If you’ve ever been prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) it was most likely to help manage heartburn, reflux or indigestion. These are among the most commonly prescribed medications in …
Why am I rushing to the loo every morning? What causes morning diarrhoea?
Waking up in the morning and urgently needing to get to the loo is not uncommon. Or maybe there’s a little less urgency but your first bowel movement is always …
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Anxiety and Fatigue.
If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you’ll know it’s more than just a gut issue. You’ve probably been told to avoid flare triggers, stick to a low-residue diet, …
Struggling to gain weight? Absorption, mental well-being and comprehensive stool testing.
When we think about weight gain, we often assume it’s just a matter of eating more calories. But for many people, the challenge of being underweight or struggling to maintain …
Rebalance Your Gut for Successful Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, most people focus on diet and exercise. But what if the key to a healthy metabolism is more complicated? Emerging research shows that there’s …
Menopause: Gut health, mood and cognition.
Menopause is a natural shift in a woman’s life, but sometimes the significant hormonal changes have a huge impact on health and well-being. While hot flashes and sleep disturbances are …
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
What are the less well-known symptoms of coeliac disease?
Struggling to gain weight with coeliac disease?
A common problem for people with coeliac disease is not being able to gain weight. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine when gluten is ingested. …
Coeliac disease: I’ve removed gluten so why do I still have digestive issues?
Coeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine. It is caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When people …
A new perspective on anorexia
1. It’s not all in the mind. The way we view anorexia has not changed much over the years. Despite the progress made in medical science we still have an archaic view …