I Tried a Wedge Pillow for My Night-Time Acid Reflux and Finally Slept Through the Night

I Tried a Wedge Pillow for My Night-Time Acid Reflux and Finally Slept Through the Night

I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or sleep aid, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed condition. My pick: The incline that actually stays firm all night, unlike pillow stacks — Kolbs Bed … Read more

The Meditation App That Rewired My Gut-Brain Connection and Reduced My Flares

The Meditation App That Rewired My Gut-Brain Connection and Reduced My Flares

I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medication. My pick: Identifies my food triggers instead of just managing stress — Digest This: The 21-Day Gut Reset Plan to Conquer Your IBS on … Read more

I Used This Abdominal Self-Massage Tool Daily and My Constipation Finally Eased

I Used This Abdominal Self-Massage Tool Daily and My Constipation Finally Eased

I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new health practice, especially if you have an underlying digestive condition or take regular medication. My pick: The daily pressure that got my digestion moving again — Komogir Wood Therapy Massage … Read more

The Heating Pad That Calms My IBS Cramps Better Than Any Pill I Have Tried

The Heating Pad That Calms My IBS Cramps Better Than Any Pill I Have Tried

I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new treatment, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed condition. My pick: The heating pad that actually eases my IBS cramps without medication — Heating Pad for Period Cramps, … Read more

These Fermentation Weights and Airlock Lids Stopped My Vegetables Going Mouldy

These Fermentation Weights and Airlock Lids Stopped My Vegetables Going Mouldy

I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or dietary change, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed digestive condition. The One Tool That Actually Keeps Ferments Submerged and Mould-Free If you’ve ever lost a … Read more

Best Supplements for Colon Health: A Nutritionist’s Evidence-Based Guide

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The colon is one of the most neglected organs in gut health conversations. When clients arrive at my practice, they’re typically focused on the stomach, the small intestine, or the microbiome. But the colon — that’s where so much of the final processing, water reabsorption, and microbial activity occurs. It deserves far more attention than … Read more

Natural Digestive Enzymes in Food: 12 Best Sources (Bromelain, Papain, Lipase & More)

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When clients come to me complaining of persistent bloating, heaviness after meals, or undigested food in their stools, one of the first things I explore is whether they are getting enough digestive enzyme support from their diet. Before I ever reach for a supplement recommendation, I want to know what natural digestive enzymes they are … Read more

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

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My clients regularly arrive at consultations having already spent £100–£200 on a gut microbiome test — and half of them have no idea how to interpret the results. The gut testing market has exploded in the past five years, and not all kits are created equal. After reviewing the most popular options and seeing how … Read more

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

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The kefir vs yogurt question comes up in almost every initial consultation I have with clients trying to improve their gut health through diet. Both are fermented dairy foods, both contain probiotics — but they are not interchangeable. The differences in probiotic diversity, CFU counts, and tolerability matter enormously depending on what your gut actually … Read more

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

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

The short answer: approximately 15–17 grams per day — which is roughly half of what most health guidelines recommend, and dramatically less than what the human gut evolved to handle. This isn’t a minor nutritional shortfall. The fibre gap between what Americans currently eat and what their gut microbiome needs to function well is one … Read more