The term "leaky gut," its symptoms and causes, are becoming highly ambiguous to my patients and readers alike. So, in this article, I will attempt to clear up some of the confusion. I'll look at some key points to simplify things a little more and help you perhaps prioritise your understanding around its influence on digestive and mental health. Finally, I'll look at some of … [Read more...]
Bloated, Full, and Tired?
Imagine waking up in the morning with a flat stomach wondering if today was the day you don’t get bloated after your first meal. As time goes on, the bloating develops, the fullness and distension appear, and just as 11 am rolls around, your eyes start to get heavy in the last meeting before lunch. “How did things get like this?” The rest of the day becomes a matter of survival as you have to second guess each task after your lunch briefly elevates your energy levels but makes the beach ball in your tummy worse.
For some, that isn’t a matter of imagination; it’s happening every day, and the thought that it may not get better is too regular. For most of my patients, this was their day before they found me. Their situation is why I named this section bloated, full and tired. Every article and podcast episode focuses on those who experience these symptoms regularly, who want to understand why things aren’t changing, and some potential natural solutions for solving it.
Episode 10:”By 3pm I’m ready to fall asleep.” Introducing the 3pm slump
Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! The 3pm slump is a common symptom for a lot of people. You just have to see the queues forming at your local coffee spot to see how many people are silently going through the same thing. We've all been there. Lunch is over, the afternoon workload is looming, and the … [Read more...]
Episode 9: Can your fatigue be linked to your digestive system?
Click here to read the full article, or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! In this Free and Inspired radio episode, we will examine how your digestive system can worsen your fatigue. The microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint. We have a lot to learn, but we know that the proportions of the different species of bacteria in your … [Read more...]
Can the digestive system make your fatigue worse?
In this article, we will be looking at how your digestive system can make your fatigue feel worse and how probiotics can make a difference. Fatigue is a funny word coming to the end of 2021. There’s the somewhat obvious pandemic fatigue, then end of year fatigue, end of school year fatigue, and the list continues. What if it’s none of those things, and your fatigue has … [Read more...]
Episode 4: How are IBS and SIBO connected?
Click here to read the full article or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! The chances that either you or someone you know experiences some form of IBS. Whether in the form of bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux or nausea, are pretty high in these modern times. IBS is a chronic functional disorder of the colon and large intestine. … [Read more...]
Are IBS and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth connected?
The chances that either you or someone you know experiences some form of IBS, whether in the form of bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux or nausea, are pretty high in these modern times. Mostly, though, the mystery surrounding its solution or how it started can remain unsolved. This mystery is what we are here to explore in this article. Common frustrations from … [Read more...]
Episode 3: Had to take an Antibiotic? What to do next.
Click here to read the full article or scroll down to listen to the podcast on your favourite platform! Probiotics, prebiotics or a combination of both? Sometimes an antibiotic prescription is unavoidable in Hong Kong. For most, it’s when you’ve got an infection that isn’t getting better. For most, there can be a reluctance to take the antibiotics prescribed, … [Read more...]
Had to take antibiotics? What’s best to do next to recover.
Probiotics, prebiotics or a combination of both? It seems they can all help reduce the side effects of using antibiotics in their unique way. Probiotics can help with some acute symptoms, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea,[1] especially in children.[2] Prebiotics, in the form of dietary fibre, can help rejuvenate the diversity of the microbial environment.[3] Combining … [Read more...]
Episode 2: Is your digestion causing food sensitivities?
Click here to read the article and see the references used to create this episode. Have you ever said, “I can’t pinpoint which food sensitivities are making my digestion worse?” It’s possible then that something may need to change to make your digestion more effective. Food sensitivities may not be the cause of your IBS symptoms. Rather they may be a by-product … [Read more...]
Start to solve your digestive problems: Focus on function before food?
Food concerns often precede other google searches people make to solve digestive problems such as bloating, gas, or digestive discomfort. It's a common concern I see in the clinic too, patients report, "I just have no idea what foods I'm eating cause these digestive problems." Often, the solution can lie within addressing the function of the organs of the digestive … [Read more...]