Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Kelowna, BC
Specializing in: IBS and low FODMAP diet • SIBO • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Food sensitivities • Celiac Disease • Acid Reflux • Lactose intolerance • Diverticular disease • Autoimmune disorders • Thyroid conditions and • Infertility
I’m a registered dietitian and a functional medicine nutrition therapist with more than a decade of clinical experience working with people of all walks of life. At “Gut Loving Dietitian”, I use a functional medicine approach to evaluate my clients. Together we assess biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behaviours), and social factors all play a role in your health and functioning. Through comprehensive and individualized consultations, you will receive a personalized diet & lifestyle plan that is designed to help you reach and maintain your health goals.
Specializing in: IBS and low FODMAP diet • SIBO • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Food sensitivities • Celiac Disease • Acid Reflux • Lactose intolerance • Diverticular disease • Autoimmune disorders • Thyroid conditions and • Infertility
I’m a registered dietitian and a functional medicine nutrition therapist with more than a decade of clinical experience working with people of all walks of life. At “Gut Loving Dietitian”, I use a functional medicine approach to evaluate my clients. Together we assess biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behaviours), and social factors all play a role in your health and functioning. Through comprehensive and individualized consultations, you will receive a personalized diet & lifestyle plan that is designed to help you reach and maintain your health goals.
Ready to make food feel good? I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in Disordered Eating, Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, IBS & Digestive Health. I support individuals and families to find freedom with food and use nutrition as a tool for self-care, rather than a weapon of self-control. I serve clients virtually across British Columbia and Alberta.
Ready to make food feel good? I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in Disordered Eating, Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, IBS & Digestive Health. I support individuals and families to find freedom with food and use nutrition as a tool for self-care, rather than a weapon of self-control. I serve clients virtually across British Columbia and Alberta.
Cristina has 20 years experience and is BC's top rated sport dietitian on Google and Lumino Health. She works with pro athletes from NHL and Olympic teams to recreational athletes and people who want to get into shape. The right diet should fit your lifestyle and make you feel better, have energy, get rid of bloating, become fitter and stronger. Get the same expert coaching as the pros to get a personalized plan that gets lasting results.
Cristina has 20 years experience and is BC's top rated sport dietitian on Google and Lumino Health. She works with pro athletes from NHL and Olympic teams to recreational athletes and people who want to get into shape. The right diet should fit your lifestyle and make you feel better, have energy, get rid of bloating, become fitter and stronger. Get the same expert coaching as the pros to get a personalized plan that gets lasting results.
My passion is to help people discover a way of eating that makes sense for their values and busy lives. My tailored nutrition coaching program builds lifelong skills to lose fat and recover from chronic diets, low energy, poor gut health, food rules, and an impaired relationship with food. My program and coaching are rooted in flexibility, simplicity, autonomy, and balance. This means that I adapt to YOU and you might be exposed to behavioural-based coaching, intuitive eating, or macro-based coaching to reach your goals!
My passion is to help people discover a way of eating that makes sense for their values and busy lives. My tailored nutrition coaching program builds lifelong skills to lose fat and recover from chronic diets, low energy, poor gut health, food rules, and an impaired relationship with food. My program and coaching are rooted in flexibility, simplicity, autonomy, and balance. This means that I adapt to YOU and you might be exposed to behavioural-based coaching, intuitive eating, or macro-based coaching to reach your goals!
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a general term that refers to a collection of symptoms associated with poor gut mobility and function, including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhoea. Although the two conditions sound similar and share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea, IBS differs from irritable bowel diseases (IBDs), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In contrast to IBS which is caused by issues in the functioning of the colon, IBDs are inflammatory conditions caused by overactive immune cells within the intestine. IBDs are much less common than IBS and typically more medically severe, occasionally requiring intensive medical treatment and/or surgery. IBS, in contrast, can usually be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and less intense medical intervention.
What are the subcategories of IBS?
Medical professionals generally identify four main types of IBS: IBS-C (constipation-predominant subtype), IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant subtype), IBS-M (mixed bowel subtype), and IBS-U (undefined subtype). Identifying the predominant type of IBS an individual has can be important for determining the type of treatment that is best for them, such as the lifestyle and dietary changes that may be most appropriate, as well as any medications that may be necessary. However, individuals may also experience multiple subtypes over time, as well as experience cycles of flare-ups and symptom relief.
What causes IBS?
The causes of IBS are not well understood, but symptoms are generally attributed to issues with gut muscle contraction and changes in the gut microbiome, both of which can lead to the characteristic symptoms of IBS. These issues can be caused by a variety of lifestyle factors, such as diet and stress. While lifestyle modifications may not completely cure IBS symptoms, identifying symptom-triggering foods, consuming a balanced diet, and reducing stress have all been shown to greatly reduce symptoms. IBS can also be caused by bacterial or parasitic infections within the intestine, in which case the syndrome is referred to as "post-infectious IBS." In contrast to non-infectious IBS, post-infectious IBS is less chronic in nature and symptoms will often resolve once the infection has subsided.
What foods should I avoid if I have IBS?
Specific foods that may trigger symptoms of IBS can vary person-to-person. However, common foods that may exacerbate symptoms include high-fat foods (such as fatty meats), wheat, dairy products, highly acidic foods (such as citrus), beans, cabbage, milk, and carbonated drinks. Over time, individuals with IBS are often able to identify which foods cause their symptoms to worsen and learn to avoid such foods to manage their symptoms.