If you’ve been experiencing ongoing bloating, gas, or IBS-type symptoms, you may have a condition known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and have come across the hydrogen breath test as a way to investigate this condition. The hydrogen breath test is the most...
A stool sample test can detect infections, inflammation, blood in the stool, and problems with digestion or absorption. In the NHS, stool tests are primarily used to rule out serious conditions such as infections, inflammatory bowel disease, or bowel cancer....
Could low stomach acid be the real problem? If you experience bloating, reflux, excessive gas, or that uncomfortable “brick in the stomach” feeling after eating, you’ve probably been told at some point that you have too much stomach acid. In practice, however, we...
Many of the patients I see in clinic describe the same frustrating pattern: They wake up with a relatively flat stomach, but after eating even small or “healthy” meals they begin to feel bloated. As the day goes on, their abdomen becomes increasingly distended, tight,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Breakfast with IBS can feel like guesswork. The good news is you don’t need special products just a simple way to build a plate that’s gentle, filling, and predictable and that won't cause cramping, bloating or urgency. What can I eat for breakfast with IBS? Quick...
IBS and Orange Poop: Causes, Red Flags, and What To Do in the UK If you live with IBS and you suddenly notice your stool looks orange, it is understandable to worry. The reassuring truth is that most orange stools are short-lived and benign, most often linked to diet....
