Struggling to have a bowel movement despite all efforts? You could be experiencing ‘bacterial constipation’
Struggling with Gut Health? If you’re dealing with constipation, you’re not alone. It can stem from various factors: certain vitamins, dehydration, or even not getting enough exercise. But what’s intriguing is that there might be a microscopic element at play—specifically, the types of bacteria that reside in your intestines. An imbalance among gut bacteria can […]
Woman, 36, with stage 4 bowel cancer was ‘fit and healthy’ before pain started
The mother of three was “shocked” to learn she had stage four bowel cancer after doctors initially diagnosed it as a urinary tract infection. Zoe Gardner-Lawson, 36, began feeling persistent pain in her lower back in August 2024. Before the pain started, she felt “fit and healthy.” This feeling prompted her to schedule a phone […]
From red meat to alcohol: the factors that affect bowel cancer risk | Bowel cancer
diet Diet is an important factor, and eating too much red and processed meat, sugary drinks, and high intakes of highly refined and processed carbohydrates can increase your risk. It is estimated that around 13 out of 100 cases of bowel cancer in the UK are linked to eating too much red and processed meat, […]
Combining three healthy behaviours can lower IBS risk, study finds | Irritable bowel syndrome
Research suggests that a combination of three healthy behaviors can reduce your risk of irritable bowel syndrome by 42%. IBS affects the digestive system and symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. People can continue to suffer for days, weeks, or months at a time, and symptoms may come and go. IBS is thought […]