With the run up to Christmas well and truly started, many of us are starting to find that there is not enough hours in the day or days in the week to…

Not many people understand the power that we hold in our bowel. Most have heard of ‘friendly bacteria’ via advertisements on the television. Unfortun…

Every year, gastric bands for weight loss are increasing in popularity in the UK. People who struggle to maintain an ideal weight for their health ca…

If you're someone who goes up a dress size (or more) in winter, you are not alone. A bit of winter padding is common to many but it is not inevitable…

Are there some foods like bread and pasta that you just can't give up, even though eating them doesn't make you feel great? Symptoms can often be dig…

IB syndrome vs IB diseaseA syndrome may produce multiple symptoms with no definite cause, whereas a disease has a very clear reason for its existance…

Registered dietitian, Diana Anderson Bsc. (Hons) tells us her experience of one week’on the Low FODMAP diet As my professional interest is in the di…

Here are some tips promote a healthy digestive system: 1. Chew food thoroughly and eat slowly. Put your fork down after each mouthful and be in a re…

Research shows that long term use of many antidepressants can lead to weight gain and over time this can become an issue for many people. A side effe…

Is everyone training in the gym an expert in nutrition?   The trouble is, they could be an expert with tunnel vision and that knowledge tends to rela…

I see lots of patients complaining of stomach ache, bloating, feeling tired, and some have bowel problems ranging from constipation to severe diarrho…

If I had five people in front of me with a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, both adults and children, it is highly likely they will all have di…