Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) is already demanding enough. The unpredictability, the flares, the ongoing management, it takes considerable energy. So when symptoms such as bloating, excessive gas, and abdominal discomfort appear or worsen, the assumption is usually straightforward: it must be the UC. That
The causes of SIBO are more varied than many people realise, and it rarely appears out of nowhere. In most cases, something has changed or gone wrong with one of the body’s natural defence mechanisms, those systems that ordinarily keep bacterial populations in the small
If you’ve been diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), or you’re trying to make sense of a positive SIBO breath test, this SIBO Treatment UK guide will provide all the information, especially if you’re wondering: what happens next? What does SIBO treatment actually look
Are you struggling to find relief from IBS symptoms despite following a special diet? You’re not alone. 1 in 5 people worldwide live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and most connect their symptoms directly to food choices. The low FODMAP diet offers real hope – 86% of IBS patients report
WHEN YOUR GUT IS SPEAKING TO YOUR SKIN – WHAT’S DOES IT SAY? Ever wondered what your gut microbes tell your skin? Your gut is home to 100 trillion microorganisms that influence your skin’s health daily. It acts as your body’s largest hormone factory, creating
The Vital Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being Are you aware that your gut contains more neurons than your spinal cord? This remarkable fact shows just how vital your digestive system is for your mental wellbeing. We’ve discovered that your gut does far more
The NHS offers a variety of medications designed to treat specific IBS symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of how these treatments work: 1. Antispasmodics for Abdominal Pain and Cramping Medications like mebeverine and hyoscine work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the gut, which helps alleviate
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist (NT) and Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP), who specialises in SIBO and complex digestive issues, I often get asked which is better – a general off the shelf plan package or following a specific bespoke SIBO protocol. Many SIBO programmes have