Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
TREAT DIGESTION NATURALLY! To find out more see our bookings page here: https://www.byronherbalist.com.au/appointments/
My name is Todd Mansfield and I’m a clinical herbalist dedicated to digestive health. Every week I treat Australian and New Zealand patients with IBS, IBD, SIBO, reflux, indigestion, bloating, loose bowel movements and constipation.
Follow my work here: instagram.com/byron.herbalist
For everyone else, I’m passionate about supporting you so follow along with this free content to support your digestion naturally!
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One of the most useful prebiotic fibres I use in clinic is also one of the least talked about.
Many people I work with have already tried inulin, resistant starches, or another of the latest microbiome blends. For a healthy gut these blends and stronger single prebiotic interventions can help but for people with chronic digestive issues this approach often backfires leading to more gas, bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowel movements.
When I'm working with someone who has IBS, SIBO, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, or a highly reactive digestive system, I often start with Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG).
It's a low FODMAP, soluble prebiotic fibre that is generally well tolerated, supports beneficial gut bacteria, and can help improve both constipation and diarrhoea.
The biggest mistake I see is people assuming they need the strongest prebiotic they can find or the most diverse blend of fibres to start with. Go low, go slow and build on improvements first!
TREAT DIGESTION NATURALLY! To find out more see our bookings page here: https://www.byronherbalist.com.au/appointments/
My name is Todd Mansfield and I’m a clinical herbalist dedicated to digestive health. Every week I treat Australian and New Zealand patients with IBS, IBD, SIBO, reflux, indigestion, bloating, loose bowel movements and constipation.
Follow my work here: instagram.com/byron.herbalist
For everyone else, I’m passionate about supporting you so follow along with this free content to support your digestion naturally!
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One of the most useful prebiotic fibres I use in clinic is also one of the least talked about.
Many people I work with have already tried inulin, resistant starches, or another of the latest microbiome blends. For a healthy gut these blends and stronger single prebiotic interventions can help but for people with chronic digestive issues this approach often backfires leading to more gas, bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowel movements.
When I'm working with someone who has IBS, SIBO, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, or a highly reactive digestive system, I often start with Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum (PHGG).
It's a low FODMAP, soluble prebiotic fibre that is generally well tolerated, supports beneficial gut bacteria, and can help improve both constipation and diarrhoea.
The biggest mistake I see is people assuming they need the strongest prebiotic they can find or the most diverse blend of fibres to start with. Go low, go slow and build on improvements first!
