A Functional Medicine Perspective Author: Victoria Tyler If you’ve been dealing with bloating, irregular bowel movements, diarrhoea, or ongoing gut symptoms, you may wonder whether you’ve picked up some form of “bad bacteria” — such as Salmonella or E. coli. So how do...
Trapped wind can cause uncomfortable bloating, pressure, and pain under the ribs or in the back. One of the most common questions people ask is how long trapped wind can last, especially when the discomfort feels intense or persistent. In this article, we’ll explain...
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....
If you’ve been prescribed omeprazole for heartburn, reflux or stomach ulcers but now feel more gassy, bloated or uncomfortable, you’re not imagining it. Gas (“farting more than usual”) is listed as a common side effect of omeprazole on NHS information pages. Many...
What Are the Symptoms for Leaky Gut Syndrome? The symptoms of leaky gut syndrome can affect far more than digestion. Many people experience persistent bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, brain fog, and skin problems without realising that these issues may be...
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...
IBS and Acid Reflux: Understanding the Overlap Between IBS, GERD, and SIBO Have you been struggling with IBS and acid reflux at the same time, and feeling unsure what’s actually causing your symptoms? Many people experience overlapping acid reflux and IBS symptoms,...
Table of Contents Introduction: Does Coffee Cause Bloating? What Is Bloating? Why Does Coffee Cause Bloating and Gas? Can Black Coffee Cause Bloating? Can Coffee Cause Both Bloating and Constipation? Are There Any Benefits to Coffee? What Conditions Make You More...
The Insider’s Guide to Gut Microbiome tests on the NHS The gut microbiome is one of the most powerful and often overlooked systems in the human body. Made up of trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, this community lives in your digestive tract and...
If you are struggling with constipation whether it’s hard stools, infrequent bowel movements, or the feeling that you can’t fully empty your bowels you are not alone. Many patients I see in clinic describe the same pattern: They feel bloated after meals,...
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