Festive feasting without the fuss
As we head into the festive season, no one wants to feel anxious about going to a party or social occasion. The last thing you need to be worrying about where the nearest toilet is, unable to fully relax, stressing over the menu, wondering if digestive symptoms are going to flare up. I recently received […]
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 unclear, but there are several factors that can contribute to it, including chronic constipation, blockages in the colon, and inflammation. While lifestyle factors including diet […]
Could parasites be causing your digestive issues?
How to avoid unwelcome gut intruders Many people associate parasites with exotic countries, but here in the UK, we can get parasites. It’s possible to get parasites through contaminated water and food, as well as through contact with infected animals or people. Some common parasites found in the UK include giardia, cryptosporidium, and threadworms. In […]
Your guide to a healthier summer
Supplements to keep you thriving this season Many of us tend to think about stocking up on supplements during autumn as we look to strengthen our defences against the incoming winter viruses. But looking after your health and wellbeing is essential all year round, and the summer season can bring unique challenges. We spend more […]
Are heavy metals a health risk?
The most effective way to remove heavy metals During my most recent two-week stay at the Viva Mayr Clinic in Austria, one of the tests I underwent at the beginning of my wellness programme was one that checks for levels of heavy metals. You can have a barrage of tests at Viva-Mayr for all kinds […]
Severe digestive pain fixed!
Resourceful wife takes charge of husband’s gut health Most people who get in touch with me about their digestive and gut health issues are women. Don’t get me wrong, more men have been reaching out for advice and recommendations lately, but it tends to be women who contact me, either about an issue that affects […]
Download our Seasonal Cleansing Beetroot Smoothie recipe
Harness the huge health benefits of beets this summer We all have very specific smells that send a wave of nostalgia through our body and trigger childhood memories. Maybe the smell of vanilla reminds you of your grandma’s baking; the smell of coconut brings back memories of the sun cream you used on family holidays; […]
The anti-ageing effects of the Viva-Mayr Clinic gut healing protocols
Science reveals a symbiotic relationship between a healthy gut and our brain, our immune system, and our skin. Understanding what is happening beneath the skin, at the gut level, impacts how the skin and body function, age and respond to treatments. Lifestyle choices, inflammation, environmental toxins, stress levels, antibiotics, alcohol consumption and diet, all cause […]
Is it IBS or SIBO? Watch the video.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) are two common gut conditions that often cause confusion and frustration. While they share similar symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea, they are different conditions with differing underlying causes. In our most recent live video discussion, nutritional therapist, Sophia Hill and I took […]
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 […]
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 […]
My wellness retreat to the Viva-Mayr Clinic
Illness is a drama in 10 acts: I first heard about the Viva-Mayr Clinic in Austria back in 2009. Dr. Harald Stossier, the Clinic’s Medical Director used to visit London and give talks on the Mayr ‘cure’, which is based on the principles of the now renowned Mayr method. Developed by Dr. F.X Mayr over […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transition into autumn with a 5-day Charcoal cleanse
I recommend a 5-day Charcoal cleanse four times a year, around the time the seasons change in September, December, March and June – and, if possible, around the time of a full moon. This year, the full moon will appear on 29th September. The idea that the moon has the power to influence our thoughts […]
