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Why won’t my GP test for  SIBO in the NHS UK?
Why won’t my GP test for SIBO in the NHS UK?

If you’ve been told you have IBS but your symptoms aren’t improving, you’re not alone. Many people experience ongoing bloating, gas, constipation, and digestive discomfort for months or even years without ever receiving a clear explanation for why. In some cases, an...

Does  Candida cause bloating?
Does Candida cause bloating?

In this guide: Could Candida cause bloating What is Candida? Symptoms Foods to avoid bloating The Risks of extreme diets and anti-fungals FAQs References Final Thoughts Could Candida Overgrowth Be Causing Your Bloating? If you regularly experience bloating, gas, or...

Can Candida Cause Acid Reflux?
Can Candida Cause Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is one of the most common digestive complaints worldwide. It affects millions of people every day and is often described as a burning sensation in the chest, throat irritation, regurgitation, or a sour taste in the mouth. At the same time, interest in gut...

The link between  Skin and Gut Health
The link between Skin and Gut Health

If you’ve invested in skincare, tried prescription creams, eliminated foods, or taken antibiotics — yet still struggle with acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, or unexplained skin flare-ups your gut may be the missing piece. Over the last decade, scientific research has...

Akkermansia
Akkermansia

A guide to what Akkermansia is, Akkermansia tea, Akkermansia supplements, probiotics and foods If you’ve conducted a a microbiome stool test (such as GI-MAP or Comprehensive stool analysis) and it’s flagged low Akkermansia, you’re not alone. Akkermansia muciniphila...

Can Stress cause Thrush?
Can Stress cause Thrush?

Can Stress Cause Thrush? The Link Between Stress, Immunity and Yeast Infections Table of contents What is Thrush? Symptoms of Thrush in Women Symptoms of Thrush in Men General Thrush Symptoms (Either Sex) What causes Thrush? Does stress cause Thrush? How does stress...

SIBO versus IBS
SIBO versus IBS

SIBO vs IBS: Are Your “IBS” Symptoms Really Bacterial Overgrowth? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often described as a functional gut disorder with no clear cause. In reality, this means many GPs and doctors can give you the IBS label, but still can’t fully explain...

How to treat Candida Overgrowth in the Gut
How to treat Candida Overgrowth in the Gut

Post Author: Victoria Tyler How to treat Candida Overgrowth in the Gut Lately, I’ve seen more clients try “Candida cleanses” after reading about them online. Some arrive with long lists of supplements they’ve been taking for months; others have been following very...

Candida Eczema- what is the link?
Candida Eczema- what is the link?

Table of contents What is Candida? How Can Candida overgrowth cause Eczema? Candida rash versus eczema What medications help Candida and Eczema? How functional medicine might help candida and eczema treatment Diet and candida and eczema Supplements: what can help...

Bloating after food Poisoning
Bloating after food Poisoning

Bloated after Food Poisoning? If you are still bloated 8 weeks after food poisoning you are not alone. Approximately 1 in 9 people develop post-infectious IBS after food poisoning. Acute symptoms can settle within days, yet the after-effects on your gut lining, gut...

How to Test for IBS at Home
How to Test for IBS at Home

Are you wondering how to test for IBS at home? Unfortunately there isn’t a single IBS home test that can diagnose IBS. Read about the different IBS testing kits available in the UK and what the most appropriate tests are for your specific symptoms. In the UK, IBS is...