In my experience, mindfulness can be a very powerful tool when it comes to digestion and our gut health. I’ve been talking a lot about mindfulness recently, both with my one to one clients and also on my courses. It’s incredible how doing whatever you can to “empty your stress bucket” can have such a […]
Digestive Problems
Have you got a stressed digestive system?
Our bodies can cope with a little bit of stress… but most of us live in the stress response far too much of the time, causing a stressed digestive system. Most of us don’t realise how impactful stress can be on the gut – and it’s not just the big life events like moving house, […]
Fermented Foods – Feeding Good Guts
Fermented foods I’m on a good gut bacteria and bugs mission this week, advocating the importance of them and showing you how to help them flourish with the right nutrition. I’ve recently noticed more discussion, interesting studies and far more advocating of fermented foods amongst my peers of late and this is because it’s so […]
Recipe: Constipation Pudding
Have you or your family ever been constipated? You feel really uncomfortable, full and bloated and try as you might, you just can’t do a poo! Being able to pass stools regularly – and by that I mean at least once a day – is pretty essential for good health. Our gut and bowel plays […]
Why everyone should take probiotics regularly
I’m really passionate about digestive issues and how to resolve problems from within using the right food, drink and supplements. This week I’m looking at how we can all help our tummies to be happier – one way to do this is by including beneficial bacteria and probiotics in your diet and supplement regime. I […]
A Nutritional Therapists no nonsense guide to detoxing
If there is one thing I know is going to come up again and again in January it’s detoxing. Is a detox on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? Over the past few years detoxing has become a buzzword in the health and weight loss industry. ‘Detoxing’ juice drinks now come pre-mixed in the supermarket […]