January 11, 2021
By now, most of us are aware that fibre plays a big role in how we poop. This is especially true for managing IBS symptoms. However, this doesn’t always translate to us getting enough fibre! Not getting enough fibre may be contributing to our ability to cope with our…
August 31, 2020
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. However,…
August 4, 2020
Last updated: 12, April 2021 The term ‘liver disease’ encompasses many different conditions including hepatitis, liver cancer, fatty liver disease and genetic conditions like hemochromatosis. Hopefully you’re still with me! Don’t worry, today we’ll only be reviewing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A liver condition that appears to be on…
May 13, 2020
In March this year, I had the opportunity to go to Madrid, Spain to attend Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2020! Every year, top researchers, science writers, and health providers get together for this incredible conference. To stay up-to-date on the latest research on the gut microbiota. I’ve shared…
April 13, 2020
Have you ever been told that your IBS symptoms are all in your head? Do you feel like you have no control over IBS symptoms? Are your IBS symptoms distressing and unpredictable? IBS symptoms can be a challenge to deal with. The thoughts and fears can set off a cycle…
March 30, 2020
In a world full of health “shock-umentaries” and scathing personal health opinions, dietitians and other medical professionals rely on high quality scientific evidence to debunk pseudoscience for the public. But what happens when trusty science can no longer be trusted? As of late, this is happening more often than it…
March 2, 2020
Our registered dietitians at Ignite Nutrition specialize in a number of topics. Two of them being gut health and women’s health – and often these two areas actually overlap with our patients! For many women, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome worsen during menstruation. Which can of course…
February 17, 2020
Disclosure: I received financial compensation from Burnbrae Farms to talk about the omega-3’s and health. While the information conveyed may support clients’ objectives, the opinions expressed are my own and based on current scientific evidence. I do not engage in business with companies whose products or services do not match…
February 10, 2020
Managing IBS symptoms is frustrating! We know because at Ignite Nutrition our team of registered dietitians hear stories every single day of our clients who have tried EVERYTHING and don’t feel any better. IBS symptoms have real impacts on your quality of life. We know how challenging…
January 20, 2020
Cannabis use for IBS symptoms is on the rise. In Canada cannabis is legal, which makes it easy to access. This often leads to self-medication. But what does the evidence say about cannabis for irritable bowel syndrome, specifically? Today we will be talking about the use of cannabis for…