Download our low-FODMAP Pad Thai recipe
Enjoy this IBS-friendly twist on an Asian classic Eating out and following a low-FODMAP diet is much simpler than it used to be, but Thai and other Asian restaurants aren’t always the easiest choices. Many sauces are so complex and elaborate, that it may be tricky to navigate these venues safely. But take heart! Our […]
Probiotics can improve your IBS symptoms
IBS is a complex set of symptoms and triggers, so any treatment protocol needs to be tailored to the individual. We all have different health conditions and medications we take, as well as unique symptoms, gut microbiomes, genetics, history, eating habits, responsibilities, and work patterns. I receive many, many enquiries from people looking for ‘IBS […]
Treatments tailor-made for transformation – My Viva-Mayr wellness ‘cure’
“Those who starve do not fast, and those who fast do not starve.” (From: ‘Modern Mayr Medicine and Viva-Mayr Principles for Good Digestion and a Better Life’ by Prof Harald Stossier and Dr. George Stossier.) Many of you will have read about or seen some of my posts from my recent stay at the Viva-Mayr […]
Antibiotic use as a risk factor for IBS
How a disrupted gut can trigger symptoms I recently spent two weeks at the wonderful Viva-Mayr Clinic of Modern Medicine in Austria carrying out their world-renowned wellness ‘cure’ and whilst there, I attended a few evening lectures where the medical doctors share their knowledge and wisdom on how to maintain a healthy gut. During one […]
The difference between colon hydrotherapy and a colonoscopy
As well as April being IBS awareness month, this is also bowel cancer awareness month, but the two conditions are not related. There is no evidence to suggest that IBS increases the risk of developing bowel cancer. The only way IBS and bowel cancer are related is that they can both cause bowel symptoms. People […]
IBS-free for 81-year old Carol – How our supplements have delivered a new lease of life
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex set of symptoms and root causes, from negative shifts in your microbiome to food intolerance to a dysregulated gut-brain connection. When you start to tackle ways of fixing IBS through diet and lifestyle and targeted supplements, you need to be consistent and patient – remember, it’s not likely […]
No more laxatives! How our supplements helped Aimee’s constipation.
When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy, it soon became very clear to me how big a problem constipation is in this country. Many people may not talk about their issues with constipation due to the embarrassment and shame around the ridiculous notion that speaking about anything to do with our bowels is ‘off-limits’. Honestly, we […]
Why we all need probiotics – The many reasons why Live Bacteria is our ‘hero product’
I think many of you already know the story of how developing my own range of digestive and gut health supplements came about, but perhaps you don’t know why probiotics feature so prominently in my range. When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy 20 years ago, and began treating people with this amazing therapy, I quickly […]
Can probiotics reduce period pain/PMS?
Our bodies are a lot different at age 50 than they are at 17. Our hair changes colour, our skin looks different, our metabolism slows down – and our periods change too. While there’s no such thing as a ‘normal period’, every woman’s menstrual cycle is unique and can fluctuate throughout her lifetime. The release […]
Five daily habits to support your digestion
Gut health is crucial year-round, but during winter, our dietary and lifestyle habits tend to shift, often leading to digestive discomfort. Research suggests that we all have a unique combination of gut microbes. Your gut microbiome is as unique to you as are your fingerprints. This means that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to improving […]
Let Live Bacteria lift your winter blues!
A healthy inner self creates a happy and glowing outer self. Many of you will know by now that I am a strong advocate of kick-starting the year, or any healthier, long-lasting, clean living regime, not with a fad diet, but with a good inner ‘clean out’ – a colon hydrotherapy treatment – the very […]
Don’t let dodgy digestion spoil your Christmas – watch the video
If you didn’t get the chance to watch my video about the best ways to avoid digestive discomfort and unpleasant flare-ups this festive season, then you can do so here. I am contacted by lots of people around this time of year, expressing concern (and sometimes panic) about how to get through the festive season […]
Dodgy digestion? Our Christmas Survival Kit is here to help!
If you are worried about the effects that all the rich, heavy food and possible excesses of alcohol will have on your digestive and gut health this season, I can assure you – you are not alone. I get a seasonal ‘deluge’ of enquiries in the lead-up to Christmas and many of them come from […]
Choose the perfect supplement gifts this Christmas
What’s better than giving the gift of improved health this festive season? Perhaps you are wondering what to buy your loved ones this year; how about something that shows you truly care about their health and happiness, with our all-natural supplements to help ease their discomfort, reduce their stress, and improve their life? Here’s our […]
Supplements that resolved peri-meno symptoms
Hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause can trigger digestive, gut as well as other symptoms you may never have experienced before or exacerbate existing ones. This is what happened to Anita and her Coeliac Disease symptoms when she contacted me. Anita told me how the digestive symptoms that she had been managing to […]
Mother and daughter’s symptoms resolved!
In this video I share the story of Helen and her daughter, both of whom had struggled for a long time with digestive issues – Helen with ongoing IBS symptoms and recurring diverticulitis, and her daughter with a persistent cough due to silent reflux. Four years ago, both Helen and her daughter started to take […]
