Bloating

April is IBS Awareness Month

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you are not alone – IBS is common with prevalence estimated at 10% –15%. Yet many people remain undiagnosed and unaware that their … April is IBS Awareness Month

My January ‘digestive reset’ – for increased energy, health, and healing

I always say that I have a cast-iron digestive constitution.  I think I get it from Gran on my mum’s side of our family. She had a very good appetite, … My January ‘digestive reset’ – for increased energy, health, and healing

Is food poisoning dangerous?

An attack of food poisoning can be pretty grim, and more than half a million of us have to deal with it every year. That’s the official figure – the … Is food poisoning dangerous?

Is it IBS or ovarian cancer?

I’ve put this blog post together because women need to understand that one of the symptoms of ovarian cancer is bloating. Bloating that’s related to ovarian cancer may cause visible … Is it IBS or ovarian cancer?

H. pylori – the silent (and sometimes deadly) bacteria inside us

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the stomach and has been infecting people for a long time, with some times deadly results. Find out what causes an … H. pylori – the silent (and sometimes deadly) bacteria inside us

How to recover from over-indulgence at Christmas

I hope you have had a lovely, relaxing Christmas.  And, more to the point, did your tummy survive the season of indulgence?  I hope that some of the tips I … How to recover from over-indulgence at Christmas

How to prevent festive bloating

Nutritionally speaking, the festive season is a total shock to the system. Suddenly we’re eating large roast dinners with rich desserts, devouring endless boxes of chocolates, and drinking countless glasses … How to prevent festive bloating

What causes bloating?

We’ve all been there – overindulged on all the festive food and wound up feeling like a stuffed turkey, in the most uncomfortable of ways.  Stomach bloating is a common … What causes bloating?

The benefits of taking activated charcoal

I’ve been a natural health therapist for more than 30 years now, and I have carried out tens of thousands of consultations and treatments in that time. One of my … The benefits of taking activated charcoal

My five top tips to reduce bloating, stomach pain and constipation

Symptoms of IBS, bloating, stomach pain, trapped painful gas, constipation, heartburn and acid reflux can have a detrimental impact on your health and wellbeing. Your professional life may be affected … My five top tips to reduce bloating, stomach pain and constipation

How to end bloating

How to end bloating. Around a third of the UK population suffer with some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and for 1 in 10, the symptoms are so … How to end bloating

The digestive benefits of taking Charcoal supplements

Charcoal supplements have been trending for quite a while, with charcoal powder being put into everything from smoothies to shampoos and facepacks to toothpaste. People are even putting charcoal powder … The digestive benefits of taking Charcoal supplements