Can poor gut health cause dementia?

Can poor gut health cause dementia?

Personal insights inspired by my mum’s dementia You may be surprised to learn that your gut bacteria could affect your mood, your behaviours, and even your brain functions, but the evidence is mounting, and researchers are building an understanding of how gut bacteria and the health of the brain are connected. That flutter you get […]

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Is shift work wrecking your gut health?

Ways to manage the digestive impact of disrupted eating patterns Over the years, I’ve been contacted by dozens of people who work shifts (in health and social care, emergency and security services, as well as in many manufacturing industries) and who have digestive issues. Nurses who work on the maternity ward tell me that they […]

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How antibiotics can wreak havoc on your oral health

One customer’s experience with Burning Mouth Syndrome Have you ever started taking a new medication and noticed something different about your mouth? Perhaps you notice that your lips and the roof of your mouth are burning; your food tastes metallic, or your mouth is excessively dry. These could be signs of Burning Mouth Syndrome, a […]

From Fear To Freedom

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 […]

Happy World Digestive Health Day

Make your gut your number one health priority

World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) is celebrated each year on 29th May with associated events, activities, and initiatives continuing throughout and beyond the campaign year. Set up by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), this day seeks to raise awareness of digestive health – this year’s WDHD theme is Your Digestive Health: Make It A Priority. […]

Anti-Ageing

The anti-ageing effects of the Viva-Mayr Clinic gut healing protocols

Science reveals a symbiotic relationship between a healthy gut and our brain, our immune system, and our skin. Understanding what is happening beneath the skin, at the gut level, impacts how the skin and body function, age and respond to treatments. Lifestyle choices, inflammation, environmental toxins, stress levels, antibiotics, alcohol consumption and diet, all cause […]

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 […]

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 […]

Treatments tailor-made for transformation – My Viva-Mayr wellness ‘cure’

“Those who starve do not fast, and those who fast do not starve.” (From: ‘Modern Mayr Medicine and Viva-Mayr Principles for Good Digestion and a Better Life’ by Prof Harald Stossier and Dr. George Stossier.) Many of you will have read about or seen some of my posts from my recent stay at the Viva-Mayr […]

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 […]

healthy gut, healthy pregnancy

Healthy gut, healthy pregnancy

Whether you’re trying for a baby, currently pregnant or coping with a new-born, there’s one simple thing you can do to positively impact things for both you and your baby – improve your gut health. Imagine your gut microbiome is like a tiny, beautiful Amazon rainforest, filled with all kinds of diverse living organisms. This […]

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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 […]

Five daily habits to support your digestion

Five daily habits to support your digestion

Gut health is crucial year-round, but during winter, our dietary and lifestyle habits tend to shift, often leading to digestive discomfort. Research suggests that we all have a unique combination of gut microbes. Your gut microbiome is as unique to you as are your fingerprints. This means that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to improving […]

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Don’t let bugs and viruses wreak havoc this winter

Statistically speaking, most of us will get at least one cold this year, but who wants to be a statistic? Each new year, we pledge to transform our bodies, improve our careers, dump toxic friends, organise our homes and develop new hobbies. We dedicate ourselves to doing more – more exercise, more work, more activities […]