Could parasites be causing your digestive issues?
How to avoid unwelcome gut intruders Many people associate parasites with exotic countries, but here in the UK, we can get parasites. It’s possible to get parasites through contaminated water and food, as well as through contact with infected animals or people. Some common parasites found in the UK include giardia, cryptosporidium, and threadworms. In […]
Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your fun in the sun!
Are you following the summer food safety basics? Now that we are finally enjoying some warmer weather, many of us will be heading out to enjoy picnics, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings, but the warmer temperatures also bring a higher risk of food poisoning. Headlines about foodborne illness outbreaks traced to a specific restaurant or food […]
Your guide to a healthier summer
Supplements to keep you thriving this season Many of us tend to think about stocking up on supplements during autumn as we look to strengthen our defences against the incoming winter viruses. But looking after your health and wellbeing is essential all year round, and the summer season can bring unique challenges. We spend more […]
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 […]
My wellness retreat to the Viva-Mayr Clinic
Illness is a drama in 10 acts: I first heard about the Viva-Mayr Clinic in Austria back in 2009. Dr. Harald Stossier, the Clinic’s Medical Director used to visit London and give talks on the Mayr ‘cure’, which is based on the principles of the now renowned Mayr method. Developed by Dr. F.X Mayr over […]
Wave goodbye to holiday constipation with our Travel Survival Kit!
Whether you’re hopping on a plane or jumping into your car for a road trip, digestive issues can put a damper on your travel plans. Even people who don’t have trouble with regular bowel movements may find that they become constipated when they go on holiday due to the change in routine. Travel constipation can […]
Our Travel Survival Kit – your essential holiday companion!
While the weather in the UK may have other ideas, holiday season is upon us! I am looking forward to a family trip to Spain this summer; it will my first trip abroad since the pandemic, and I know I have fallen out of the habit of packing and preparing for a holiday, so I […]
How food poisoning can lead to IBS
Food poisoning is one of the most common causes of an increased risk of developing IBS, and the number one cause of developing post-infectious IBS (PI-IBS). Food poisoning happens when people consume food that is contaminated with harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses or toxins. Also known as foodborne illness, it can cause a range of symptoms, […]
Our Travel Survival Kit – a must-have for any holiday
Now that we are free to travel again, and with Easter just around the corner, many of you may have booked a spring holiday abroad or a long weekend in this country. Or perhaps you are finally going on that long-awaited cruise. When you come to pack your bags, I urge you to keep your […]
Down the hatch! Tips to swallow your supplements with ease.
I’m often contacted by people who struggle to swallow tablets and capsules, including the smallest ones in my Just For Tummies product range, the Garlic tablets, and they are tiny! I know some people have a strong gag reflex, and many people harbour a fear of choking, but I also think people perhaps rush too […]
Have a happy holiday with our Travel Survival Kit
Stomach bugs are all too common when we go on holiday, and they can be picked up in a number of ways, be it while travelling on an aeroplane with re-circulated air containing all manner of bugs and viruses (perhaps wearing a mask with two or three drops of tea tree oil on it would […]
