Lots of people contact us desperate to sort out their IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms - The first thing to do if you suspect you have IBS is to pay a visit to your GP as he is the best person to refer you to any specialist if he suspects that your symptoms are serious. [...]
One of the most frequently asked questions I come across in my practice is ‘Can you please test me for food intolerances?’. Funnily enough, one of the tests I use the most infrequently is the food intolerance test. Let me explain why.
It is often the case that food intolerances are not the cause of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
