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Are we living longer… but less well?

I recently read an article by Professor Tim Spector that really made me stop and think. According to recent health data, Britons are now spending fewer years in good health … Are we living longer… but less well?

Why Just For Tummies is different

When I first started working as a natural health therapist over 30 years ago, the world of gut health looked very different. Back then, there were relatively few digestive supplements … Why Just For Tummies is different

Life after the Mayr cure

If you missed the content I shared during my reset at Bleib Berg in Austria this April, you can read more here. What I wanted to share now, though, is … Life after the Mayr cure

Five simple habits for gut health

Carrying out the Mayr ‘cure’ in April – a full digestive health reset (which you can read more about here) – reinforced something I’ve long believed about digestive health: improving and … Five simple habits for gut health

Why your digestion changes with age

As we get older, many of us notice subtle changes in how we feel on a daily basis. Maybe your energy isn’t what it used to be. You feel more … Why your digestion changes with age

Your gut decides how your holiday feels

No one plans a trip thinking about their digestion – but the reality is, your gut can make or break your holiday. As you start ticking off your pre-holiday checklist … Your gut decides how your holiday feels

Understanding chronic diarrhoea

World Digestive Health Day, is observed annually on May 29th; it’s a global initiative led by the World Gastroenterology Organisation to raise awareness around digestive health and the many factors … Understanding chronic diarrhoea

Healing from within – learnings from Bleib Berg

My stay at the Bleib Berg health resort in Austria last month gave me a very timely reminder of the importance giving the body – particularly the digestive system – the time, … Healing from within – learnings from Bleib Berg

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

Eat well to digest well

I’ve recently returned from two weeks at the Bleib Berg F.X. Mayr Health Retreat in Austria, where I immersed myself in a full body reset. It involved an array of … Eat well to digest well

Struggling to sleep? Your gut could be the reason

We often think of sleep as something controlled by the brain – but it’s actually influenced by many systems in the body, including one you might not expect: your gut. The … Struggling to sleep? Your gut could be the reason

The real gut questions we receive every week

Every week, our inbox fills up with questions – and not just the kind you might expect. Of course, we get lots of enquiries about digestion, gut, and women’s health … The real gut questions we receive every week