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Management Of Diverticular Disease
admin Nov, 04, 2021Diverticular disease and diverticulosis are digestive conditions that affects our large intestine. It is characterised by diverticula; which are small bulges that develop in the…
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Ubereats, Deliveroo, JustEat, ideas on ordering a suitable meal when you have IBS?
sian Feb, 15, 2021The introduction of food delivery apps some years ago, means they have been used by many of us. For example, when we are unwell, do…
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Addressing those ‘windy days’ – effective diet and treatment options
admin Feb, 25, 2020- All
- Diets
- Digestive Disorders
- Digestive Health
- Flatulence
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs)
- Functional gut disorder
- Gut
- Gut Health
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Physical Activity and Diet
- Probiotics
The taboo topic There is a common consensus that passing wind or farting is embarrassing and unpleasant. The noise, odour and overall concept almost make…
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Bile salt malabsorption and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – symptoms, diagnosis, medical and dietary management
admin Dec, 10, 2019- All
- Bile salt malabsorption (BAM)
- Digestive Disorders
- Digestive Health
- Gut
- IBS-D
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sena Ali (Student Dietitian) Edited by Sian Shepherd (Gastroenterology Dietitian) and Dr Andrew Millar (Consultant Gastroenterologist) What is Bile? Bile is a green-like fluid in…
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Lifestyle therapies for management for IBS
sian Oct, 23, 2019Lifestyle therapies for management of IBS - exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, yoga. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of gut-brain…
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How to support our gut microbiome with optimal dietary fibre?
sian Aug, 24, 2019The fuss over fibre Box.1. Fibre-Rich Foods: Nuts and seeds Whole-grain breads, wholegrain cereals & pastas, oats, barley and rye Most fruits such as berries,…
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Dietary management of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
sian Apr, 15, 2019Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as a build-up of fat in the liver due to irregularities in the metabolic systems of the body. A…
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Managing Acid Reflux in the Festive Season
sian Dec, 20, 2018Acid Reflux is medically called Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), or GERD in America where the oesophagus has no ‘o’! The oesophagus is a short muscular…
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FODMAP
sian Oct, 13, 2018Considering the Low FODMAP diet? - 10 key points to consider beforehand The term FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligo Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. FODMAPs are…
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Coeliac disease; To review or not to review that is the question?
sian Sep, 12, 2018To review or not to review? That is the question that coeliac patients face every year following diagnosis as they decide whether to attend their…