Parasites

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 […]

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Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your fun in the sun!

Are you following the summer food safety basics? Now that we are finally enjoying some warmer weather, many of us will be heading out to enjoy picnics, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings, but the warmer temperatures also bring a higher risk of food poisoning. Headlines about foodborne illness outbreaks traced to a specific restaurant or food […]

Is it IBS or SIBO

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 […]

low-FODMAP Pad Thai recipe

Download our low-FODMAP Pad Thai recipe

Enjoy this IBS-friendly twist on an Asian classic Eating out and following a low-FODMAP diet is much simpler than it used to be, but Thai and other Asian restaurants aren’t always the easiest choices. Many sauces are so complex and elaborate, that it may be tricky to navigate these venues safely. But take heart! Our […]

Live Bacteria

Probiotics can improve your IBS symptoms

IBS is a complex set of symptoms and triggers, so any treatment protocol needs to be tailored to the individual. We all have different health conditions and medications we take, as well as unique symptoms, gut microbiomes, genetics, history, eating habits, responsibilities, and work patterns. I receive many, many enquiries from people looking for ‘IBS […]

Antibiotic use as a risk factor for IBS

Antibiotic use as a risk factor for IBS

How a disrupted gut can trigger symptoms I recently spent two weeks at the wonderful Viva-Mayr Clinic of Modern Medicine in Austria carrying out their world-renowned wellness ‘cure’ and whilst there, I attended a few evening lectures where the medical doctors share their knowledge and wisdom on how to maintain a healthy gut. During one […]

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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 […]

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IBS-free for 81-year old Carol – How our supplements have delivered a new lease of life

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex set of symptoms and root causes, from negative shifts in your microbiome to food intolerance to a dysregulated gut-brain connection. When you start to tackle ways of fixing IBS through diet and lifestyle and targeted supplements, you need to be consistent and patient – remember, it’s not likely […]

Perfect Balance Kit

No more laxatives! How our supplements helped Aimee’s constipation.

When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy, it soon became very clear to me how big a problem constipation is in this country. Many people may not talk about their issues with constipation due to the embarrassment and shame around the ridiculous notion that speaking about anything to do with our bowels is ‘off-limits’. Honestly, we […]

Live Bacteria

Why we all need probiotics – The many reasons why Live Bacteria is our ‘hero product’

I think many of you already know the story of how developing my own range of digestive and gut health supplements came about, but perhaps you don’t know why probiotics feature so prominently in my range. When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy 20 years ago, and began treating people with this amazing therapy, I quickly […]

Christmas Survival Kit

Dodgy digestion? Our Christmas Survival Kit is here to help!

If you are worried about the effects that all the rich, heavy food and possible excesses of alcohol will have on your digestive and gut health this season, I can assure you – you are not alone. I get a seasonal ‘deluge’ of enquiries in the lead-up to Christmas and many of them come from […]

Supplement Gifts

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 […]

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Mother and daughter’s symptoms resolved!

In this video I share the story of Helen and her daughter, both of whom had struggled for a long time with digestive issues – Helen with ongoing IBS symptoms and recurring diverticulitis, and her daughter with a persistent cough due to silent reflux. Four years ago, both Helen and her daughter started to take […]

Perfect Balance Kit

IBS for over 30 years – symptoms now improving!

I would like to share this video of me reading out a lovely, uplifting testimonial that I received from Zena, who was almost at her wits’ end when she contacted me, having struggled with IBS symptoms for over 30 years. I often receive messages from people like Zena, who have suffered with IBS and other […]

Live Bacteria

Let probiotics munch away the pounds!

Probiotics are necessary for your body to break down food and support a healthy immune system. They may also promote weight loss. Your gut contains many different bacteria, which are part of your microbiome, a collection of over 100 trillion microbes. These bacteria all work together to help your body do the following: Dysbiosis happens […]