PPI Overprescription
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medication used to treat stomach acid imbalance. Reducing stomach acid production, by blocking the enzyme responsible for acid secretion in the …
The link between gut health and skin health
The relationship between gut health and skin health, often referred to as the gut-skin axis, has recently gained attention. The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of microorganisms, plays an important …
Gluten intolerance is on the rise
Gluten intolerance, often referred to as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, has been on the rise in recent decades. Symptoms of gluten related inflammation can include digestive distress, bloating, fatigue, joint pain, …
What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome and what natural remedies are helpful?
IBS is defined as ‘a very common syndrome of abdominal pain and disordered bowel habit for which there is no organic explanation’ – meaning there is no underlying unifying theory …
Is your child having difficulty concentrating?
Brain health, attention and alertness can be affected by food allergens, as well as diets deficient in key vitamins, minerals, and fats, and dehydration, especially in the summer months. There …
Part 2 – What does your stomach have to do with your health?
Last month we took a look at poor stomach function, which can give rise to unpleasant symptoms such as acid reflux, excess fullness after meals, gas, bloating, flatulence, dyspepsia, nausea …
Part 1 – What does your stomach have to do with your health?
Poor stomach function can give rise to acid reflux, excess fullness after meals, gas, bloating, belching, flatulence, dyspepsia (stomach pain), nausea or vomiting, fatigue, insomnia, joint and muscle pain, skin …