Helen Ross Feb 13 4 min COVID-19 and Gut Health Did you know that keeping your gut in a healthy state is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself against viruses, including...
Helen Ross Feb 11 7 min What is the Vagus Nerve and how does it relate to IBS? If you struggle with digestive pain and discomfort, depression, or anxiety related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) then you might want ...
Helen Ross Jan 14 3 min Chicken 'Bone Broth' Soup This lovely anti-inflammatory soup can be made low FODMAP by leaving out the onion and garlic, instead only using the green tops of the l...
Helen Ross Jan 6 2 min Citrus Almond Cake This moist and lovely cake is a great source of protein and healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in bioflavonoids, a type...
Helen Ross Dec 17, 2020 7 min 9 Root Causes of Abdominal Bloating Most of us will experience a certain amount of occasional gastrointestinal bloating, but when it is occurring regularly it can become unc...
Helen Ross Nov 15, 2020 2 min Raw Caramel Slice These caramel slices are a great source of protein, healthy fats, magnesium, calcium, and antioxidants. Best eaten in moderation! Serves ...
Helen Ross Nov 15, 2020 3 min Could SIBO be responsible for your IBS? Do you have digestive symptoms similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Or always thought your digestive distress was due to indigestion. Rec...
Helen Ross Nov 5, 2020 5 min The GI EcologiX – What it is and why I use it in my clinical practice The GI EcologiX, provided by Invivo Clinical and Phylo Bioscience in the UK is my stool test of choice as it is the most comprehensive an...
Helen Ross Sep 29, 2020 5 min Vitamin D and Your Immunity This year, even more than ever, we need to be aware of our vitamin D status. A very recent retrospective cohort study published in the JA...
Helen Ross Aug 14, 2020 2 min Mexican Black Bean Chilli This is a favourite recipe of mine as it's so quick and easy to make, as well as being popular with kids (if you keep it not too spicy). ...
Helen Ross Aug 7, 2020 3 min What is Intestinal Permeability (or Leaky Gut)? You may have heard of ‘leaky gut’ and wondered if it could be at the root of your digestive health or gut issues, but are not sure how to...
Helen Ross Jun 15, 2020 5 min The Low-FODMAP Diet: Can it Calm your IBS Symptoms? Have your IBS symptoms gotten worse during the lockdown? Stress and anxiety can be contributing factors to an IBS flare-up, as well as ea...
Helen Ross Jun 3, 2020 2 min Massaged Kale Salad with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables This lovely salad is a complete meal in itself, or it can be served as an accompaniment to other dishes. Quinoa is a complete protein, so...
Helen Ross Jun 3, 2020 2 min Paleo Loaf This low-carb bread recipe is fairly quick and easy to make. It’s a great source of healthy fats (including omega-3’s from the chia and w...
Helen Ross Jun 3, 2020 2 min Berry Chia Breakfast Pot These breakfast pots are antioxidant-rich, high in fibre, protein, zinc, beneficial bacteria, and omega-3 fats. They are extremely anti-i...
Helen Ross May 29, 2020 6 min The Microbiome Gut-Brain Axis: How is it relevant to IBS? We’ve thought for a very long time that there is a connection between our gut and our brain, and recent interest in this hypothesis is pr...
Helen Ross May 8, 2020 5 min Beauty Begins in the Gut By Registered Nutritionist, Helen Ross mBANT CNHC Yes, that's right, beauty begins in the gut. While moisturising creams and skincare reg...
Helen Ross Apr 24, 2020 2 min Red Cabbage, Apple and Fennel Sauerkraut Including fermented foods may increase antibody production, reduce allergies, and stimulate immune cells, therefore supporting the immune...
Helen Ross Apr 22, 2020 6 min Causes of IBS and 7 natural ways to find relief from your symptoms If you struggle with painful and sometimes embarrassing symptoms from IBS, you might be wondering what has caused your digestive distress...
Helen Ross Apr 15, 2020 7 min 7 Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Support the Immune System Now more than ever we need to ensure that we are supporting our immunity. The current worldwide pandemic due to the Coronavirus is enforc...
