Have you ever wondered about the connection between stress and stomach problems? You may have noticed that your stomach acts up right when life feels like it's spinning out of control. Just when you have a week filled with deadlines, family demands or worries that...
I’m often asked about probiotics. They’ve become a very popular supplement, probably because we’ve learned so much about the importance of looking after our gut microbiome. But when there are so many different types, how do you go about choosing the right probiotic...
Have you ever experienced digestive discomfort? Most of us have. Whether its bloating, cramps or tummy pain, did you know that the solution may already be in your kitchen? After all, people have used herbs for digestive health for centuries. What's more, there are...
Digestion is a complicated process. When our digestion is working well it can efficiently break down the food we eat and absorb what we need. But, when it’s not working well, you might have uncomfortable symptoms like bloating gas and indigestion. If you are someone...
Spring is undoubtedly my most favourite season, the warmth of the sun and the promise of summer to come. But, I also love the autumn - the changing colour of the leaves, the bright red berries, autumnal sun and most of all the excuse to use the lovely warming spices...
Are you feeling intense abdominal pain accompanied by changes in bowel habits? Do you experience constipation, diarrhoea or alternate between both? If so, you might be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive...
Are you looking for a simple, natural way to soothe your stomach and improve gut health? Look no further than a cup of chamomile tea! This delicate, caffeine-free herbal brew has been used for centuries as a digestive aid, and for other ailments. This post is about...
Herbal medicine and homeopathy have similarities but they are not the same. They differ in both the remedy itself and also in how we choose the remedy. Let me explain... Herbal medicine Herbal remedies can be either the medicinal plant material itself or an extract...
People that know me well know that good food is essential to me. I even chose my daughters' school based on the food they offered. It is the same with my patients. My patients know that I am very interested in what they are eating. I have a food first approach when it...
As I have discussed before scientific studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest way to eat. There are hundreds if not thousands of studies that support the use of this way of eating for improving health as well as reducing the risk of developing a...