June 10, 2022
Many of us have plans to get away over the next couple of months, whether at home or away. But for those with sensitive digestion, being […]
April 22, 2022
The number of people avoiding gluten and wheat has hugely increased in recent years, with 1 in 5 of us now regularly buying gluten free products. […]
November 20, 2021
The nervous system in our gut has been called the ‘second brain’. It is connected to our brain via sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways and has bi-directional […]
November 5, 2021
Many of us may be able to relate to feeling better when we eat dark chocolate. Several of it’s constituents have known positive effects on mood. […]
September 24, 2021
All food is made up of complex mixtures of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. These need to be broken down by our digestive system via enzymes into […]
June 10, 2021
Headache disorders (of which migraine is one) are among the most common disorders of the nervous system and it has been estimated that almost half of […]
November 27, 2020
Despite its many benefits, The Irish Heart Foundation has confirmed that 80% of adults in Ireland are eating less than the 25 – 34g of fibre […]
August 5, 2020
You have most likely heard of the gastrointestinal microbiome and even the vaginal microbiome if you read our last blog. This week’s topic may be new […]
June 3, 2020
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in immunity. In its secretory form, sIgA is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions and […]
May 27, 2020
You might consider parasites or pathogenic bacteria something quite unsavoury you don’t want to have in your gut, however we have definitely had more than one […]
May 21, 2020
We have been running comprehensive stool testing for many years now and the advances in technology just keep getting better and better. Invivo’s GI EcologiX […]
June 6, 2019
What if I told you that you are just as much bacteria as you are human cells? Trillions of species of bacteria live either on us […]
May 23, 2019
First mucus, now biofilm Last week we talked about intestinal mucus – an electric fence in our gut. We hope you’re not still reeling from the […]
May 17, 2019
An electric fence in your gut Anywhere in the body where our insides meet the outside needs a special layer of protection. In the digestive tract […]
April 28, 2019
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome or ‘IBS’ affects 10-15% of people worldwide which is a staggering number. But having this umbrella does nothing to improve […]
October 19, 2018
As the weather gets colder and we retreat indoors, we are much likely to come down with seasonal colds and even the flu. Read on to […]
August 3, 2018
Around 15% of the Irish population suffer from IBS and bloating is one of the most common symptoms. Read on to learn more about how to […]
January 12, 2018
Take time to eat and digest your food Digestion begins in the mouth, and actually we prepare for digestion when the cue of food is sensed […]
October 31, 2017
Zinc is an extremely important mineral in our diet. It is a component of one of the most abundant antioxidant compounds in the body (copper-zinc oxide […]
July 31, 2017
‘You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb’ Might not sound as catchy, but you can have a great diet and make good […]