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What you need to know about Candida

There are many kinds of fungus that live in the human body, normally without causing any issues, and often helping it to function. But, there are times when these fungi … What you need to know about Candida

Dealing with constipation in children

Constipation is an issue that many young children suffer from at some time or other, but when it is prolonged or reoccurs often it can become a big issue for … Dealing with constipation in children

Understanding Coeliac Disease – diet and lifestyle tips to take charge of your health

It seems strange, doesn’t it, that one of the most important substances in our diet – gluten – can actually make some of us quite ill?  After all, we’ve been … Understanding Coeliac Disease – diet and lifestyle tips to take charge of your health

All you need to know about histamine intolerance

What is histamine? Histamine is a chemical produced in cells throughout the body as part of the body’s inflammatory response to allergy, infection, or injury. In short, it sends red … All you need to know about histamine intolerance

Do we really need to be taking so many pills?

Are you worried about the sheer number of different medications so many people – particularly the older members of your family – are taking on a daily basis? There has … Do we really need to be taking so many pills?

Laxatives – how can they improve bowel function?

What is a laxative? The Oxford English Dictionary defines a laxative as “a medicine, food, or drink that makes someone empty their bowels easily”. Used to relieve constipation, a laxative is generally … Laxatives – how can they improve bowel function?

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

This blog is the second of two blogs about functional gut testing. You can read the first blog about GI Effects testing and comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA) with parasitology here. … Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Functional testing for gut health

In this blog, we’re looking at private functional gut health tests, including Gastro-intestinal (GI) Effects, Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).  These are tests that … Functional testing for gut health

Check your meds! When was your last drugs review?

I recently had an interesting conversation with a lady via email.  She contacted me about a few digestive issues she was having, with her main points of concern being her long-term … Check your meds! When was your last drugs review?

Pregnancy, antibiotics and baby’s immune system

From the moment you fall pregnant, your body starts to change; what you might not know is that these changes can lead to an increased risk of picking up an … Pregnancy, antibiotics and baby’s immune system

The Gut-Brain Connection: the link with anxiety and depression

The number of people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) worldwide is rising dramatically. This is also the case for mood-related conditions such as anxiety and depression. As many of … The Gut-Brain Connection: the link with anxiety and depression

How to prevent festive bloating

Nutritionally speaking, the festive season is a total shock to the system. Suddenly we’re eating large roast dinners with rich desserts, devouring endless boxes of chocolates, and drinking countless glasses … How to prevent festive bloating