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Zinc challenge test at home – easy and inexpensive...

A zinc challenge test (or zinc tally test) is a simple way to check for zinc deficiency, which is incredibly common. I had pretty significant zinc deficiency, which I found using a combination of indirect tests and we see it an awful lot in our clients. One of these tests was a simple and inexpensive home test called the zinc challenge test, which is also known as the zinc tally test. Before I explain how to do it, here’s a brief explanation of why I recommend you get your zinc levels tested. Zinc deficiency symptoms Zinc is a critically...
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H pylori tests – what is the best test for H pylori?...

There’s quite a lot of confusion regarding the best test for H pylori, and not without reason. This short blog post and video will help you with the ins and out of H pylori testing so you feel confident that you’re getting accurate data from your test. There are four different H pylori tests and they all have benefits and drawbacks. My personal opinion is that a an H pylori stool test is the best, for reasons explained below. Better still, I typically recommend an H pylori test that looks at many other different reasons for digestive distress. Here’s...
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Thinking of doing an H pylori home stool test?

I get a lot of questions from people about doing an H pylori home stool test and it’s important for you to understand the pros and cons. Having done three home stool tests myself, and having interpreted more than 2,500 client stool tests, I can safely say it’s an exceptionally helpful resource. In fact, a home stool test can be the make or break factor in getting well. This video and article explains the benefits and process involved in getting a home stool test, as well as some drawbacks. Why would you want to do an H pylori home...
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H pylori retesting – how can you tell H pylori has gone?...

H pylori retesting is an important topic because there is no other way of knowing whether H pylori has been eradicated. Even if your symptoms improve, H pylori can still be hanging around in your stomach after you’re completed your treatment. Unfortunately, doctors may not always want to run a retest, so it’s important to understand your options. This short video and article will provide you with guidance on exactly what to do when it comes to H pylori retesting. Enjoy! Why don’t docs H pylori retesting? Some doctors do run H pylori retesting, but others don’t. If you...
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Poo colour and what it tells you about your health…...

Poo colour can tell you an awful lot about your digestive and general health, but it’s not something folk generally like to discuss. Believe it or not, we get quite a few emails where people send photos of the poo with the question, “is this normal?” I can be pretty graphic, and not always the best of things to bear witness to! Don’t worry – I won’t share the details with you here, but let’s quickly discuss poo colour because it’s really important. In my opinion and experience, we have a tendency to overlook the simple signs and symptoms...
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Top ten allergy foods you can start avoiding today

Avoiding the top ten allergy foods can make a HUGE difference to your life. “Food allergy” and “food intolerance” are buzzwords these days, with millions of pounds and dollars being spent on testing each year. But is this testing actually needed? Well, in some cases I do think it can be very helpful – I’ve been able to detect food sensitivity in many clients using these tests. But equally, I’ve worked with people who ran the testing and then discovered that foods deemed harmless by the tests were actually causing major symptoms. Before I give you a list of...
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