Reducing Heartburn At Christmas
Christmas is a time of eating more food than normal, with more high fat foods and alcohol that we'd normally eat. In addition we tend to move less, and slumped on the sofa after large meals we're...
Itchy Gut? Intestinal pain receptor – IBS symptoms
If you experience IBS you're probably very familiar with chronic pain in your gut. Some researchers have come up with a new phrase for this - maybe you have an 'itchy gut'. IBS can be debilitating,...
Do I have IBS? Testing and diagnosis
Unsure if you've got IBS? You're not alone, many of my clients are confused about their digestive symptoms and are looking for IBS testing. I'm an IBS nutritionist and I've written this overview of...
Developing Healthy Eating Habits for IBS
Do you feel like the perfect IBS diet is just out of your reach? But it's out there somewhere, if only you knew where to look? Sometimes we need to change our eating habits to improve IBS symptoms...
What is intermittent fasting?
You've probably heard of people fasting, but do you know why or how it benefits your health? Here's a quick run down so you're in the know. What is Intermittent Fasting? Our human bodies have...
Do you have social jet lag?
Are you struggling to keep awake this morning after a lovely bank holiday weekend? Did you have to drag yourself out of bed for work after a fun weekend? Maybe you have social jet lag. Changing our...
Fibromyalgia & gut health
Recent research has uncovered interesting findings linking gut health and fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? This common but poorly understood condition is a collection of symptoms. You might have...
The benefit of berries – antioxidants & gut health
The benefits of berries There are lots of benefits to eating berries, but eating them can be messy. You know how blackberries stain your fingers (and clothes!)? The pigment in the berries which...
Chronobiology – WHEN you eat, sleep & exercise
What if when you eat, sleep and exercise is as important as what you eat, how long you sleep and what kind of exercise you do? Chronobiology is the study of the way our body responds to the cycles...
Sedentary lifestyle negates your exercise class
We are told about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle all the time, and moving your body regularly through the day is really important. Perhaps you're sitting down most of the day, but addressing...
High Fat Diets & Your Gut Health
Recent research has highlighted high fat diets can alter the composition of microbes in the gut in a negative manner. Research about high fat diets In a study in 2019 researchers tracked a group of...
Your stomach acid – too high or too low?
Ever wondered why some people get affected by stomach bugs more than others? It might be exposure to the germs that cause us to get ill, or it could be down to the ability of the body to fight off...
Emulsifiers & Your Gut Health
Some packaged foods contains thickeners or emulsifiers to make food taste better or preserve it for longer shelf life. This is generally a good thing, but for some people with IBS it can irritate...
Your Sleep And Gut Health
Sleep is a big part of our health, and affects even our gut health and digestion. Our body systems are all connected, we can't isolate one symptom. As a nutritional therapist I look for the root...
7 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Ever stick to your new year's resolutions? We all know how it feels to have a list of good intentions at the beginning of January that are forgotten by February, or maybe even sooner! I really...
Should I see a Nutritional Therapist?
Maybe you've had ongoing tummy bloating, or you just feel really tired all the time. Maybe you've just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. If you're considering working...
How To Look After Your Gut Health At Christmas
We can all eat too much at festival times, which leaves us feeling bloated and tired in January so here are my mini tips for helping support your gut health at Christmas. Give Your Gut Microbes The...
How to use an IBS Tracker to improve digestion
Keeping a log of your symptoms in an IBS tracker may help you to find patterns in your symptoms. It can also help identify triggers and start to move out of the circle of confusion where you don't...
How to improve your gut microbiome
Do you know how to improve your gut microbiome? Why is gut health important? If the collection of microbes inside our gut (called a microbiome) doesn't function properly, then nothing else in our...
Is it bad to eat late at night with IBS?
There are a whole host of reasons why people with IBS shouldn’t eat late at night. But there is also nuance! Sometimes it can be helpful, or even important to eat later in the day. So why shouldn’t...
8 non-digestive signs of poor gut health
You might equate gut health problems with digestion issues. But are there other indicators of poor gut health that don't relate to our digestion? Indicators of poor gut health Well yes, and...
8 Less Obvious Tips For Weight Loss
Are you trying to lose weight? You might be focusing on how to get the right balance of carbs and proteins, the importance of exercise and sustaining dietary change. But here are some less obvious...
Nutrition Myth – Thinner Is Healthier
We know the numbers of people classified as obese is rising in the UK, as a population we are all getting fatter. There are serious health conditions associated with being overweight. But if your...
Nutrition Myth – Eat little & often to lose weight
You may have been told it's best to eat little and often for health reasons. There are some specific cases where that might apply, but for many of us this advice is out of date. Do small meals to...
5 Non-food Tips To Improve Your Gut Health
Probiotics, eating more fibre and avoiding processed foods are top dietary tips to improve the good bugs in our gut. Lifestyle Tips for Gut Health Here are 5 non-food tips for gut health to help you...
Struggling to lose weight on a vegan diet?
Are you struggling with vegan weight loss? Some people find they lose weight if they change to a vegan diet. A study from Oxford University found people who ate fish, vegetarians and especially...
Supplements – Do I Need Them?
When I work with clients I often end up recommending some supplementation alongside dietary changes. These aren't essential, but may help speed up the way we address your symptoms. These could be...
Superfoods – The Benefits Of Kiwi Fruit
There is more to these little furry brown fruit than meets the eye. Kiwi fruit are packed with more vitamin C than an orange as well as other lesser known benefits for your gut health. Constipation...
Acne and Gut Health: What to eat for skin health
Acne and gut health are linked through our immune system, and we can influence this through diet. Acne is not just for teenagers, many people develop spots on the face, back and chest later in life....
Iron deficiency – what to eat
Have you been trying to increase your iron levels? Many people don’t eat or absorb enough iron, leading to iron deficiency, and it can have a big impact on our health. In fact, world wide iron...
Eat your way to better sleep
Anyone who’s ever missed a night’s sleep or had small children and experienced broken sleep for months (or years!) on end will know how lack of sleep can make you feel pretty terrible. It’s hard to...
Six tips for a detox when you have IBS
Can you do a detox with IBS? If you have constant upset stomach symptoms, reacting to different foods and ongoing pain & discomfort then you may have considered going on an extreme diet and...