Wild swimming, the practice of swimming in natural bodies of water, has gained popularity in recent years as a refreshing and adventurous way to connect with nature. While wild swimming offers numerous health benefits, including physical exercise and mental rejuvenation, there have been cases where individuals developed a condition known as post-infective irritable bowel syndrome […]
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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Ultra Processed Food (UPF) on a Budget
I caught up with the GastroDoctor in-house Dietitian, Bryony Campion, to talk ultra processed foods (UPFs) and find out what her top tips were for cutting down whilst on a budget. But, first of all, what are UPFs? UPFs refer to food products that have undergone extensive processing and contain additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. […]
Probiotics and IBS
Probiotic products come in many different forms, doses and variable combinations of bacterial strains. People suffering from IBS often consider trying probiotics to improve their symptoms but it is crucially important to check the label of the chosen product for a number of potential issues. Some products contain other ingredients that can make IBS symptoms worse […]
The Connection Between Diarrhoea-Predominant IBS and Bile Acid Syndrome
When it comes to our well-being, few things are as essential as a healthy gut. In the realm of gut disorders, two conditions have recently caught the attention of researchers and clinicians: diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) and bile acid malabsorption syndrome (BAM). Ongoing work is illuminating a complex overlap between these two conditions and […]