Dietary Advice

Sugar: pure, white and deadly

Sugar may satisfy your sweet tooth, but consuming too much of it comes at a cost to your health. Here are five things you may not know about sugar. Sugar … Sugar: pure, white and deadly

Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

Ever since I first went into clinical practice almost 29 years ago, I’ve been alarmed at the increasing number of people taking strong proton pump inhibitor drugs (PPIs) like omeprazole … Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome

Go back a few years and leaky gut syndrome had only been heard of by digestive health experts. Thankfully it is now becoming more widely known, but what is it? … Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome

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

Download my free Christmas Digestive Guide

I can’t believe that we are coming to the end of another year – and that Christmas is almost upon us again! I’ve always feel a slight sense of panic … Download my free Christmas Digestive Guide

Salt – good or bad?

Everything you need to know When it comes to the two most common food cravings – sweet and salty – we tend to fall into one camp or the other: … Salt – good or bad?

How to successfully manage inflammatory bowel disease – one customer’s inspiring story

I may have over 26 years of experience as a natural health practitioner, but I am still as touched now as I was when I first set up my practice … How to successfully manage inflammatory bowel disease – one customer’s inspiring story

How damaging is alcohol to my liver

How damaging is alcohol to my liver? If you place your right hand over your abdomen, just below your right ribs it will cover the area of your liver. The … How damaging is alcohol to my liver

Can eating chicken cause IBS?

I’ve written on this subject many times before, and when we consider that a gut infection is one of the top 3 causes of IBS, then yes I can categorically … Can eating chicken cause IBS?

Herbs to help relieve the symptoms of IBS

Being a naturopathic colon hydrotherapist and trained in using certain herbs to implant rectally during colon hydrotherapy treatment, one of the most common herbs used is chamomile to help reduce … Herbs to help relieve the symptoms of IBS

Will increasing fibre in my diet improve my IBS and constipation?

I get asked this question many times, especially by people who have been diagnosed with IBS (C) – ‘C’ for ‘constipation’. Constipation is classed medically as having less than 3 … Will increasing fibre in my diet improve my IBS and constipation?