Category Archives: General

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer kills more people than breast, prostate and cervical cancer put together, but gets less attention, probably due to the embarrassing nature of where the problem is – the bowels and the bum! The legendary BBC foreign correspondent Jeremy Bowen was speaking this morning on BBC Breakfast about his experience of bowel cancer and […]

Do you find your energy levels flagging soon after eating a meal?

Do you eat lunch at work, then feel like you need a snooze? This could be because your meal is too high in carbohydrates that cause a spike in blood sugar, then a crash, creating a slump in energy!  Eating a protein rich meal will give you more energy for several hours.  Studies show that […]

Home-made broth cubes

Do you buy your stock cubes from the supermarket? If so, does it concern you that they may be full of salt, starches and artificial ingredients? In no time at all, you can make your own bone broth ice cubes, and you can do this for gravy too.  Just get a silicone or stainless-steel ice […]

Three ways to Christmas-proof your tummy

Seasonal Survival Starts Now! The festive period is by far my busiest time of the year, both in my digestive health clinic and with Just For Tummies. I think it’s a real shame that for many, Christmas and the New Year festivities can be a source of stress and anxiety. People who suffer with digestive […]

What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance.

Do you know the difference between a food sensitivity – as in an allergy to a certain food – and a food intolerance? Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but what are the causes?  It can be confusing trying to pinpoint whether the bloated stomach you get after eating bread or the diarrhoea you […]

What’s causing my psoriasis

Psoriasis is a global skin disease, affecting more than 100 million people worldwide. It is also one of the oldest inflammatory skin diseases known to mankind. Psoriasis can be hugely disfiguring and has a detrimental impact on quality of life. Sufferers can become isolated and depressed due to the scaly, silvery skin lesions that can, […]

One woman’s story makes it all worthwhile

There is absolutely nothing glorious or glamorous about starting a business. I knew when I set up Just For Tummies that it would not bring me the lifestyle of a rock star entrepreneur. I didn’t have visions of fancy offices, fast cars, and fat expense accounts. That level of success is rare and never built […]

What’s causing my bad breath!?

You’re just about to pucker up and give your partner a kiss when he makes a comment about your smelly bad breath! You’re offended by the remark, but in a way you’re also glad that he has highlighted this; the thought of subjecting those around you to your halitosis is mortifying, to say the least […]

Laugh like a teenager – even when you’re 60!

Laugh like a teenager – even when you’re 60! On Tuesday 25th September, it was my husband Kevin’s 60th birthday. My brain is still processing how out of the blue this seems to have happened. We had a wonderful time celebrating this milestone birthday with our son, Colin, and his wife, Anzhelika, by spending a […]

Don’t leave all your inheritance to your kids – spend it on yourself!

Don’t leave all your inheritance to your kids – spend it on yourself! “Every time I eat I get uncomfortable bloating and indigestion.” I’ve heard this statement thousands of times over the years, especially from people aged 45 plus. If I had £5 every time someone had said this to me, I would be swanning […]

Can constipation cause migraine headaches

Can constipation cause migraine headaches. Do you suffer with migraines and constipation? Do you find that they sometimes strike at the same time? This may simply reflect the fact that they are both common disorders, but research has shown that migraines in some patients improve after resolution of constipation, indicating a possible link between the […]

Gran knows best

Throughout my career as a naturopath I’ve carried out over 70,000 consultations and treatments. Many of those consultations and treatments have been with people who suffer with a digestive and/or gut disorder. One question that I’ve always liked to ask them is this:   “When was the last time you can remember not having any […]

How and why we need to stop urinary tract infections (UTIs)

How and why we need to stop urinary tract infections (UTIs) A bit about me first …  I am Linda Booth, founder of Just For Tummies.  I have been a complementary health practitioner for over 26 years, running my successful IBS, Digestive Health & Gut Disorders clinic in Nottingham and, to date, I have carried […]

Linda’s healthy ageing tips

Here are some of my healthy ageing tips. I am often complimented on my ‘youthful’ appearance, in particular the condition of my skin, so much so that at times it’s been embarrassing, though such comments are always welcome.  When people find out how old I am, many of them, mainly women, seem keen to know […]