Eat to beat, or prevent, bowel cancer

Especially if you have IBD colitis or Crohn’s

If you're living with inflammatory bowel disease, whether ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease affecting the colon, it's important to know that your long-term risk of bowel cancer is higher than average. This is d...

Had a Bowel Polyp Removed? How to Use Food to Support Gut Health and Prevent Future Polyps

A member of my family had a polyp removed some years ago, and naturally they were worried. Polyps can sometimes be precancerous, which can sound alarming if you don’t know what to do next. Thankfully, there a...

What the science says about this nutritional supplement

By Jude Bentley

When you're living with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, it's natural to look for anything that might support healing and reduce inflammation, especially if it's gentle, plant-based and easy to take. One compound that’s generate...

Five medicinal herbs that may help

For those living with Crohn’s disease, maintaining remission is an ongoing challenge. While conventional treatments play a crucial role, many people wonder if natural options, such as herbal remedies, can help prevent flare-ups.

Scientific research into plant-bas...

What the evidence says and how to do it safely

By Jude Bentley

Fasting is a topic that often comes up with my clients. When you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whether Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, it’s natural to wonder if giving your digestive system a break might help. Could f...

Evidence, benefits and how to choose the right product

If you're living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, inflammation, discomfort and unpredictable symptoms can make daily life challenging. Conventional medical treatments typically aim to reduce i...

Should I have the COVID vaccine if I have a heart risks?

If you’re concerned about heart disease, high blood pressure or past cardiovascular events, you may be wondering whether getting the COVID-19 vaccine is wise or risky. After all, there has been talk of rare heart complications following vacci...

The diet to prevent heart disease

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower the risk of having a heart attack, and if you've already had one, it can also help prevent another. Here are some key points supported by scientific research:

Reducing the risk of a first heart attack  

The PREDIMED ...

The downsides that nobody tells you about

There is growing excitement around the new generation of GLP-1 weight loss injections. These medications were originally developed to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, but they are now widely prescribed for weight loss because of their...

GLP-1: Is it a weight loss miracle or mirage? 

Who these drugs were really tested on and why that matters

GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now. They’re being marketed not only as weight loss solutions, but as breakthroughs in lowering inflammation, reducing heart disease risk, and even helping wit...

Why eating pleasure matters: 

Dopamine, serotonin and the downside of GLP-1 diet drugs

There is growing interest in a new generation of GLP-1 weight loss medications. These injections, originally designed for managing type 2 diabetes, are now widely prescribed as appetite-suppressing drugs for peo...

Know what to you should do but don’t do it?

Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming. You know what you should do, eat better, exercise more, monitor your blood sugar, but life gets in the way. You give in to a food craving and see your blood sugar levels rise. Suddenly, you're in a cycle of guilt. ...