Alex Mercer 
I am often asked whether at-home coeliac tests are worth it. My answer depends entirely on what the client is testing for. Over the years, working with dozens of clients who suspect gluten is at the root of their symptoms,…
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter in my practice is the belief that a coeliac diagnosis, followed by a strict gluten-free diet, is the end of the story. In reality, for many of my clients, it is only…
In my practice, I work with many newly diagnosed coeliac clients who arrive convinced they have already mastered the gluten-free diet. They have cleared out their bread bin, switched to gluten-free pasta, and stopped eating at their favourite pizza restaurant….
If you have just received a coeliac diagnosis, I want you to take a breath. The flood of information, the questions about what you can eat, and the worry about accidental exposure can feel completely overwhelming — and that reaction…
Almost every new client I see living with Crohn’s disease arrives with at least one significant nutritional gap — and more often than not, several. Crohn’s disease nutrient deficiencies are not a side effect or an occasional complication. They are…
When it comes to crohn’s disease vs ulcerative colitis nutrition, I want to be honest with you: the overlap is real, but so are the differences — and those differences matter more than most people realise. In my practice, I…
If you have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, you already know that inflammation is at the heart of everything — the pain, the flares, the fatigue, the uncertainty. What many of my clients don’t realise when they first sit…
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or another form of inflammatory bowel disease, you have almost certainly stumbled across advice to “just take a probiotic.” I wish it were that simple. Finding the best…
In my years of practice as a nutritionist, few situations are as distressing — for both client and practitioner — as a Crohn’s disease flare. The right crohn’s disease flare diet can dramatically reduce symptoms and shorten recovery time. The…
My gastroenterologist recommended an elimination diet for food sensitivities after months of unexplained bloating, unpredictable bathroom trips, and a general sense that my gut was working against me. I thought it would be two weeks of misery — plain chicken,…