Antibiotics

Got a gut health question?

Every day at Just For Tummies, we hear from people looking for answers about their gut health. Some questions are incredibly common, while others are ones we’ve never been asked … Got a gut health question?

One course of antibiotics can damage your gut for years

A major new study published in Nature Medicine has raised important questions about the long-term impact antibiotics may have on our gut microbiome. Researchers studying more than 15,000 people over … One course of antibiotics can damage your gut for years

The science behind our strains

Let’s talk about probiotics – we love this subject, although we know not everyone is convinced. I became convinced whilst still in clinical practice as a colon hydrotherapist, when I … The science behind our strains

What nobody tells you about antibiotics and the gut!

In 1945, penicillin antibiotics became widely available to the public for the first time. Before their discovery and development, common infections often had devastating consequences, and many were simply untreatable. … What nobody tells you about antibiotics and the gut!

What they don’t tell you about PPIs

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications for symptoms like heartburn, reflux, and persistent bloating. Many people are told they’re perfectly safe to stay on long-term … What they don’t tell you about PPIs

IBS doesn’t have to be a life sentence

12 MILLION AND RISING! This is the number of people who have been diagnosed with IBS in the UK, that’s 1 in 5 people who are struggling daily with pain, … IBS doesn’t have to be a life sentence

Your spring dream team: Live Bacteria and Digestive Enzymes

Finally, we can start to put the months of heavier foods, less movement, stress, bugs, antibiotics and comfort eating to one side.  While the arrival of spring is so very … Your spring dream team: Live Bacteria and Digestive Enzymes

Missed our IBS live event? Watch Linda’s game-changing IBS Q&A!

In case you missed it, I recently hosted a live session all about IBS – one of my favourite gut health topics! Here at Just For Tummies, we are fierce … Missed our IBS live event? Watch Linda’s game-changing IBS Q&A!

Probiotics to stop the UTI cycle

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health issues women of all ages face, with significant impacts on quality of life, not to mention healthcare costs worldwide. … Probiotics to stop the UTI cycle

“The Kit that changed my life” – Kim’s journey to better gut health

We often hear from people struggling with digestive and gut health issues, many of whom have tried countless remedies, sometimes including strong medications. What they often don’t realise is that … “The Kit that changed my life” – Kim’s journey to better gut health

Are antacids contributing to your Diverticular Disease?

Understanding the impact of PPIs on gut health Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are common digestive conditions that affect many people, especially as they age. The exact cause of diverticulitis remains … Are antacids contributing to your Diverticular Disease?

Bacterial infection linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s

The common stomach bug that may increase your risk Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria, which can colonise in the sticky mucus that lines the stomach. About 40% of people … Bacterial infection linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s