Get to grips with diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a very common symptom, characterised by passing looser or waterier poo more frequently than is normal for you. Diarrhoea is generally categorised into two main types based on how long it lasts: acute...
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Summer-proof your gut!
Summer is often a season spent enjoying BBQs, festivals, days out, and afternoons in beer gardens. However, it can feel a bit unpredictable for people living with digestive conditions. Changes in routine, different foods and warmer weather can all affect how your gut behaves. With...
High joy, low impact summer activities
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine and longer days, even if you need to take it easy. There are plenty of summer activities to make the most of the...
June 2026 update: How to deal with Creon, Nutrizym or Pancrex supply issues
The current supply problems with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) under the brand Creon® will probably last until the end of 2026. Some people will need a different brand of PERT, like Nutrizym® or Pancrex®,...
Coeliac disease: Why we’re busting myths this awareness month
Coeliac disease is a topic that gets talked about a lot, but unfortunately, much of what we hear isn’t actually true. This Coeliac Disease Awareness Month, we’re on a mission to set the record straight....
Get to grips with the Mediterranean diet and gut health
Have you ever wondered why a simple change in diet is so often recommended for a healthier life? Or perhaps you’re curious about how the food on your plate actually interacts with the trillions of...
Survey reveals widespread misunderstanding of microscopic colitis and the impact on patients affected by the condition
This Microscopic Colitis Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the widespread misunderstanding of microscopic colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the significant impact it has on those affected by the condition....
Get to grips with alcohol and the digestive system
Have you ever wondered why a night out can lead to a burning sensation in your chest or a sudden change in your poo? Or perhaps you’re trying to calculate units whilst wondering how alcohol...
Get to grips with fibre!
Have you been asked to change how much fibre you eat? Perhaps you’ve been told to “bulk up” to help with constipation or to “cut back” for other reasons. Or maybe you’re just staring at...
Get to grips with healthy eating!
We’ve all got guts. Around 25 feet of them, in fact. That’s a lot to get your head around! In this post, we’re getting to grips with healthy eating. This post follows on from getting to...
