Home-made broth cubes
Do you buy your stock cubes from the supermarket? If so, does it concern you that they may be full of salt, starches and artificial ingredients? In no time at all, you can make your own bone broth ice cubes, and you can do this for gravy too. Just get a silicone or stainless-steel ice […]
Three ways to Christmas-proof your tummy
Seasonal Survival Starts Now! The festive period is by far my busiest time of the year, both in my digestive health clinic and with Just For Tummies. I think it’s a real shame that for many, Christmas and the New Year festivities can be a source of stress and anxiety. People who suffer with digestive […]
What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance.
Do you know the difference between a food sensitivity – as in an allergy to a certain food – and a food intolerance? Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but what are the causes? It can be confusing trying to pinpoint whether the bloated stomach you get after eating bread or the diarrhoea you […]
How to successfully manage inflammatory bowel disease – one customer’s inspiring story
I may have over 26 years of experience as a natural health practitioner, but I am still as touched now as I was when I first set up my practice by the stories that my patients share with me. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than being able to offer help and advice so that people […]
What’s causing my psoriasis
Psoriasis is a global skin disease, affecting more than 100 million people worldwide. It is also one of the oldest inflammatory skin diseases known to mankind. Psoriasis can be hugely disfiguring and has a detrimental impact on quality of life. Sufferers can become isolated and depressed due to the scaly, silvery skin lesions that can, […]
One woman’s story makes it all worthwhile
There is absolutely nothing glorious or glamorous about starting a business. I knew when I set up Just For Tummies that it would not bring me the lifestyle of a rock star entrepreneur. I didn’t have visions of fancy offices, fast cars, and fat expense accounts. That level of success is rare and never built […]
What’s causing my bad breath!?
You’re just about to pucker up and give your partner a kiss when he makes a comment about your smelly bad breath! You’re offended by the remark, but in a way you’re also glad that he has highlighted this; the thought of subjecting those around you to your halitosis is mortifying, to say the least […]
Laugh like a teenager – even when you’re 60!
Laugh like a teenager – even when you’re 60! On Tuesday 25th September, it was my husband Kevin’s 60th birthday. My brain is still processing how out of the blue this seems to have happened. We had a wonderful time celebrating this milestone birthday with our son, Colin, and his wife, Anzhelika, by spending a […]
Don’t leave all your inheritance to your kids – spend it on yourself!
Don’t leave all your inheritance to your kids – spend it on yourself! “Every time I eat I get uncomfortable bloating and indigestion.” I’ve heard this statement thousands of times over the years, especially from people aged 45 plus. If I had £5 every time someone had said this to me, I would be swanning […]
What will enable me to live longer, healthier and happier?
What will enable me to live longer, healthier and happier? If we want to remain healthy and independent into our more senior years, we need to ensure that we are properly absorbing nutrients from our food. We are not what we eat, we are what we absorb through our human ‘root’ system. The digestive system […]
How damaging is alcohol to my liver
How damaging is alcohol to my liver? If you place your right hand over your abdomen, just below your right ribs it will cover the area of your liver. The liver is the largest gland and the largest solid organ in the body and that is because it is such an active, busy organ. The […]
Can constipation cause migraine headaches
Can constipation cause migraine headaches. Do you suffer with migraines and constipation? Do you find that they sometimes strike at the same time? This may simply reflect the fact that they are both common disorders, but research has shown that migraines in some patients improve after resolution of constipation, indicating a possible link between the […]
Gran knows best
Throughout my career as a naturopath I’ve carried out over 70,000 consultations and treatments. Many of those consultations and treatments have been with people who suffer with a digestive and/or gut disorder. One question that I’ve always liked to ask them is this: “When was the last time you can remember not having any […]
How and why we need to stop urinary tract infections (UTIs)
How and why we need to stop urinary tract infections (UTIs) A bit about me first … I am Linda Booth, founder of Just For Tummies. I have been a complementary health practitioner for over 26 years, running my successful IBS, Digestive Health & Gut Disorders clinic in Nottingham and, to date, I have carried […]
Linda’s healthy ageing tips
Here are some of my healthy ageing tips. I am often complimented on my ‘youthful’ appearance, in particular the condition of my skin, so much so that at times it’s been embarrassing, though such comments are always welcome. When people find out how old I am, many of them, mainly women, seem keen to know […]
The Secret to Looking and Feeling Young. (It’s not what you think)
Feeling young While I agree with many of the concerns people have about the ever increasing pressure on women to look younger, I also think it’s perfectly natural to want to look as youthful as you feel inside. I know I do. There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to look and seem exhausted when you […]
