Endometriosis is one of the most common gynaecological problems, and something that women frequently come to the clinic to seek dietary advice on. As well as excruciating and heavy periods, I often see women who desperately want to address the accompanying bloating and back pain that they experience with every cycle. The great news is [...]
Gluten intolerance seems to be a common problem amongst my clients. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, spelt, barley and rye.
Symptoms of gluten intolerance include bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation. However these often clear up once gluten is removed from the diet and gut health is improved. Gluten can then usually be slowly re-introduced into [...]
Are we becoming a nation of hypochondriacs, or are allergies and food intolerances really on the up?
There is a huge variety of different allergy and intolerance tests available, with equally varying methodology and costs. You can get your intolerances check with muscle testing, electronic impulses and blood tests to name a few. It seems to [...]
This week has been a real week for IBS clients, irritable bowel syndrome being a blanket term for an array of symptoms including bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and cramps. Many IBS clients are at their wits end with their symptoms and come to me as a last resort.
From experience, I have learnt that whilst diet can [...]
Travellers’ diarrhoea can last up to five days so if you’re on holiday for a week then you could end up spending most of it in the bathroom! To reduce your chances of succumbing to ‘Delhi belly’ read on for some top tips:
Check out the cleanliness of where you are eating – chances are [...]
