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Is Your Bowel Irritable?

IBS is a widespread functional digestive disorder (functional means there are symptoms but no signs of actual disease). It affects approximately 10-15% of the world population! Symptoms are usually frequent, and people often suffer over long periods of time. IBS is divided into subtypes – IBS with constipation, IBS with [...]

Diagram of the symptoms of an unhealthy gut: Bloting, Fatigue, Abdominal Pain, Skin Problems, Constipation, Depression, Diarrhoea, Brain Fog, Heartburn and Food Sensitivity.

Healthy Gut, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Having a healthy, well-functioning gut (gut refers to the whole digestive tract) is one of the keys to overall health. I think we all get the occasional symptom such as a bit of bloating, heartburn, a headache etc from time to time. However some people get these kinds of symptoms [...]

Photo of ginger and parsnip soup.

Cold-Busting Ginger and Parsnip Soup

Parsnips are a great source of vitamin C, K and folate and other immune supporting nutrients such as zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. Parsnips are also a rich source of antioxidants and dietary fibre – your gut bacteria will love this soup. Add in the anti-inflammatories ginger and turmeric and [...]

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Wild About Garlic

Wild garlic has been one of my recent discoveries. Now one of my highlights of spring is the appearance of this amazing plant in our local woodland. Not only does it look stunning during its short flowering period, it is also a delicious food and has properties which make it [...]