Articles Tagged “digestive health”

Key takeawaysIncrease fibre one change at a time over several weeks rather than doubling intake overnight.Drink enough fluid and use a variety of oats, pulses, whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds.Persistent pain, bleeding, weight loss or a major bowel...

Key takeaways Most short episodes of diarrhoea improve, but replacing fluids and salts is the immediate priority. Oral rehydration solution can be useful when losses are significant or dehydration risk is higher. Blood, severe pain, confusion, persistent...

Key takeaways Heartburn and reflux triggers vary, so personal patterns matter more than universal food bans. Meal size, timing, alcohol, smoking, body position and some medicines can influence symptoms. Difficulty swallowing, bleeding, weight loss, persistent...

Key takeaways Constipation includes hard stools, straining or incomplete emptying, not only infrequent bowel movements. Increase fibre gradually and consider fluids, movement, routine and medicines that may contribute. Bleeding, constant pain, vomiting, ...

Key takeaways The gut microbiome is a changing community of microorganisms, not a single measure of digestive health. A varied, fibre-rich diet can support gut microbes without requiring expensive specialist products. Probiotics have strain-specific effects...