IBS and Hormones
Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can significantly affect IBS symptoms. Shifts in oestrogen, progesterone and prostaglandins can influence gut motility, sensitivity and inflammation, often leading to changes in bowel…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Exercise Cured My IBS
Exercise can ease IBS symptoms but is unlikely to act as a cure on its own. However, IBS is influenced by multiple factors, including diet, sleep, stress, and gut bacteria,…
IBS Sleep Position
If you live with IBS (or suspect you may have it), you probably already know that what you eat and how you manage stress can have a big impact on…
Can Stress Cause IBS?
Most people know that stress can cause headaches or tension, but its effect on the gut is often underestimated. For those living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), emotional strain can…
Vaping and IBS
Vaping can affect gut health and may contribute to IBS symptoms. The nicotine and chemicals in vapour can upset the balance of gut bacteria, increase inflammation, and irritate the digestive…
Smoking and IBS
Yes, smoking and IBS are linked. Research shows that smoking can increase the risk of developing IBS, worsen symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and bloating, and disturb the balance…
THE PRESS WELLNESS COUNCIL: Episode 2 Tracey Randell | PRESS Healthfoods
Next up to join our Wellness Council is Functional Medicine Practitioner, Tracey Randell As a highly qualified Nutritional Therapist, Tracey specialises in gut health by bringing a restored balance to…
How long does IBS diarrhoea last?
Introduction IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhoea. While IBS is a common condition,…
How do they diagnose IBS?
Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by a group of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and…
How long after eating does IBS occur?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms, rather than a disease. If you’ve had constipation or diarrhoea for longer than three months, you’ve probably had a diagnosis of…
Gut Health Hacking
Here are 10 simple ways to support your gut health. Health hacking has become very trendy over the last couple years. People are starting to realize the importance of taking…
Should I consult a dietitian or a nutritionist?
Are dietitians and nutritionists the same? If not, what is the difference between them? The dietetic approach Dietitians are registered healthcare professionals that can treat named medical conditions. Only those…
Organic Vs Non-Organic
Is Organic Food Safe and As Nutritious As Non-organic? We’ll explore the distinction between organic food varieties and their analogous non-organic counterparts from the perspective of cost, safety and nutritional…
Great Talk with Tracey on the Tanya Borowski Podcast
So happy to be on the Tanya Borowski podcastI was a guest on Tanya Borokski's podcast on Wednesday 13th October. The conversation focused on the role that SIBO and histamine…
Food Unwrapped interview on Channel 4
I was delighted to be asked to appear on Channel 4's popular Food Unwrapped show. The Healthy Hacks show looked at superfoods and related issues. The interview with Briony May…
Histamine Intolerance : Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
If you suffer from food allergies, then you've likely experienced the following scenario. If so much as one crumb of the offending fare lands on your tongue – it can…
How to Beat the Bacteria That Cause Stomach Ulcers – H Pylori
One Man’s Breakthrough As recently as the 1980s leading medical experts still believed that the consumption of spicy foods and stress caused gastric ulcers. So they treated patients with antacids,…
The 5-R Approach To Healing Your Gut Naturally
There’s a whole lot of bacteria in your gut. Trillions, to be specific. But they’re not bad for you. Quite the opposite; a lot of this bacteria (i.e. the gut…
10 symptoms of IBS to look out for
Is your indigestion a sign of something more? Here are 10 symptoms of IBS to look out for. Suffering from a gastrointestinal problem–be it constipation, diarrhoea, or excessive gas–is no…