• Linda's Blog

    Advice, support, health tips, recipes, giveaways and latest gut health research and information from the UKs leading natural gut health expert.

    Dysbiosis and DD

    Is dysbiosis causing your Diverticular Disease?

    Restore balance to prevent painful flare-ups Your gut contains hundreds of different types of bacteria, along with viruses and fungi, that make up your microbiome. This community of microorganisms plays a crucial role in maintaining your digestive health, immune system, and overall wellbeing. However, when this delicate balance is disrupted – a condition known as […]

    Live Bacteria

    Are you getting the right advice for your Diverticular Disease?

    Why antibiotics alone aren’t enough – read our customers’ experiences As a digestive and gut health specialist and a complementary health practitioner with over 30 years of experience, it frustrates me deeply when I hear from people diagnosed with diverticular disease or diverticulitis who receive little more than a course of antibiotics – and nothing else. […]

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    Let’s celebrate the first ever Diverticular Disease Awareness Month

    Join us in empowering those who need support and understanding We are thrilled to announce that this October marks the first ever Diverticular Disease Awareness Month! This initiative aims to bring some much-needed attention to diverticular disease, a condition that affects millions but remains largely misunderstood. As with similar awareness months, the goal is to […]

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    Bacterial infection linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s

    The common stomach bug that may increase your risk Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria, which can colonise in the sticky mucus that lines the stomach. About 40% of people in the UK have Helicobacter pylori in their stomach so it is very common; in the approximately 8 to 9 out of 10 people who have it, […]

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    Supplements to promote skin health

    Ease uncomfortable symptoms naturally Over the years, people have contacted me seeking advice not only for their digestive and gut health issues,  but also for other aspects of their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I am often asked for ways to manage skin conditions, and it is at these times that I notice how invaluable it is […]

    Vitamin D with Dr Grimes

    Vitamin D with Dr David Grimes

    Watch the video – learn to unlock the power of Vitamin D! I first came across Dr David Grimes when he was interviewed by Dr John Campbell, whose popular YouTube channel I have been subscribing to for many years. After Dr Grimes gave a talk on Vitamin D at a professional colon hydrotherapy conference that a […]

    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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    Can antacids cause bloating?

    Is your tummy feeling tight, swollen, gassy and painful? Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the mainstay of treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). They are one of the most prescribed group of drugs in the western world. A study published in 2020 that evaluated their use in the UK over 15 years found that 20% […]

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    The power of probiotics for psoriasis

    Fabulous skin improvement for Victoria August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to share an incredible success story from Just For Tummies customer, Victoria, who had been struggling with psoriasis for a long time before she started taking our Live Bacteria capsules. Victoria’s story showcases the remarkable power of probiotics – known […]

    Alkalising Green Juice recipe

    Download our Alkalising Green Juice Recipe

    Marking Psoriasis Awareness Month Did you know that gut health plays a huge role in the cause and triggers of psoriasis, and can be treated without negative side effects, and yet, frustratingly, it’s overlooked – and not widely known about? There are around 8 million people in the UK who have psoriasis and, as August […]

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    Can menopause cause digestive problems?

    Learn more in our Menopause and Gut Health Guide There’s been lots of talk and media attention about menopause in recent years and I applaud and welcome this shift towards encouraging open conversations among women. Once considered a taboo subject, menopause is now being brought to the forefront, with more women sharing their experiences and […]

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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 […]