“You’ll feel better for a good night’s sleep”, or so the saying goes. But is this just an Old Wives’ Tale or is there any truth in the idea that sleep may help in the treatment of illness, and in particular gastrointestinal disorders? Read this article to find out how poor sleep affects our gut…
All of us know that feeling of discomfort when we’ve overindulged or eaten the wrong type of foods. Constipation and diarrhoea are sometimes our tummy’s way of telling us that it doesn’t think much of recent food or lifestyle choices. A happy tummy makes for a far happier life in general! To mark World Digestive Health Day (29 May),…
You know what it’s like… you are having a bad day, with work or domestic related pressures mounting, or the children running havoc. You sit down and start eating your meal but it’s a struggle to get the food down, and you end up with indigestion, bloating reflux, or all three. Eating while stressed is…
You are what you eat, says the old adage, but what on earth does this mean and is there any truth behind the saying? Increasingly scientists believe that your gut plays a pivotal role in your overall health, not just your physical health but also your mental health and the correct functioning of your entire…
Having a digestive disorder can be a double whammy. Not only do you feel unwell but you can also feel uncomfortable discussing your symptoms. But we’re here to tell you that digestive disorders are very common and there are treatments available that can help. So, no matter how embarrassed you feel about visiting your doctor,…
At this time of year, after we’ve maybe piled on a few pounds over Christmas and we’re feeling motivated to get fit, we can sometimes push ourselves a bit too hard. The number of sports-related and gym-related hernias rises in January. So, what is a hernia and how can you avoid one? Hernias occur when…
Are you one of the growing numbers of people who committed to having a dry January? For the uninitiated this means giving up alcohol for the month. It is an idea that was developed by Alcohol Concern and it is growing in popularity. People can publically sign up for the challenge to raise money for…
To mark National Obesity Awareness Week from 8th to 14th January 2018, we are looking at the impact that being obese has on our digestive health. Obesity is a growing problem around the world and one of the leading preventable causes of death. We know that being obese is bad for our health but what does it…
It’s that time of year again when we resolve to do things differently in the year ahead. Our New Year’s Resolutions are always well-intentioned, but our ability to stick to them doesn’t always quite match up. But, this year, how about making just one resolution – to take better care of your health? It’s a…
Around 9,600 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. It is the 11th most common cancer and can, unfortunately, be difficult to treat if diagnosed too late so understanding symptoms is vital. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – November 2017 To mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, this November, we are sharing some…