Are heavy metals a health risk?
The most effective way to remove heavy metals During my most recent two-week stay at the Viva Mayr Clinic in Austria, one of the tests I underwent at the beginning of my wellness programme was one that checks for levels of heavy metals. You can have a barrage of tests at Viva-Mayr for all kinds […]
Men – speak up! Your health matters!
Breaking the silence around men’s health The Men’s Health Forum organises Men’s Health Week each year. The week aims to raise awareness and to encourage all men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing. This year, Men’s Health Week UK is running from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June, […]
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 […]
Healthy mouth, healthy body
How neglecting oral health can harm your overall health It isn’t widely known that the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health – research by the Oral Health Foundation shows that awareness of oral health affecting conditions in other parts of the body is as low as 11%. We often […]
Brain-boosting Mackerel, Avocado and Hemp Pate
While we’ve always known that what we eat affects our bodies and how we look, there is a growing body of evidence showing that what we eat plays a huge role in the health of our brains. When it comes to staying mentally sharp and focused, eating plenty of ‘brain foods’ matters – especially for […]
Oral health – your gateway to overall health
According to the Oral Health Foundation, almost 2 in 5 adults don’t visit a dentist regularly, 1 in 3 have tooth decay, and there are 8,772 new cases of mouth cancer each year. These stark statistics make us glad that National Smile Month is back again – it began on May 13th and continues until […]
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 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? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How the bowel cancer test (FIT) can save your life
With Bowel Cancer Awareness month coming up in April, we wanted to highlight the importance of health screening – how it can help prevent cancer and other diseases, or catch it early enough to treat and cure it. Bowel cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the […]
