Further Information & Hand Outs

The following hand outs are available to download or print.

First Line IBS self help information:

• British Dietetics Association Calcium Factsheet
• British Dietetics Association Fibre Factsheet
• British Dietetics Association IBS Factsheet
• MONASH University IBS Information which outlines the symptoms, diagnosis and management of IBS
• Somerset FT Constipation Factsheet
• Somerset FT Low Lactose Factsheet

Low FODMAP Dietary Information:

• Somerset FT Low FODMAP Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses & Legumes
• Somerset FT Low Lactose, Low Fructan & Alternative Starches
• Somerset FT Low FODMAP Reintroduction summary sheet (see full webinar for further detail)
• UK Low FODMAP ready meals and snack companies

Links:

• Guts UK provides expert patient information and support for digestive conditions & symptoms affecting the gut, liver and pancreas. You can access their website or call the Guts UK Helpline Mon-Fri 10am-2pm on 0300 102 4887 for information.

Some patients may find it useful to have access to tools that can help address the potential interaction between gut-brain:

• The ‘Reading Well’ website, which provides examples of self-help books that you should be able to access at your local library
• The NHS UK ‘Fitness Studio’ has some on-line videos for exercises such as yoga and Pilates  
• Self-help guides on the Somerset Talking Therapies website by visiting the following link
• Somerset Talking Therapies has useful information www.somersettalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
• Additional apps some people have found helpful include ‘Headspace’ and ‘Calm’, both of which offer free trials
• Hatha yoga – there are various on-line videos you may find helpful

Other useful Information

• Does allergy have anything to do with IBS? (IBS Network).