The menopause, and the time leading up to the menopause, known as perimenopause, is a natural part of aging for women. It is a time of hormonal chaos due to the fluctuating and overall decline in levels of the female hormone oestrogen and can cause a wide range of symptoms that can differ person to person

Inside your gut, there are trillions of microbes (including bacteria, viruses and fungi), which produce a wide range of chemicals including vitamins and hormones.  Due to this the environment within your gut, known as the gut microbiome, plays an important role in health. 

Coeliac disease is a life-long autoimmune condition that causes damage to lining of the bowel, when people with the condition consume gluten. Currently, the only treatment for coeliac disease is a gluten-free diet.

Diverticular disease is a digestive condition which affects the large part of the intestine (bowel).

Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues and can affect people of all ages.

IBS is a condition characterised by collection of gut symptoms, which can include stomach cramps, bloating, with constipation and/or diarrhoea.  These symptoms can vary from person to person, and can come and go.

Lots of people often associate gut symptoms with eating, therefore it can often raise the question, do I have a food intolerance?