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Don’t live with IBS – solve it

Soba noodles are a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat.  Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and it contains no gluten, making it very gentle on the digestive system.  It is high in the antioxidant rutin which helps strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation, and contains good levels of iron, zinc [...]

The balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut is of vital importance when it comes to optimal health. If and when bad bacteria overcrowds the good ones you could run the risk of bowel problems.
I recently had a client who suffered with constant bloating and it couldn’t be pinpointed by anything specific in [...]

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and with it the endless canapés, buffet tables and three course meals, not to mention the booze.  If we’re not careful, Christmas dietary pitfalls can leave us piling on the extra pounds and creating havoc with our digestion.  Here are ten top tips to help you navigate your way around the [...]

Apart from causing anxiety and pressure, stress also creates some physiological changes in the body.
Stress causes the adrenal glands to secrete the ‘fight or flight’ hormones – adrenaline, noradrenalin and cortisol. In the days when we were hunter-gathers the fight or flight reaction was vital for enabling us to flee dangerous situations whilst out hunting.
Our [...]

One of the most common complaints clients come to see a nutritionist with is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).  It seems to be one of those terms that get used when no other explanation can be easily found for continued problems with constipation, diarrhoea, cramping and other unpleasant digestive symptoms.  If you’ve walked out of your [...]