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Works in partnership
with healthcare providers
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For IBD, IBS, diverticular disease & everyday symptom tracking
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5% of every journal sold donated to
Bowel Research UK
Make sense of the everyday.
Your digestion doesn’t exist in isolation. The journal brings food, bowel movements, symptoms and everyday habits together, so you can see what’s happening over time.
Record your meals, preparation styles, water intake, medication, exercise, caffeine, alcohol, screen time, sleep, mood and energy – alongside symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence and itchy skin. The Bristol Stool Chart will help you identify stool types.
“The journal has helped me to really consider my bowel health in greater detail – in a way I have never done previously.”
Participant C, focus group in partnership with Bowel Research UK
More than a record.
Since using the Food and Symptoms Journal our focus group* reported:
✔ Greater confidence understanding how food affects symptoms
✔ A clearer picture of symptoms and patterns over time
✔ Better awareness of foods that work well and may trigger symptoms
✔ Feeling more prepared and confident for healthcare appointments
✔ A greater sense of control over digestive health
*Participant feedback from our focus group in partnership with Bowel Research UK
“I have finally found a journal that meets my needs for monitoring my bowel conditions and feels relatable.”
Participant D, focus group
Supporting the future of bowel health
We are proud to partner with Bowel Research UK. For every Food and Symptoms Journal sold, five percent will be donated to Bowel Research UK, helping support vital research into better treatments and care for people affected by bowel conditions.
Official partner
Food and Symptoms Journal
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90 days of entries. Capture your meals, snacks and drinks, from your morning coffee to an evening glass of wine, and keep an eye on your daily water intake.
Food preparation. Note how your food was prepared to help spot potential patterns between cooking methods and your symptoms.
Symptoms and reactions. From bloating and abdominal pain to rashes and itchy skin, tick what applies and score your pain each day.
Bowel movements. Identify your stool type using the Bristol Stool Chart, then record urgency, frequency, timing and any additional notes.
Medication and supplements. Keep a clear record of everything you’re taking alongside your daily entries.
Exercise and daily habits. Include everything from gentle walks to caffeine, alcohol and screen time before bed.
Sleep, mood and energy. Note when you sleep and wake, then rate your mood and energy to capture how you’re feeling day to day.
Your personal food library. Four dedicated Food Snapshot pages help you keep track of the foods that work well for you – and those that don't.
Be prepared for healthcare appointments. Keep questions, notes and appointment outcomes together, ready to refer back to when you need them.
Made to go with you. Compact A5 sizing makes it easy to take your journal wherever life takes you.
Additional notes. Extra lined pages leave room for anything else you notice along the way.
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This journal is suitable for you if you:
Want to better understand your digestive health, whether you experience occasional changes, ongoing symptoms, or simply want to keep a record of your food and bowel health.
Live with IBS, IBD, diverticular disease or another digestive condition, and want a simple way to keep track of your symptoms, food, bowel movements and daily habits.
Experience symptoms without a diagnosis, or have been advised by a healthcare professional to keep a journal of your diet, symptoms or bowel habits.
Want to identify potential patterns and triggers, and understand how food, preparation methods and everyday habits may relate to your symptoms.
Want to keep track of the foods that work well for you, and those that may not, while building your own Food Snapshot.
Want to feel more prepared for healthcare appointments, with your experiences, questions and notes all in one place.
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Every copy of the Food and Symptoms Journal includes:
A FREE Food Adaptations Leaflet
A practical food adaptations leaflet developed by IBD specialists Clemmie Oliver and Jess Upton of the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (NALM) Clinic. It includes easy food swaps to make everyday dietary changes simpler and more manageable, along with top tips for eating well.Your food adaptations leaflet is included with the Food and Symptoms Journal and will be delivered with your journal.
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Our A5 hardback journals are perfect for on the go or noting down at home.
Inside, writing is silk-smooth thanks to our 120gsm paper finish, while our thread sewn binding and matt hardback is just as luxurious as it is durable. There’s a smooth golden ribbon to keep you on track, too. Printed on FSC Certified paper.
210mm x 148mm (A5), 200 pages
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Shipped in unbranded FSC® certified recyclable packaging.
Choose your preferred delivery option at checkout: Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Royal Mail Tracked 48.
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We strive for complete satisfaction, but if you are not 100% happy with your order, please do get in touch at info@thegoodbowelcompany.com within 30 days of your purchase.
Your digestive health, clearly captured
FREE BONUS: Food adapations leaflet by NALM Clinic dietitians with every purchase
✔ Track your symptoms – Record symptoms, pain, medication and each bowel movement using the Bristol Stool Chart to identify the stool type.
✔ Spot patterns with food – Log meals, hydration and preparation styles and keep track of what works in the Food Snapshot pages.
✔ Understand your wellbeing – Record sleep, exercise, mood and energy alongside your physical symptoms.
✔ Feel confident at appointments – Use the dedicated Appointment pages to prepare questions, record notes and support conversations with healthcare professionals.
✔ Supporting vital research – As an official partner of Bowel Research UK, 5% of every journal sold will be donated to support vital research.