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Tag: constipation

Posted on September 23, 2023

When And How To Use Binders

I will often recommend someone use eg. psyllium husks, flaxseed or a binder type supplement like Ultra Binder or Toxaprevent, but how do you use them, when you should take them etc? I came across this great email and set of two quick videos from Dr Crista (mould/mold specialist) where she explains how she uses …

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Posted on May 16, 2023May 9, 2023

Which Enzymes Do I Need for My Gut Problem?

I thought this quick review of which enzyme products to use depending on the problem was useful from Enzymedica today. You can get all Enzymedica products here on ND as per. My general rule is this: if you bloat within half an hour or so of eating, it's most likely extra stomach acid/betaine you need. …

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Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

2 Top Tips for A Sloooow or Fast Gut

I see a lot of people who's gut transit time is slow or much too quick. Transit time is how long it takes the food you eat to, er, come out the other end, if you like. So much so that I've introduced a new Transit Time Factsheet that I give to patients. Here it …

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Posted on March 8, 2022March 3, 2022

Hashimoto’s/Thyroid Autoimmunity – What Stage Are You?

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Quote of the week today comes from Dr Kharrazian, the author of Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Results Are Normal? I see this all the time: people told they don't have thyroid issues, even though their autoimmune antibodies are higher than they should be. It's an early warning sign, folks! …

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Posted on October 1, 2021September 30, 2021

Gut Plan Updated 2021!!

Christine and I are trying our best to update the key books for you. This time, we've done the Gut Plan, checked it is up to date research-wise, ensured the right advice and products are there for you and all the links work etc. No mean feat, I can tell you. The Gut Plan The 62 page …

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Posted on October 2, 2012September 28, 2012

Chronic #Constipation: Could It Be Obstructive Defecation Syndrome?

I know a few of you suffer with chronic constipation despite yours and my best efforts to work out what the heck is going wrong. The first question I always ask is whether anything mechanical is wrong with the actual 'tubing' if you see what I mean? That might be a short bowel, prolapse, nerve …

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