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 […]
Digestive Problems
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 […]
How to prevent the dreaded traveller’s tummy!
It’s high season for British holiday makers with thousands of us driving, sailing or jetting away in search of rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, for those of us with rather sensitive tummies, eating out on holiday can be like running a gauntlet of potential stomach upsets and poop emergencies! A colleague of mine recently returned from […]
Are your farts a sign of gut fermentation?
From your poos to your farts, what comes out of your rear – and how it smells – end can give you a real clue about how healthy you are on the inside. I see a lot of people who feel bloated all the time, which often is a sign that you’re full of air. […]
Groundbreaking Testing for Gluten Intolerance and Gluten Sensitivity
Do you suspect you may have gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity or even coeliac disease? I am pleased to announce a new addition to my Functional Health Tests, a range of Gluten Sensitivity Testing, from Cyrex Laboratory in the US. I am one of the few practitioners in the region to be able to offer these […]