Month: June 2026

Best Gut Microbiome Tests in 2025: Honest Reviews of At-Home Testing Kits

· June 17, 2026
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Several people have come to me clutching gut microbiome test results they’d paid £100–£200 to obtain, then admitted they couldn’t make sense of what the numbers actually meant. The microbiome testing industry has ballooned dramatically over the last five years, with wildly inconsistent quality across available kits. Through reviewing dozens of popular tests and watching … Read more

Kefir vs Yogurt: Which Has More Probiotics (and Which Should You Choose)?

· June 16, 2026
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When I first began my work in digestive wellness, I assumed that yogurt and kefir were functionally identical — both fermented, both cultured, essentially interchangeable sources of beneficial bacteria. Conversations with people quickly proved me wrong. The distinctions between these two fermented dairy staples are profound, and they shape which option will actually serve your … Read more

How Much Fiber Does the Average American Eat — And Why It Matters for Your Gut

· June 14, 2026
How Much Fiber Does the Average American Eat — And Why It Matters for Your Gut

Group Average Daily Fibre Intake Recommended Daily Intake Adult women (US) ~13–15g 25g (Institute of Medicine) Adult men (US) ~17–19g 38g (Institute of Medicine) US average (all adults) ~15–17g 25–38g depending on sex and age Hunter-gatherer populations (estimated) ~50–100g+ — To put the hunter-gatherer figure in perspective: research on populations like the Hadza of Tanzania … Read more

IBS Diet Cheat Sheet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and When

· June 13, 2026
IBS Diet Cheat Sheet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and When

1. FODMAPs (Fermentable Carbohydrates) Short-chain carbohydrates classified as FODMAPs move through the small intestine without proper absorption and then become substrate for bacterial fermentation in the colon. The byproduct of this fermentation is gas alongside osmotic water movement into the intestinal lumen — together creating the bloating, abdominal pain, and stool consistency shifts that characterize … Read more

I Grew My Own Milk Kefir Grains and This Kit Made It Foolproof

· June 12, 2026
I Grew My Own Milk Kefir Grains and This Kit Made It Foolproof

My background centers on over a decade of helping other people through digestive challenges, drawing on personal experience and observation rather than clinical credentials. Everything I share here reflects what I’ve learned first-hand, not medical training. Before introducing any new fermented food or probiotic into your routine—particularly if you’re managing existing medications or diagnosed conditions—talk … Read more

The Fermentation Crock That Makes Perfect Sauerkraut Every Single Time

· June 11, 2026
The Fermentation Crock That Makes Perfect Sauerkraut Every Single Time

I write about digestive wellness based on over a decade of living with IBS and helping friends, family and support-group members through food-based strategies — not as a doctor or gastroenterologist. What follows reflects my direct experience and what I have observed over the years. Before adopting any new fermented food protocol or supplement regimen—particularly … Read more

I Brewed My Own Kombucha With This Starter Kit and Never Bought Store-Bought Again

· June 10, 2026
I Brewed My Own Kombucha With This Starter Kit and Never Bought Store-Bought Again

A note on what I share here: My background includes over a decade of comparing notes with other people on digestive challenges and evidence-based food choices, but I’m not a doctor or gastroenterologist. Everything here reflects personal experience and observation, not clinical credentials. If you’re starting a new fermented food or supplement—especially alongside medication or … Read more

I Used pH Test Strips to Monitor My Stomach Acid Levels at Home

· June 9, 2026
I Used pH Test Strips to Monitor My Stomach Acid Levels at Home

A note on my background and what you’ll find here: I’ve spent more than a decade helping other people through digestive challenges, and nothing I share replaces your own doctor’s judgment or care. If you’re on medication, have a diagnosed condition, or are considering a new supplement, check with your GP first—especially before making any … Read more

The Stool Test Kit That Showed Me Exactly What Was Going On in My Gut

· June 7, 2026
The Stool Test Kit That Showed Me Exactly What Was Going On in My Gut

The perspective I share here draws from over a decade helping other people through digestive challenges, but I’m not a doctor, gastroenterologist, or licensed clinical provider. What follows is personal experience and practical observation only. Before adopting any new testing protocol or supplement regimen—particularly if you’re managing an existing condition or currently take medications—please check … Read more

I Tracked My Digestive Symptoms With This Food Diary Journal for 90 Days

· June 6, 2026
I Tracked My Digestive Symptoms With This Food Diary Journal for 90 Days

My background includes over a decade of helping other people through digestive wellness challenges, drawing on personal experience and observation rather than clinical credentials. Everything I share here reflects what I’ve encountered myself and heard from others, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Before you introduce any new supplement, dietary shift, or wellness protocol—particularly if medications … Read more