Linda's Blog

Antibiotics and children

I get a lot of messages every day. Messages from people of all ages, from all walks of life, the majority of whom need help because they have a digestive … Antibiotics and children

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

Should I take supplements?

I have spoken before of my struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and depression during the early 1990s.  During that time, I tried every natural remedy and treatment under the sun … Should I take supplements?

Does good gut health boost your immunity?

Our digestive health has a lot to do with our immune health and vice versa. Its role in maintaining our immune health and, eventually, our overall wellbeing cannot be underestimated. … Does good gut health boost your immunity?

Important news about the clinic

During the lockdown of 2020, my husband and business partner, Kevin, and I closed our natural health clinic in accordance with government guidelines.  To be honest, we had been talking … Important news about the clinic

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 long should I take probiotics for?

In the modern world, there are so many things that detrimentally affect the levels of live beneficial micro-organisms in our gut; including drugs such as multiple courses of broad-spectrum antibiotics, … How long should I take probiotics for?

Antibiotic resistance – should we be worried?

Some time ago, a lady visited my clinic having been referred to me by her gastroenterologist for a colon hydrotherapy procedure. She was very badly constipated; she had tried different … Antibiotic resistance – should we be worried?

Antibiotics – do you really need them?

The over-prescribing and over-consumption of antibiotics is a subject that has long troubled me.  When I first went into clinical practice almost 30 years ago, I noticed even then a … Antibiotics – do you really need them?

The best of times, the worst of times

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” is probably one of the most famous lines in English literature. And this quote from Charles Dickens’s novel … The best of times, the worst of times

Stop viruses and infections with a healthy and balanced immune system

For as long as I can remember, everyone in my family has taken live bacteria probiotic capsules. This includes my daughter-in-law who has recently given birth to my first grandchild, … Stop viruses and infections with a healthy and balanced immune system

The truth about Colon Hydrotherapy

While it may seem like a recent health phenomenon, the practice of colonic cleansing has been around for more than three thousand years. You can read more about its long … The truth about Colon Hydrotherapy