Why am I bloated
Thursday 25th March 2021
Why am I always bloated
The most common causes of bloating Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects as many as 1 in 5 people. While it's most commonly associated with…
Foods to improve digestion
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Which foods are good for digestion? We all know how important it is to eat well if we want to have a healthy digestive system (particularly as we get older and enzyme levels decrease), but…
Why do I have bad digestion
Friday 5th March 2021
Digestive system disorders Nutritionists and other natural health practitioners place a lot of emphasis on the health of the digestive tract in terms of maintaining overall health and well-being. This is logical, given that our digestive system is central…
Are you constipated
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Constipation is something that most people have to deal with at some point in their lives, but quite understandably, it is a topic that few want to openly discuss. However, for those suffering with this…
How is your immune system
Tuesday 16th February 2021
In this new world that we find ourselves, it goes without saying that it is more important than ever to support our immune systems in any…
Balanced diet
Monday 8th February 2021
What is a balanced diet? Everyone always talks about "eating a balanced diet", but have you ever wondered what that actually means? Firstly, it is important…
Best diet for weight loss
Wednesday 6th January 2021
A healthy diet for long-term weight loss Nourish your body, while shedding pounds! So, you've made the decision to try to lose weight for good this time and you're raring to go. But how are…
Antibiotics and digestion
Saturday 19th December 2020
Effects of antibiotic use on the digestive system Antibiotic resistance is perhaps the most well-known side effect of long-term use of antibiotics - a type of drug resistance, where a micro-organism can eventually withstand…
What is Crohn's
Sunday 6th December 2020
What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease (also known as granulomatous colitis and regional enteritis), is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, as detailed below. Named…
Balancing gut flora
Sunday 22nd November 2020
Do I have dysbiosis? Dysbiosis refers to a microbial imbalance on or within the body; in other words, an imbalance of good versus bad bacteria. It most often occurs in…