Gut Health & IBS

Diarrhea is when bowel movements are more frequent, loose, and watery than usual. In children, sometimes this can be completely normal, sometimes it might mean your kiddo is unwell, and other times there could be more going on to cause these changes in stool frequency and consistency. At…

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract. It can occur at any point throughout the GI tract. But, is most often seen in the ileum. (The last section of the small…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. While IBD is traditionally treated with medications, there is growing interest in the use of dietary interventions to promote remission and gut healing. Today, we’ll be looking at the…

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which inflammationand structural damage occurs in the innermost layer of the large bowel. Currently, there isn’t enough evidence to suggest which diet is the best diet for the management of UC. This can bring some…

Our Registered Dietitians at Ignite Nutrition specialize in a number of different areas, including gut health and women’s health. For many people, these two areas can overlap. In particular, women who have had a hysterectomy have a high…

Picture this. You’ve been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and told that following a low FODMAP diet could be helpful in managing your symptoms. You’re given a list of foods to avoid and sent on your way…with no idea how to actually implement a low FODMAP diet. We know…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. The rising incidence of IBD has been associated with shifts toward a Westernized diet. It’s also thought that the gut microbiome may also play a role in its development. Because of the…

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. Each subtype is dependant on what could be the underlying driver in that individual. Interestingly, in practice, as a registered dietitian, I…

What is an IBS Flare up? If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are that you’ve experienced your IBS symptoms getting worse. An IBS flare up is where your IBS symptoms get significantly worse from the usual! This can be so frustrating because often times we feel…

At Ignite, one of the most common complaints we see from our clients is abdominal bloating and distention. Bloating is 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…