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Gut microbes body weight

How gut bacteria control your weight

September 26, 2017 by Tim Crowe 14 Comments

The gut microbiota is the hottest of hot research fields today. The microbes that inhabit our intestine are more than passive freeloaders living off the food we eat. With a thriving mix of beneficial bacteria, our gut microbiome can keep us healthy. Immunity, mental health, diabetes and even body weight make up the fascinating areas […]

IBS

Diet changes that can help manage an irritable bowel

December 18, 2015 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can find symptom relief with a variety of dietary changes. Results from a new trial show that no one fixed approach will work for everyone, but there is merit in taking the principles behind the spectrum of dietary options and adapting to ‘what works’ for a person. Irritable bowel […]

gluten sensitivity

Is gluten sensitivity real?

September 9, 2015 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

Going ‘gluten free’ is one of the hottest dietary trends at the moment. Now a new study has cast further doubt into if self-diagnosed ‘gluten sensitivity’ is related to gluten at all. Gluten-free diets are the cornerstone of managing the very real and serious autoimmune condition of coeliac disease. Putting coeliac disease aside, a person […]

managing IBS

New guidelines for managing IBS with diet

September 4, 2014 by Tim Crowe 7 Comments

For sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), newly published guidelines for managing IBS  with diet support the use of several different approaches. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting between 5 and 15 percent of people. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The condition can […]

IBS mindfulness

An irritable bowel could be mind over matter

October 30, 2013 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

A behaviour change program focused on learning to stay present in the moment and to let thoughts and feelings go has shown promise in treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms ranging from abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The cause of IBS […]

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