Probiotics

Why I created Menopause Plus

This summer, I had the pleasure of sitting down for lunch with Sally, who used to come to me for colon hydrotherapy. We’ve known each other for years, so it … Why I created Menopause Plus

Living with diverticular disease: where do you start?

Have you recently been diagnosed with diverticular disease? Or are you still trying to make sense of what it means for your everyday life? A diagnosis can leave you with … Living with diverticular disease: where do you start?

Your October health guide: menopause, gut health, immunity, constipation, and more

What are the most common health questions about immune function and digestive wellbeing? October is here, and I am enjoying the cooler days, the seasonal produce (especially the Victoria plums, … Your October health guide: menopause, gut health, immunity, constipation, and more

What Should I Take to Support My Immune System This Autumn?

I love autumn. It always makes me think of the Keats poem ‘To Autumn’ and his beautiful description of the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. It also reminds me of … What Should I Take to Support My Immune System This Autumn?

Why Do Ozempic and Mounjaro Cause Constipation?

If you have started taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, you may have noticed that your bowel has become sluggish. Constipation is a recognised digestive side effect of GLP-1 medications. Symptoms … Why Do Ozempic and Mounjaro Cause Constipation?

Why do digestive symptoms sometimes return after stopping probiotics?

It’s a question we’re asked surprisingly often. Many people start taking probiotics because they’re experiencing bloating, irregular bowel habits, digestive discomfort or other gut-related symptoms. After a few weeks or … Why do digestive symptoms sometimes return after stopping probiotics?

Let’s slow down this August

If you’re anything like me, you’ll know that August has a slightly different feel to the rest of the year. For me, it’s a chance to slow the pace just … Let’s slow down this August

Got a gut health question?

Every day at Just For Tummies, we hear from people looking for answers about their gut health. Some questions are incredibly common, while others are ones we’ve never been asked … Got a gut health question?

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

Feeling better? Don’t make this mistake!

I’m sure we’ve all made this mistake. We take something to help us feel better… and when we see an improvement, we stop the thing that was helping. Here at … Feeling better? Don’t make this mistake!

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

One course of antibiotics can damage your gut for years

A major new study published in Nature Medicine has raised important questions about the long-term impact antibiotics may have on our gut microbiome. Researchers studying more than 15,000 people over … One course of antibiotics can damage your gut for years