April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and here at Just For Tummies, we’re always eager to share the latest research to help you make more informed choices about your health. This month, we’re highlighting a fascinating new study that reveals how something as simple as adding an extra glass of milk to your diet could […]
Did you know that if bowel cancer is caught in its early stages, there is a greater than 90% chance of a cure? Early detection can truly save lives, which is why Bowel Cancer Awareness month is such an important time to highlight both the risks and the resources available to help. Bowel cancer is […]
Nourish your gut this autumn As we move into autumn, we wanted to share some delicious and nutritious recipes that not only embrace the season, but also support both your digestive and gut health as well as your emotional wellbeing – after all, this can be a more stressful time of year for many. We will be […]
When it comes to gut health, flaxseeds pack a proper punch. Small in size, but colossal in health benefits, flaxseeds are loaded with dietary fibre, which can help promote regular bowel movements and prevent constipation, keeping your digestive system functioning smoothly. If you are unsure about how to incorporate flaxseed into your daily diet, look […]
When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy, it soon became very clear to me how big a problem constipation is in this country. Many people may not talk about their issues with constipation due to the embarrassment and shame around the ridiculous notion that speaking about anything to do with our bowels is ‘off-limits’. Honestly, we […]
To their consternation, many menopausal women can suddenly develop constipation, as a result in the change in their hormones slowing down transit time in their bowels. Whenever I’m contacted by a woman who is getting recurring UTIs, one of the questions I ask is ‘Do you also suffer with constipation?’ Your rectum and your colon […]
Are you getting enough fibre? It is recommended that adults get 30g of fibre a day, but, on average, we eat much less than this – about 18g a day. One of the easiest ways to increase fibre in the diet and so help to relieve symptoms of IBS (C) is to take a natural […]
Over time, Western toilets have become synonymous with progress, modernity, and hygiene, but it’s doubtful whether the first inventors of the modern-day flushing toilet had any knowledge of human physiology. Our modern-day toilets have a flaw that can exacerbate bowel issues, such as constipation. As I explain in this video, we are not meant to […]
When Sam first contacted me at the beginning of 2021, she was, to use her words, ‘falling apart’. She had been struggling with IBS for a long time, but I needed to go back to when she was 15 years old to understand where her tummy troubles stemmed from. She became quite poorly with glandular […]
What do they do, and why do we need them now more than ever! Research has shown that our gut microbes play a significant role in regulating our health, mental health and weight. When our good or ‘friendly’ gut bacteria are depleted, they not only won’t be able to fend off weight-inducing inflammation. They also […]
Fasting is not a new fad, and can be undertaken at any time of the year, from 1 day to 30 days. However, the perfect time to begin any fast is at the beginning of January, just after Christmas, when many of us are willing to abstain from food for a while, quite simply because […]
