Intestinal overgrowth: SIBO symptoms, causes and treatment
SIBO can affect more than digestion: this form of intestinal overgrowth means there are more bacteria than usual in the small intestine. It may cause...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
SIBO test: How a breath test measures hydrogen and methane
The test sugar can change what a SIBO breath test detects. In standard IBS clinic protocols, lactulose is generally the preferred sugar; it is mixed...
SIBO symptoms over time and what may help manage them
SIBO symptoms can ease, persist or return after treatment. They may come back days or even years after antibiotics stop, so a change in how you feel...
SIBO: Causes, Risk Factors, Breath Testing and Treatment
Persistent bloating, abdominal discomfort or changes in bowel habits can sometimes be linked to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, known as SIBO....
IBS care: Is your IBS really SIBO?
IBS symptoms don’t automatically mean SIBO. SIBO involves an unusually high number of bacteria in the small intestine, but symptoms can overlap with...
Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, triggers and diagnosis
Around a third of people in Britain experience occasional symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Understanding irritable bowel syndrome and its...
How to Improve the Gut Brain Connection With Food and Stress
To understand how to improve the gut-brain connection, start with a varied, plant-rich diet, enough fibre and practical ways to manage stress. The...
Methane SIBO and IMO: What You Need to Know
SIBO methane, now more accurately called intestinal methane overproduction (IMO), involves methane-producing archaea and can affect both the small...
How Untreated SIBO May Affect Nutrient Absorption Over Time
Untreated SIBO can affect more than digestion. The long-term effects of untreated SIBO may include poor absorption of fats and other nutrients,...
IBS flare up symptoms, triggers and when to seek medical advice
An IBS flare-up is a spell when familiar digestive symptoms become more intense or disruptive, often bringing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea or...
Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test UK: A Practical Buying Guide
What if the most useful gut test isn’t the one with the longest list of markers? If you’re considering a comprehensive stool analysis test UK after...
IBS Symptoms: Common Patterns and What to Do Next
Could the same digestive symptoms point to different patterns from one day to the next? If pain, bloating or changes in your bowel habits feel...
How to Reintroduce Foods After an Elimination Diet: A Gentle Step-by-Step Guide
What if a reaction isn’t a pass-or-fail verdict on a food, but a clue about your personal tolerance? If you’re wondering how to reintroduce foods...
IBS care: How to compare support options and find the right fit
What if the next step in IBS care isn’t another food to cut out, but a clearer understanding of which support fits your needs? When symptoms continue...
Natural Remedies for Trapped Wind and Bloating: What May Help?
What if the best natural remedy isn’t a long list of foods to avoid, but a careful way to find what helps you? Trapped wind and bloating can make...
What Causes IBS? Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection and Other Factors
If you’re asking “what causes ibs”, it can be frustrating not to find one clear explanation, especially when your symptoms are real but comments...
How to Improve Gut Health: Practical, Evidence-Informed Steps
What if the first step in how to improve gut health isn’t a strict elimination diet or a shelf of supplements, but a few steady, manageable habits?...
IBS: Understanding the condition, diagnosis and support
What if an IBS diagnosis is a starting point for understanding your symptoms, rather than proof they’re “all in your head” or a reason to avoid more...
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…
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…