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Category: Gut Health & IBS

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Is Fibre Good for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

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…

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Nutrition for Diverticulitis: What You Need to Know

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,…

Need support with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Our Registered Dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta can help!

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What You Should Know

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…

Andrea Hardy, registered dietitian and Canada's gut health expert talks to gut microbiota for health at their annual summit to discuss taking care of your gut microbiota!

Tips from your gut microbiome for staying healthy

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…

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Psychotherapy for IBS

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…

Questions about dairy? Our Registered Dietitians at Ignite Nutrition in Calgary, Alberta can help you navigate through all the mixed nutrition messages you see online.

Is Dairy Deadly?

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…

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IBS and Endometriosis: Are They Related?

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…

Omega-3’s and Gut Health – Are You Getting Enough?

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…

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Alternative Treatments for IBS

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…

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Cannabis for IBS? Everything You Need to Know

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…