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Do herbal medicine remedies actually work?

October 7, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

a collection of herbal remedies

Many people ask this question. And it saddens me because not so long ago everyone KNEW that herbal medicine remedies work. Using herbal preparations, day in and day out for everyday ailments. People knew herbs were mild, gentle and low-cost remedies for easing pain and discomfort. That is until the discovery of antibiotics. Though I […]

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The Body Reset Diet – healthy eating plan

October 3, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

Healthy nutrient dense foods

These days it can be difficult to know which foods are good for us and which are not. We are bombarded almost daily with news stories about foods and how they might affect our health. One day eggs are good for us, the next day eggs are bad, raising our cholesterol and setting us up […]

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Do you have a leaky gut?

September 26, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

The digestive tract is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from our food. This involves the movement of digested food molecules through a porous intestinal lining and into the circulation. This means that to absorb nutrients we must always to some extent, have a leaky gut. To facilitate the digestive process the structure of the […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion Tagged With: bone broth, leaky gut

Should you go gluten free?

September 19, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

what to eat on a gluten free diet

It is well known that people with the autoimmune disorder coeliac disease, must adhere to a gluten free diet. But, if you don’t have coeliac disease is it really necessary to avoid gluten? After all, gluten-containing foods are staples in the western diet. And, you don’t really want to give up bread, pasta, cereal, pastry […]

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What is gluten? And why do some people avoid eating it?

September 3, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

many grains contain gluten

Recent reports by YouGov and Mintel have found that in the UK people are buying an increasing amount of gluten-free foods. This is because many people now believe that gluten is bad for them. But what is gluten and should anyone avoid eating it? Problematic grains Gluten is the general name for certain proteins in some cereal […]

Filed Under: gluten Tagged With: coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, gluten-free

The link between fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome

July 23, 2016 by nikki hawkes 1 Comment

diagsigns and symptoms of fibromyalgia

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 has fibromyalgia. But most people with fibromyalgia do have irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion, Pain and pain management

How can too much and too little stomach acid have the same symptoms?

April 14, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

stomach acid

Digestion is a complex process. It involves a number of stages, requiring the action of different digestive juices, acid, enzymes and hormones. It is a sequence of co-ordinated events designed to efficiently extract nutrients from our food. Unfortunately, things can go wrong. Stomach pain with a burning sensation is a common symptom. These symptoms are often believed to […]

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Could SIBO be the cause of IBS?

March 11, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

what is the cause of IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a very common condition of the gut. It often begins after a bout of food poisoning or other gut infection. People with IBS tend to have the condition long term and it can severely impact on their quality of life. Doctors used to believe that IBS was a psychosomatic condition. Sufferers […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion

A functional medicine approach for IBS

March 2, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

healthy fruit and vegetables

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition. It often has a significant impact on quality of life. The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain with some change in bowel habit. Either constipation or diarrhoea, or alternating between the two. There is probably more than one cause of IBS. Or a combination of triggers. There are certainly a number theories. […]

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The benefits of probiotics for IBS

February 24, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

keep a food diary to identify issues

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, relapsing condition.  Its cause is not completely understood.  But its occurrence increases following gut infections, such as food poisoning or gastroenteritis.  These conditions can cause changes in the gut microbiota.  This article discusses the idea that the benefits of probiotics help to ease the symptoms of IBS? The main symptoms of IBS […]

Filed Under: irritable bowel syndrome

Probiotics and prebiotics – What’s the difference?

February 17, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

supplements can contain both probiotics and prebiotics

Our intestines contain trillions of bacteria. In fact, far more bacteria than cells in our body. We are still learning about how these bacteria affect us. But, we do know they have a huge impact on our health and well being. As a result, probiotics and prebiotics are increasingly available as supplements. Here I explain what probiotics […]

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Improve your digestion with bitters

February 7, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

black coffee image

A healthy diet may be the foundation for good health but what about good digestion? If nutrients are not absorbed they provide no benefit to the body. Efficient breakdown of foods allows easier absorption of nutrients. Unfortunately, poor digestive function is common. Many of the people that consult me have digestive issues. These range from constipation and irritable […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion

What is a microbiome?

January 21, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

probiotic supplements for a healthy gut microbiome

  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, even if these figures are over estimated the collective genetic material […]

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Do I have irritable bowel syndrome?

January 2, 2016 by nikki hawkes Leave a Comment

woman with stomach pain image

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 the UK.  Yet it could be many more as people often […]

Filed Under: Gut health and digestion

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