IBS

IBS Treatment & Nutrition Therapy with St. Louis Area Dietitian Nutritionists

Nutrition Counseling in Illinois and Missouri to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Work with one of the expert digestive health dietitians on our team. We provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for irritable bowel syndrome, both online and in-person, at our offices in Missouri and Illinois, near St. Louis. Together, we can help you manage your disease:

  • Improve symptoms like abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea

  • Prevent more serious complications

  • Stop IBS flare-ups

  • Identify triggers

  • Reduce the impact of IBS on your life

  • Improve your quality of life

Can a dietitian help with IBS?

Yes, a dietitian can be incredibly helpful for managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dietitians specialize in creating personalized dietary plans to address IBS symptoms, which often include bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Working with a dietitian ensures a safe and effective approach tailored to an individual’s needs.

Nutrition Therapy and Treatment for IBS in the St. Louis Area

A dietitian can help manage and treat IBS by offering education and guidance in the following ways.

  • Low FODMAP Diet Recommendations

  • Nutritional Balance

  • Trigger Food Identification

  • Lifestyle Advice

  • Support for Other Digestive Conditions such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or lactose intolerance, often associated with IBS.

Symptoms and Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Symptoms of IBS may include, but not limited to:

  • Abdominal Pain and Cramping

  • Changes in Bowel Habits

  • Diarrhea

  • Constipation

  • Mixed Symptoms: alternating between diarrhea and constipation

  • Bloating and Gas

  • Mucus in Stool

  • Urgency or Incomplete Evacuation

Causes of IBS: The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but several factors are thought to contribute:

  • Abnormal Gut Motility: Irregular contractions in the intestinal muscles can cause diarrhea or constipation.

  • Gut-Brain Interaction: Miscommunication between the brain and the gut may lead to heightened sensitivity or abnormal gut function.

  • Intestinal Inflammation: Some IBS patients have low-grade inflammation in the gut.

  • Gut Microbiota Changes: Alterations in the composition of gut bacteria can contribute to symptoms.

  • Food Sensitivities: Certain foods (e.g., high-FODMAP foods) may trigger symptoms.

  • Stress and Anxiety: Emotional stress and mental health issues can exacerbate IBS symptoms.

  • Post-Infectious IBS: After a severe bout of gastroenteritis, some people develop IBS symptoms.

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area

Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care. 

 

We can’t wait to meet you!

With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to  patients around the country.

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We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.

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How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery

Make An Appointment

What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.

Meet with your Personal Dietitian

Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!

Take Control of Your Life

Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.

Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.

Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

  • There have been times where my daughter will eat 4 bowls of carrots and turn down a cookie, and there have been times where she will want all the fruit snacks and nothing else, but it doesn’t stress me out because I know now that it’s just what her body wants in the moment. The information provided in your course not only helps my kids, but also opened my eyes to some of my own internal struggles around sugar and meal times!"

  • My sister Gifted this program to me and I'm so glad she did! I've already gotten so much out of watching the modules and reading the PDFs."

  • Understanding and implementing the Division of Responsibility in Feeding really takes the pressure off meal times. I love sitting down to enjoy dinner with my family and I hope it’s a memory my kids enjoy when they’re older too."

  • Also, againg, thank you for being so kind to "A". She usually does not like seeing "doctor like people", but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I can't thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don't know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.

    by Mother of a Patient

  • Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown "S" over the years.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • "For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself".

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  • I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.

    by C, Saint Louis, MO

  • Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a 'new normal'.

    by E, Saint Louis, MO

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Our team of Dietitians offers online support as well as in-person appointments in MO and IL.