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How to Manage IBS Flare-Ups
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a condition that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation and bloating. IBS is a common condition, affecting up to 15% of the UK population.
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Are Green Beans Good for IBS?
You have heard the song “beans, beans they’re good for your heart”, and it ends with a less than fortunate encounter ...
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Meditate Your Way To A Better Life
What is meditation?
We recently wrote a blog about the benefits of mindfulness, which included meditation. Today, we ...
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Mindfulness And Meditation, The Path To Feeling Free
What is mindfulness?
You have probably heard of mindfulness; gurus and their free-spirited followers often cite it a...
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Melissa's Story
It’s been 20 years of gut issues for Melissa. She has had a number of investigations and tried different diets and remedies, but the discomfort and embarrassment continued. Melissa says that it can make her feel, “completely out of control.”
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Liam's Story
Gut issues have caused Liam 14 years of discomfort and embarrassment. “At its worst, I’ve been admitted to hospital and given strong medication to help manage the pain,” Liam explains...
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Well, well, well... what are wellness and wellbeing, anyway?
These days, you hear about 'wellness' pretty much everywhere. Physical wellness, emotional wellness, social wellness, spiritual wellness, cultural wellness, financial wellness... the list goes on. But what is wellness, and why is it important? And what's the difference between wellness and wellbeing?
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Stress and digestive issues: how are they related?
Even once you understand what stress is, it can be tough to know how to manage it, and how to recognise the symptoms. The signs of stress can take a toll on your daily life, particularly if you suffer from digestive problems as a result of feeling stressed.
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What is stress, and what does it feel like?
When you feel stressed, both your physical and mental health can suffer. As well as the emotional signs, stress can have physical symptoms that can lead to ill health.
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