Tummy aches are a common complaint in children, but when these aches are frequent and no medical cause can be found, they may be linked to anxiety. Anxious children often experience physical symptoms, and stomach pain is one of the most prevalent. Understanding the connection between anxiety and tummy aches may help parents and caregivers Continue reading
If you’ve been reading my posts about pro- and prebiotics are you wondering about the health of your microbiome? I would estimate that 70% of my clients come to me with digestive issues – it might not be the main reason that they are seeking my help, but it’s certainly part of the reason that Continue reading
You may have seen in my recent newsletter I mentioned a digestive condition called SIBO – which stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Have you heard of this? Symptoms are very similar to those attributed to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Bloating Stomach pain Excess gas Burping Loss of appetite Nausea Feeling of fullness after a Continue reading
Have you tried kombucha yet? Kombucha is fermented green tea. It’s slightly fizzy, deliciously sour and should contain no sugar. Here are the reasons that I love it and why I recommend it to clients: It’s fermented – which means that it contains lots of friendly bacteria that can populate your gut and encourage more Continue reading
When we talk about bacteria in the gut, we are usually talking about bacteria in the large intestine, the colon also known as your ‘microbiome’. There are about ten times as many bacteria in your gut as there are cells in our bodies. The balance of the bacteria in your digestive system has implications for Continue reading
