Constipation is a subject not many people talk about. It’s unbelievably common and for some people becomes a norm and part of life. Many who are constipated are unaware they even are. Are you constipated? Do you know how often you should be going? Of course, it’s different for everyone but really, we should all be going at least once a day. When we go it should be easy and shouldn’t require straining. Constipation can occur for several reasons including; · A diet high in proc

Enzymes are what our body uses to break down fats, carbohydrates and proteins from our food into smaller pieces until they are small enough to be absorbed into our body. Different enzymes work on different types of food, for example, Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids – we need this to digest the fats found in foods like dairy, nuts, eggs and meat. So, what does it mean for us if we don’t have enough enzymes? Well if we don’t have enough enzymes we can’t break down our

IBS is a chronic, gastrointestinal disorder. You may have been told you have IBS if you regularly experience the following symptoms, which can be caused by many different things. These symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or a mixture of the two. IBS can have many different factors which are contributing to the overall symptoms or ‘syndrome’ so treating or improving these symptoms can be a different journey for each person. Officially I

With the colder weather fast approaching I found myself thinking about enjoying a comforting treat with my cup of herbal tea the other day.. Iv'e learnt over the years not to rush out and buy treats from the shop when I feel like this as I know that they only make me feel unwell so instead I look in my cupboards to see if I can make something yummy but still nourishing for body as well. On this particular day these are what I came up with and I can honestly say they came out