Constipation in Children
Constipation can be very common in childhood, affecting 5-30% of all children (often when they are being potty trained).
Knowledge Base
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in which your immune system attacks the lining of your gut. This causes swelling and inflammation in your rectum and/ or colon (large bowel).
Histamine Intolerance
Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a build up of histamine in the body. We dive into causes, management and food groups.
Is Your Exercise Routine Impacting Your Gut Function?
Exercise is key to helping us live our healthiest and happiest lives. From helping to manage the size of our waistline, strengthening our bones and muscles, to keeping our brain healthy. But what impact does exercise have on our gut function?
Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is when we become fully connected with all the sensations experienced when eating and drinking.
Toddler Diarrhoea
Toddler Diarrhoea (TD) is a common gastrointestinal condition that occurs in children aged 1 – 5 years with symptoms of diarrhoea. This article covers causes and treatment tips.
Menopause Supplements
What is menopause? The menopause is a natural part of ageing and officially is said to occur when a woman has stopped periods for 12 consecutive months. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is around 51 years of age. What are the symptoms? There are many mental and …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What is it? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is an umbrella condition, including a number of symptoms which can result in extreme tiredness. What are the symptoms? Extreme fatigue (ongoing even after resting or sleeping) Prolonged recovery period after exercise Difficulty with memory and concentration Muscle or joint pain Headaches …
Preterm Nutrition
As 17th November is World Prematurity Day, I thought it would be great to do a post based on preterm nutrition. In the UK, it is estimated that 600,000 babies will be born prematurely every year, approximately 1 in every 13 births. This is defined as a baby who is born before 37 weeks gestation. …
Managing Gestational Diabetes With Diet
Gestational diabetes is a common condition whereby mothers-to-be develop high blood sugars during their pregnancy. This is usually picked up during weeks 24-28 by carrying out an oral glucose tolerance test. The great news is that it can be well managed with changes to diet, lifestyle and sometimes medication. The condition usually goes away after …
