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Do you feel like skipping breakfast?

Skipping breakfast can be a sign of low stomach acid… If you feel like skipping breakfast, it can be a sign that your digestive system is out of balance. Specifically, we see a lot of people who struggle with breakfasts who have low stomach acid and pancreatic enzymes. This isn’t an ideal situation to be in as it can cause knock on effects with energy, mood, skin and other areas of health. Why does the pattern develop? We quite often see this pattern in people who eat a large dinner without chewing it properly, and often too close to...
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Can a stool test identify hormone imbalances, breast and colon cancer risk?...

I am very excited to share with you that a marker has just been added to our stool test that helps to give information about the risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, including breast cancer. This marker also appears to be an important factor in colon cancer. It is an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase. My goal is always to help you not only feel better if you’re feeling unwell now, but also to minimise your risk for developing future problems. This short blog shows you why beta glucuronidase can be a problem, how to measure your level, and how to reduce your...
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Gut transit time and how to assess it

Gut transit time can be tested at home very easily and it gives you a nice estimate of how well your digestive system is functioning. Disorders like IBS, chronic constipation and diarrhoea are very common so it’s wise to regularly gauge your digestive health. You don’t always need expensive lab tests or trips to the doctor to do this. If your gut transit time is too fast, you wont digest and absorb nutrients properly. On the other hand, if it is too slow, you will get backed up, constipated and actually reabsorb toxins that your body is trying to...
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Is sulphur intolerance making you ill?

Egg-smelling gas? Frequent headaches? Hives/itchy skin? Nausea? Diarrhoea? Problems with energy and blood pressure? Many health experts – myself included for some clients – recommend a high sulphur diet (NB: spelled sulphur by our friends in America) Sulphur molecules help produce a chemical glutathione which is the bodies major anti-oxidant and is essential for optimal detoxification. But some people really struggle with foods that are high in sulphur and develop inflammation when they eat too much of it. These people need to be on a low-sulfur diet for a period of time in order to reduce inflammation and heal....
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Histamine intolerance: is it causing your symptoms?...

If you have heartburn, bloating, wind, abdominal pain, headaches, a blocked nose and other common symptoms, the culprit may be histamine intolerance. Red wine. Aged cheese. Citrus fruits. Sauerkraut. Bacon. These foods are ok, right? Yes, for many people these foods work great, but not if you have a histamine intolerance. These and other popular foods are capable of causing all manner of symptoms, including migraines, hives, anxiety, acid reflux, and nasal congestion. What is histamine intolerance? If you haven’t heard of histamine intolerance, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It’s hard to diagnose and can cause a lot of...
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