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The Gut-Brain Axis
admin Mar, 25, 2022The link between our brain and gut has long been recognised, with classic sayings such as “gut-feeling” and “butterflies in my tummy” being well known.…
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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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Wholegrains & Our Health
sian Feb, 02, 2021Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and play an important role in a balanced diet. It is recommended to, whenever possible, choose wholegrain…
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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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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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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…
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Stress and Digestion
andrew Jun, 04, 2018- All
- Dietary Changes to Reduce Stress
- Digestion
- Digestive Health
- Gut
- Gut Health
- Gut-Brain Axis
- Probiotics
- Stress
- Stress and Digestion
- Stress and Gut Disease
How does stress relate to digestion? We easily recognise that stress affects the gut. We all get the common symptoms of butterflies in the stomach,…