What are probiotics? The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”. You are what you … Probiotics and Prebiotics
This blog is the second of two blogs about functional gut testing. You can read the first blog about GI Effects testing and comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA) with parasitology here. … Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
In this blog, we’re looking at private functional gut health tests, including Gastro-intestinal (GI) Effects, Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). These are tests that … Functional testing for gut health
I recently had an interesting conversation with a lady via email. She contacted me about a few digestive issues she was having, with her main points of concern being her long-term … Check your meds! When was your last drugs review?
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
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
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?
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?
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 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
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?
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?
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