Digestive Disorders
The link between the gut microbiome and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
IBD is a chronic, inflammatory, auto-immune condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with two major clinical forms, ulcerative colitis (UC) and crohn’s disease (CD). Whereas in UC,…
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Digestive Disorders
Unravelling the root cause of chronic bloating
It may come as a surprise to learn that to a certain extent, bloating is completely normal. Everyone will experience a build-up of gas as a by-product…
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Digestive Disorders
How to avoid IBS flare-up over the festive period
We definitely all need cheering up after the challenging year we’ve been through. So Christmas treats are in order! But if you suffer with IBS, Christmas can…
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Digestive Disorders
Living with IBS, how to best control it and live your best life
What is IBS? IBS is a disorder of the gut function (functional bowel disorder). It is a diagnose by exclusion using symptom criteria and the exclusion of…
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Digestive Disorders
Stool Testing – Test Don’t Guess
As a functional medicine practitioner my aim is to give relief to my clients by understanding the root cause(s) for their digestive issues. Alongside a detailed case…
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Digestive Disorders
IBS, Nutrition and Mental Health
There is ongoing research in the area of gut health and mental health, however, the complete understanding of this connection remains unknown. It is important that there…
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Digestive Disorders
6 Tips to Improve Your IBS Symptoms
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is the most commonly diagnosed condition by gastroenterologists worldwide with a prevalence of 11%. IBS is often given as a diagnosis when other…
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Digestive Disorders
IBD and the Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy
The two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are seen in many people who are of reproductive age which can often…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
What Exactly is Gut Health?
We hear (and see!) the phrase ‘gut health’ all the time, but what exactly does it mean? You might be surprised to hear that there’s no official…
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Digestive Disorders
Quick and Easy Practical Tips to Support Our Gut Health at Each Meal
General Eating Habits to Support our Gut Health 1. Mindful eating – Remove any distractions whilst eating - put your phone away, close down your computer and…
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Digestive Disorders
Do You Suffer with Bloating and Excessive Wind? Want to Know Why?
Bloating may occur due to lacking or missing enzymes that are required to break food down effectively. Intolerances to certain foods cause inflammation in the gut, additionally,…
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Diarrhoea
Diarrholema
I think we’ve all been there, rushing to the loo during the night (or day) because of a tummy upset caused from that dodgy kebab you had…
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