Constipation is a very common and distressing issue for many people. Sometimes it can be a short term discomfort, other times it can become a chronic condition, with a huge physical, emotional and social impact on those who suffer with it on a daily basis. Chronic...
Food allergy and intolerance are commonly used terms, being linked to digestive or skin symptoms, weight issues and respiratory problems amongst others. The terms are often used interchangeably, but in fact are quite different conditions. People often worry that...
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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that causes the immune system to attack to cells of the gut wall, causing parts of the gut to become inflamed. The condition causes symptoms such as diarrhoea, weight loss, passing of blood in the poo, fatigue and...
Heart (or cardiovascular) disease is a major cause of death in the UK, and is one which is influenced heavily by what we eat. Cardiovascular diseases are a general term for conditions that lead to narrowed or blocked blood vessels. These can put us at increased risk...
Plant based diets are increasing in popularity, in 2016 there were 1.68million vegetarians in the UK, 542,000 vegans and these number continue to rise (1,2). The reasons why people choose to adopt a plant based approach to nutrition are many and vary from ethical...
