Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of those conditions that most people have heard of, if not experienced themselves. It is very common, with up to 1 in 5 people in the UK developing IBS at some stage in their life. It can affect anyone at any age, but most commonly first develops in teenagers and … Continue reading DO I have IBS?
dysbiosis
Dysbiosis = too many bad bugs
What happens when your bad bacteria outnumber your good bacteria? Dysbiosis is the technical name for a microbial imbalance on or inside the body; in other words, an imbalance of good versus bad bacteria. This condition most commonly affects the digestive tract (and, more particularly, the stomach and intestines), but can also occur on any … Continue reading Dysbiosis = too many bad bugs
Bloated?
Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied by stomach pain and wind. This may be triggered by eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a number of other factors. Stomach bloating is actually a very common condition, which affects around 1 in … Continue reading Bloated?
Bad breath?
I think that most of us have experienced bad breath at some point in our lives, even if only as a first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a lingering problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on a person's quality of life when it comes to work interaction or … Continue reading Bad breath?
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