Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 29715
Living Sharp, LLC - Fitness, Nutrition & Wellbeing
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-EP, CLT
1 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Clients I see are looking for support, guidance and education around how they can make healthy choices in their daily lives. I am here to help navigate in this diet culture we live in and to educate my clients on evidence-based nutrition behaviors to empower them to make ever-lasting changes. I take a non-disruptive educational approach to help my clients work on small habits leading to true behavior change. We work on weight management, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and general healthy eating and lifestyle.
Clients I see are looking for support, guidance and education around how they can make healthy choices in their daily lives. I am here to help navigate in this diet culture we live in and to educate my clients on evidence-based nutrition behaviors to empower them to make ever-lasting changes. I take a non-disruptive educational approach to help my clients work on small habits leading to true behavior change. We work on weight management, sports nutrition, food sensitivities, and general healthy eating and lifestyle.
As a dietitian I am able to help people in a variety of ways. From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help. Using evidenced based practices, I am able to create and execute a realistic and achievable plan for my clients.
As a dietitian I am able to help people in a variety of ways. From sports performance, weight management, diabetes and disease management and other client needs I have been trained in a variety of areas to understand and apply science and research to develop the plan of action to help. Using evidenced based practices, I am able to create and execute a realistic and achievable plan for my clients.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
With over 30 years of experience as a dietitian, I have seen hundreds of clients that are frustrated with feeling bad but haven't been successful in determining the best route to health for themselves. HIgh stress, whether it be emotional, physical or dietary, is tolerated by the body for a while but usually results in a tipping point that manifests itself in food sensitivities, gut issues, malabsorption, chronic fatigue , fibromyalgia and other auto immune disorders. Helping my clients determine the foundational needs to begin the restoration process with requires proper assessment , testing and a practitioner to assist and support through this journey. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope again and to empower them to establish healthy habits for lifelong vitality. Each client's story and needs are different which requires an individualized approach with both testing and nutrition and lifestyle plan.
With over 30 years of experience as a dietitian, I have seen hundreds of clients that are frustrated with feeling bad but haven't been successful in determining the best route to health for themselves. HIgh stress, whether it be emotional, physical or dietary, is tolerated by the body for a while but usually results in a tipping point that manifests itself in food sensitivities, gut issues, malabsorption, chronic fatigue , fibromyalgia and other auto immune disorders. Helping my clients determine the foundational needs to begin the restoration process with requires proper assessment , testing and a practitioner to assist and support through this journey. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope again and to empower them to establish healthy habits for lifelong vitality. Each client's story and needs are different which requires an individualized approach with both testing and nutrition and lifestyle plan.
Restore Your Metabolism. Regulate Your Nervous System. Feel Like Yourself Again.
If you are struggling with a stalling metabolism, hormonal shifts, or a body that feels "stuck" in survival mode, I am here to help. I’m Jessica Lee Reader, a Master Nutrition Therapist and Functional Nutritionist with over 17 years of experience supporting clients in Greenville, SC, and online. I specialize in helping women bridge the gap between clinical science and somatic healing to resolve burnout, improve digestion, and restore hormone health.
Restore Your Metabolism. Regulate Your Nervous System. Feel Like Yourself Again.
If you are struggling with a stalling metabolism, hormonal shifts, or a body that feels "stuck" in survival mode, I am here to help. I’m Jessica Lee Reader, a Master Nutrition Therapist and Functional Nutritionist with over 17 years of experience supporting clients in Greenville, SC, and online. I specialize in helping women bridge the gap between clinical science and somatic healing to resolve burnout, improve digestion, and restore hormone health.
Finding peace with food can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Eating is an essential part of each day, and when you feel constricted by it, it effects other aspects of life. I want to help you find freedom and put joy back back into eating. If you struggle with cyclic dieting, disordered eating, or even feel out of control with food, you’ve come to the right place. I believe in intuitive eating and engage in a non-diet approach that helps you break free from diet mentality and food guilt. My approach is individualized and focused on what is most beneficial for you in your current time and environment.
Finding peace with food can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Eating is an essential part of each day, and when you feel constricted by it, it effects other aspects of life. I want to help you find freedom and put joy back back into eating. If you struggle with cyclic dieting, disordered eating, or even feel out of control with food, you’ve come to the right place. I believe in intuitive eating and engage in a non-diet approach that helps you break free from diet mentality and food guilt. My approach is individualized and focused on what is most beneficial for you in your current time and environment.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
At Efird Nutrition, we are a virtual nutrition practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders and disordered eating. Our team of registered dietitians is licensed in South Carolina, Vermont, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, allowing us to support clients across a wide regional footprint through secure, virtual sessions.
Do you have persistent acid reflux, GERD, Crohn’s, or IBS that doesn’t improve with medications?
I specialize in creating completely tailored anti-inflammatory diets for my clients using the MRT Test and LEAP Diet Protocol. I also enjoy working with individuals overcoming eating disorders and PCOS. My practice is virtual so appointments and access to me are super convenient. I am licensed to see clients in SC, MS, TN, GA, AL, NY.
Do you have persistent acid reflux, GERD, Crohn’s, or IBS that doesn’t improve with medications?
I specialize in creating completely tailored anti-inflammatory diets for my clients using the MRT Test and LEAP Diet Protocol. I also enjoy working with individuals overcoming eating disorders and PCOS. My practice is virtual so appointments and access to me are super convenient. I am licensed to see clients in SC, MS, TN, GA, AL, NY.
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 diarrhea. IBS is very common, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 10-15% of adults within the United States have IBS. Although the two conditions sound similar and share many symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, 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.