A human body contains trillions of cells. Yet most of these cells are not actually human cells, but microbial. Some estimates suggest that we may in fact be only 10% human! The remainder being mostly bacteria, yeasts and other microbes – our microbiota. In fact,...
The Covid-19 pandemic is over, but its after-effects linger on for some. Recent findings indicate that up to one-third of people who had Covid-19 symptoms may suffer from long-term effects, known as "Long-Covid". Ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, breathing...
Acne vulgaris is common in the UK. This chronic skin condition affects almost all adolescents and around half of adults. And, more people than ever are having breakouks. As a herbalist, I regularly see patients with acne and help them to achieve clearer skin. In this...
A diagnosis of fibromyalgia means you are most likely a woman between the ages of 20 and 50. You are also likely to also suffer with irritable bowel syndrome. Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome often occur together. Not everyone with irritable bowel syndrome...
Do you sometimes rush to the bathroom on waking? Does taking your first bite of breakfast cause you painful abdominal cramping, gas and bloating? Then you may have irritable bowel syndrome. This common condition of the digestive tract affects at least one in ten in...
If you have irritable bowel syndrome and are currently receiving treatment, the chances are, that your answer to this question will be no. In fact, research demonstrates that less than 40% of patients are satisfied with their current irritable bowel syndrome...
Research shows that if you have irritable bowel syndrome, eating a diet low in FODMAPs is likely to reduce your symptoms. I discuss what FODMAPs are and how they help IBS here. Briefly a low FODMAP diet restricts foods that contain certain types of carbohydrates,...
For thousands of years, humans have used plants for medicine. A tradition passed down through families and folklore. Though herbal remedies are still the sole source of medication in part of the world. Some might believe that in a first world country we don’t need...
Food allergy and food intolerance are becoming more common. Yet there is a lot of confusion about the difference between them. In fact, as a herbalist, I am often asked about food sensitivity. So, here is a quick guide. Food sensitivity Food sensitivity can refer to...
In her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride describes the protocol she designed to treat her own autistic child. A combination of diet and lifestyle strategies that have a remarkable affect on the symptoms of autism. Following this...