Further Information & Hand Outs

The following hand outs are available to download or print.

First Line IBS self help information:

• BDA IBS Factsheet approved by NICE 2016
• Constipation Factsheet
• Low Lactose Factsheet
• Low FODMAP Factsheet
• BDA Calcium Food Factsheet
• BDA Fibre Food Factsheet

Low FODMAP Dietary Information:

• Low FODMAP Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses & Legumes
• Low FODMAP – Low Lactose, low fructan & alternative starches
• Low FODMAP Reintroduction summary sheet (see full webinar for further detail)

Links:

• IBS Network

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

• The IBS Network Self Care Plan which discussed alternative therapies such as CBT, hypnotherapy and Yoga
• The ‘Reading Well’ website, which provides examples of self-help books that you should be able to access at your local library
• The NHS Apps Library, where you can find apps to help with meditation, breathing technique, mindfulness and exercise
• 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).