Surviving and thriving during menopause
Watch my video chat with Jane Barrett Here at Just For Tummies, we like to make a point of marking World Menopause Day, which takes place every October, by diving deeper into the powerful connection between the health of the gut and menopause. This year, I was delighted to speak to Jane Barrett, an experienced […]
Can menopause cause digestive problems?
Learn more in our Menopause and Gut Health Guide There’s been lots of talk and media attention about menopause in recent years and I applaud and welcome this shift towards encouraging open conversations among women. Once considered a taboo subject, menopause is now being brought to the forefront, with more women sharing their experiences and […]
From Fear to Freedom – Empowering your Mental Wellness
Watch the informative video discussion Mental wellbeing is not a luxury in today’s demanding world; it’s the cornerstone of a fulfilling and balanced life. It’s a state of emotional, psychological, and social harmony that allows us to thrive and reach our full potential. But how do you to navigate life with a sense of calm […]
A healthier gut for a happier mind
“An overall feeling of wellness” for Claire Having a healthy gut plays a key role in maintaining an exceptional quality of life, including optimal fitness and a happy mood. The gut’s effects on wellness are profound – your gut and brain are more closely linked than you might think. If you have experienced having a […]
The health benefits of castor oil packs – Watch the interesting video discussion
If you didn’t get to watch the recent live discussion I had with founder of Castorvida, Alison Leighton, all about the health benefits of castor oil packs, then I highly recommend you watch the video. It was fascinating to listen to Alison talking about the many ways in which the use of castor oil can […]
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 […]
Eliminate thrush with our For Women probiotics
Vaginal thrush can affect women of any age, although it is more common in women between the ages of 15 and 50 years old. It is unusual in girls who have not yet begun their periods and in older women after menopause. Every 3 out of 4 women get thrush at least once in their […]
Can probiotics reduce period pain/PMS?
Our bodies are a lot different at age 50 than they are at 17. Our hair changes colour, our skin looks different, our metabolism slows down – and our periods change too. While there’s no such thing as a ‘normal period’, every woman’s menstrual cycle is unique and can fluctuate throughout her lifetime. The release […]
Supercharge your immune system
Our immune system is our first line of defence against illnesses and diseases. But how do we ensure that our immune system is in top shape? While we can’t completely avoid exposure to germs, we can most certainly take proactive steps to strengthen our immunity and prepare for the challenges that the colder months can […]
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 […]
Supplements that resolved peri-meno symptoms
Hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause can trigger digestive, gut as well as other symptoms you may never have experienced before or exacerbate existing ones. This is what happened to Anita and her Coeliac Disease symptoms when she contacted me. Anita told me how the digestive symptoms that she had been managing to […]
Mind Over Menopause – watch the video!
If you were unable to join me and the wonderful Rosalyn Palmer, Rapid Transformational Therapist for our recent live discussion, you can watch the video here, and I promise you – it’s one you will not want to miss! ‘Mind Over Menopause’ was the central theme of our discussion – how menopause can affect the […]
Why are older women more prone to UTIs?
Women become more prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) as they grow older due a number of reasons, including female anatomy, hormonal changes, medications, a weaker immune system and menopause. If a UTI is overlooked or even mistaken for other conditions, and if left untreated, it can spread elsewhere. An untreated infection can get […]
Is your bra giving you heartburn?
As well as it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October, today is also National No Bra Day – a day where women all over the nation are encouraged to not wear a bra in order to raise awareness around the importance of knowing the symptoms of breast cancer, alongside breast cancer screening and regular […]
Can intercourse cause a urinary tract infection? Watch the video!
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in sexually active individuals. Even so, there can be some confusion among women about UTIs, especially regarding the link between the infections and sex. I talk more how they are linked in this video, as well as explaining why a UTI can occur after sexual intercourse and how you […]
Can constipation cause UTIs?
To their consternation, many menopausal women can suddenly develop constipation, as a result in the change in their hormones slowing down transit time in their bowels. Whenever I’m contacted by a woman who is getting recurring UTIs, one of the questions I ask is ‘Do you also suffer with constipation?’ Your rectum and your colon […]
