Digestive & Gut Health

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex health problem that baffles patients and healthcare providers alike. The most common of all gastrointestinal problems, IBS is far more prevalent among women, and generally occurs between the ages of 25 - 45. ‘IBS’ is more of an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms rather than an explanation of what’s causing the problem, and this makes it difficult to treat. There is no single known cause and conventional treatments tend to focus on symptom relief.

The good news is that you don’t need to ‘just live with’ unwanted symptoms of IBS.  Read on if you’re ready to take action to improve your gut health for good. Here we identify common symptoms of IBS, a range of possible underlying causes, a simple 5R plan and some natural IBS symptom relief.  Use this simple guide to IBS as an ideal starting point to help restore normal gut function. 

Of the different food types we eat, sugar is the simplest for the body to create energy from. So it’s logical to think that a sugary snack is the quick fix solution when you’re feeling tired.

But the reality is that high blood sugar leads to you feeling less energised, as well as increasing your chance of weight gain, aging your body’s cells and causing medical conditions like diabetes. Let’s look at why.

Thinking about your holiday? Tummy bugs can ruin a holiday. You'll probably protect your skin against sun damage so why leave your tummy unprotected? Different food, different water, dehydration: these are all dreaded by your stomach.

Diarrhoea can be a bit of a taboo subject. It can affect not only our health but our self-confidence, interfering with everyday life and on occasions our social life. Diarrhoea is often a symptom of pre-existing health issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which can be addressed in different ways.

This article deals with the underlying causes, what you can do about it, how to rebalance the gut and soothe it.

Changes in your food can give rise to indigestion and many other gut disorders. Many of us have inadequate gut protection but it is easily remedied. Don't rely on the odd yogurt, it won't do the job. Fortify your gut health with a good probiotic before Christmas indulgence.

And here's a brand that produces nothing but orobiotics. Optibac Probiotics are dedicated to developing an expert range of the highest quality probiotic Supplements. Since 2004, Optibac have proudly supplied a thriving British consumer base with Probiotics that are entirely unique to the UK.

What is the secret of Usain Bolt’s success? Some would point to his genes, and he would no doubt say that hard work paid off — but according to scientists, the bacteria in his stomach may also have enhanced his performance. Taking a good quality probiotic is well know to help your body maintain health gut balance with the friendly probiotic bacteria keeping the bad bacteria in check. But there are many more benefits than you might think.

You might have heard of the terms ‘prebiotics’ and ‘probiotics’ being mentioned in association with digestive health on BBC television show “Trust Me I’m A Doctor”. But what’s the difference between them and which one is more important?

What is acid reflux, what causes it, symptoms, how herbal medicine can help and when should you consult your doctor.

This article, courtesy of A Vogel shares important information about the problem and how you should go about taming it