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Seasonal Survival Starts Now!

Seasonal Survival Starts Now! The festive period is by far my busiest time of the year, both in my digestive health clinic and with my Just For Tummies supplement sales. … Seasonal Survival Starts Now!

Goodbye Summer and hello to Autumn

Summer has been one busy, busy time in the Just For Tummies office, with me managing my clinic patients, as well as directing Just For Tummies.  However, I did manage … Goodbye Summer and hello to Autumn

Yoghurts – the good, the bad & the ugly

Yoghurts – the good, the bad & the ugly. I’m sure many of you have heard about the gut healing benefits of yoghurts – the ones that are rich in … Yoghurts – the good, the bad & the ugly

A seasonal, tummy-friendly soup – straight from the farmers’ market

A seasonal, tummy-friendly soup – straight from the farmers’ market.  On Saturday, my mum and I went to one of our favourite farmers’ markets in the beautiful town of Bakewell … A seasonal, tummy-friendly soup – straight from the farmers’ market

When bacterial infections can be life-threatening and how to protect yourself

On Monday, 11 September I watched Panorama. It was absolutely fascinating and about bacterial infections. Did you watch it? If not, I advise that you do on ‘catch-up, and learn … When bacterial infections can be life-threatening and how to protect yourself

Do you have strong, healthy roots?

Do you have strong, healthy roots?  When I’m working in my clinic I talk to my clients a lot about the importance of strong and healthy roots to help maintain … Do you have strong, healthy roots?

How stress affects digestion of food, absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes

Digestive and gut upsets are strongly associated with high stress levels. During stressful periods, adrenaline and cortisol levels are elevated and digestive function is severely impaired, reducing the amount of … How stress affects digestion of food, absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes

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

A Cappuccino, dose of diarrhoea and projectile vomiting please

Did  you see Watchdog on the BBC a couple of weeks ago? They featured three of our favourite coffee houses, Costa, Starbucks and Nero, and the disgustingly high levels of … A Cappuccino, dose of diarrhoea and projectile vomiting please

SAUERKRAUT FOR A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND GUT

Here is a tummy-friendly recipe for a simple sauerkraut, full of health-promoting lactobacilli bacteria: Simple Sauerkraut Sauerkraut, or fermented cabbage, is packed with good lactic acid probiotic bacteria, and has … SAUERKRAUT FOR A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND GUT

The pros and cons of taking long-term antacid medication

I’ve been a natural health therapist for over 25 years, specialising in digestive, gut health disorders, and natural solutions to resolving such disorders.  I have observed, over the years, a … The pros and cons of taking long-term antacid medication

Don’t let the bad ‘bugs’ have a bonanza at your barbecue!

We all love a good barbecue, inviting our friends and family over for a Summer get-together, but there can be dangers lurking if the food you are serving is not … Don’t let the bad ‘bugs’ have a bonanza at your barbecue!