[150] - IBS, The Shiftworkers Curse. Let's address it

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Can working non-traditional hours wreak havoc on your gut? Discover how shift work can exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and learn practical, evidence-backed strategies to manage it effectively. Join me, Roger Sutherland, a certified nutritionist and veteran shift worker, as I unveil why IBS is particularly challenging for those with irregular schedules. By sharing the transformative journey of a female client who conquered severe IBS in just four weeks, we highlight the crucial role of stress management and the gut-brain axis. You’ll gain insights into the primary triggers such as circadian misalignment and stress, and how they lead to symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

Living a balanced life as a shift worker is possible! In this episode, I emphasize the importance of building a supportive shift work community. Maintaining a regular eating schedule, prioritizing quality sleep, and engaging in stress-reducing activities are just a few of the strategies discussed to help align your body's functions with your demanding work schedule. By fostering a healthier shift working environment, we can collectively improve our well-being. Stay connected by visiting ahealthyshift.com for more tips and resources. Let’s support each other in creating a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability

Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland

Instagram: @a_healthy_shift

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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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