Weight loss supplements offer an easy solution to shedding a few pounds. They’re extremely popular, with the weight loss supplement industry being worth billions. But what’s the truth – are these a miracle cure or just another fad? Weight loss supplements come in a variety of forms, including pills, gummies, powders, and liquids, like teas. …
Including a diverse range of foods in your diet helps your health in many ways. For some of us, getting diversity can feel tricky based on our food preferences. Please know this is normal, and we’ve got many handy ways to ease you in. What is plant-based diversity? It’s the aim of having as many …
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What is intestinal methanogenic overgrowth (IMO)? IMO is an overgrowth of microorganisms called the archaea throughout the gut. Archaea are a group of microorganisms that are similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from bacteria. This means that IMO is not the same as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), where the overgrowth is of bacteria, and which …
Intuitive Eating is a fascinating area of nutrition and health, and we think it’s a valuable principle to incorporate for many people. It’s beneficial for those who feel “out of control” with their eating and would like to rebalance their relationship with food. It’s used worldwide for many clients, such as those who’ve yo-yo dieted, …
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition affecting 1 in 10 people in the UK. It is characterised by facial redness or flushing, classically on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. This flushing may come and go, although it tends to become more persistent over time and if untreated can lead to bumps and pimples on …
It’s estimated that currently 1.25 million people in the UK live with an eating disorder which is a serious mental health condition. There are many types such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Along some people’s journey with an eating disorder, they may find experience unpleasant …
What is it? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition which affects around 1 in 10 women in the UK. The hormonal changes that can happen in women with PCOS include: Excess androgen: Androgens are a group of hormones which are present in everyone, usually at higher levels in men, promoting the growth …
Intermittent fasting has been growing in popularity over the past few years, with many swearing by this way of eating for weight loss and health. But what does the evidence tell us? What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is a diet that requires dieters to fast on an intermittent basis. This means eating no or …
You might have never heard of EoE as it’s a pretty rare allergic condition. If you or your child are facing it, it’s something we specialise in at The Gut Health Clinic. What is EoE? EoE is a rare allergic condition which can be seen in both adults and children which affects the oesophagus (food …
This week is Coeliac Awareness Week, so we thought we’d give you an overview to #ShineALightOnCoeliac Coeliac disease is NOT an allergy or food intolerance. Gluten intolerance is different to coeliac disease, which is a serious autoimmune condition where the body attacks and damages its own tissue within the gut, in response to eating gluten. …
