Dear ,

The cool winds are here, and so is the fasting fever again.

But if you’re a woman with IBS, bloating, skin flares, or fatigue - this one’s for you.

There’s a silent war happening inside your body.

And guess what? Intermittent fasting might be unknowingly adding fuel to the fire.

Here’s why:

Women’s guts are wired differently.

Hormones, gut microbes, and mood chemicals are all part of your beautifully complex rhythm. But throw in long gaps without food, and this rhythm becomes chaos. Especially if your gut is already inflamed or irregular.

The Harsh Truth No One Talks About:

When you skip meals with IBS, your gut produces more cortisol (stress hormone), not more healing.

And cortisol slows digestion, increases bloating, worsens constipation/diarrhoea cycles, and can flare up autoimmune symptoms like psoriasis or joint pain.

So while fasting sounds healing, your gut’s actually screaming,

“Can I just get some steady love and nourishment, please?”

One Small Change You Can Try Today:

Shift from “intermittent fasting” to “intermittent nourishment.”

Eat within 1 hour of waking, even if it’s just:

• Warm jeera-ajwain water

• A fruit with soaked almond / seeds

• Any hot meal prepared fresh

This small act tells your gut:

“You’re safe. You’re supported. Let’s heal.”

Anti-Inflammatory Reset Reminder:

1. Women with IBS need rhythm, not restriction.

2. Fasting without gut repair is like patching a leaking roof with paper.

3. Your gut needs more trust, not more trends.

, this season don’t follow the crowd. Lead your body into healing.

Book a personalised one on one consultation with me over WhatsApp and let’s make your gut a friend, not a mystery.

In warmth and wisdom,

Deepali Arora

Gut Health & Anti-Inflammatory Nutritionist