Monthly Archives: May 2016
Why your wind smells of roses – The Life of Poo book review
Well now, a book all about poo, why would anyone want to read this you may ask, surely the grim subject of poo is not something to read about – certainly not in public or polite company, I imagine you …
Continue ReadingComment on I’m now researching FODMAPs at Kings College London! by Research on the reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet – Reintroducing fodmaps
UPDATE: I originally posted this in Feb 2014 and since then I left King’s one and a half years later to travel the world for a year. You can read all about our journey of ‘Around the world in 80 …
Continue ReadingWhich path will you choose?
You might consider that this post is not relevant to IBS, but everyone has to make some changes, when diagnosed with a medical condition. Changes perhaps try a new diet, a new medication or treatment, these naturally will require some …
Continue ReadingArthritis Awareness Month
During the month of May, people around the country have been doing their part to raise awareness and sharing their experiences for National Arthritis month. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common forms of arthritis in the …
Continue ReadingEasy like Sunday morning
Fancy a cooked breakfast occasionally and finding that your IBS symptoms are getting in the way? Then perhaps try this version, which is lower in fat than a ‘good old fry up’ and lower in fodmaps and therefore shouldn’t be …
Continue ReadingThailand Tips for low FODMAP Travellers
We were only in Thailand for 2 weeks and spent our time in relative luxury (well compared to our normal budget travelling accommodation) on the touristy island of Koh Samui. We had both travelled Thailand previously so it was a …
Continue Reading#Rosacea Twitter Chat
Our brand new talkrosacea hub is now live. On it you will find some great resources of information and support for rosacea sufferers. In order to celebrate the launch of the hub and to spread the word on Twitter, we …
Continue ReadingFood Allergies – Allergens in unexpected places
For some of us, eating or being exposed to certain types of food can cause our immune systems to act abnormally. Some of the most common allergic reactions to food can include an itchy mouth, outbreaks of hives or eczema, …
Continue Reading6 easy ways to cut the carbs on your dinner plate
If you’ve decided to go down the low carb route to try and shift a few pounds then don’t despair. There are lots of tasty alternatives which you may not know about. Here are 6 of my favourite options, but …
Continue ReadingHow I Created My Rosacea Skin Care Routine – Part 1 – Cleanser
Whenever it comes time to change one of the skin care products I use on my rosacea-prone face, I feel as though I’m preparing for battle. After all, it’s not just a matter of heading over to the nearest store …
Continue ReadingMindfulness for psoriasis
The exciting news is that mindfulness can help if you have psoriasis. But what is it and how does it work? Mindfulness is a meditation technique where you focus your mind on the present moment and appreciate now rather than …
Continue ReadingThis Week in Health News: The First Penis Transplant in the USA, and Should Men Over 40 Avoid Having Children?
A prominent health news story over the last few days has been the reporting on the first penis transplant in the USA. The story may make many readers wince, but as the doctors who performed the operation have pointed out, …
Continue ReadingWhat is Super Gonorrhoea and How To Avoid It?
Super Gonorrhea is a drug resistant sexually transmitted bacterial infection. When one is infected the normal symptoms would include thick yellow discharge from the genitals, pains during urination and bleeding between periods. These symptoms are not observed immediately; it takes …
Continue ReadingA Look At Antibiotics For Acne
Acne, scientific name acne vulgaris, is an extremely prolonged or at times slow to heal skin disease of the pilosebaceous and emerges due to blockages in the skin’s hair follicles. The blockage can be as a result of important processes …
Continue ReadingHow Healthcare Apps are Helping to Improve Clinical Trials
Smartphones are changing our lives every day. Almost every industry is affected by the mobile revolution in one way or another. At George Clinical, we are in the business of clinical trials and we see how even the clinical …
Continue ReadingThis Week in Health News: Sun Awareness Week 2016
With the temperature hitting upwards of 26°C across the country this weekend, thousandsof us were outside enjoying the weather. But while you were out in the sun, how much attention did you pay to the protection of your skin? In …
Continue Reading5 Healthy Foods That May Be Damaging For Your Teeth
We try to remain as fit and healthy as possible for a variety of reasons. It could be that we want to be around as long as possible to watch our loved ones grow and craft their own lives. It …
Continue ReadingPickled vegetables – Low Fodmap
I am a real fan of Ottolenghi’s work, his recipes are delicious, but unfortunately they do contain lots of ingredients high in Fodmaps, so not that great for people with IBS. This weekend however was a bit different – a …
Continue ReadingChocolate, Courgette and Pecan Cake – Low Fodmap, gluten free
It’s Bank holiday weekend and as usual the weather is dismal, at least it’s not snowing like last week – time for some baking to lift the mood. How about a cake with some vegetables? Not something you fancy? It …
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