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Stress and Gut Health: Why Your Digestion Isn’t Just About Food
Changing your diet but your digestion still feels unpredictable?
Food matters, but it is not the only thing your gut responds to.
Stress and gut health are closely connected through the gut–brain axis. During stressful periods, some people notice more bloating, constipation, loose stools, urgency or abdominal discomfort.
That does not mean your symptoms are “all in your head”.
It means your digestion is influenced by your whole body, including your nervous system, sleep, eating patterns and everyday routine.
In my latest blog, I explore why stress can affect digestion, why it looks different for everyone, and some realistic ways to support your gut without adding another impossible wellness routine to your life.
Because sometimes the question isn’t only “What did I eat?”
It is also: “What else was happening?”
Read the latest blog on Fix Me Nutrition.
Why Does Bloating Keep Coming Back? Understanding Your Bloating Triggers
Bloating again? 😩
When your stomach feels uncomfortable after eating, it is tempting to blame the last food on your plate, and start cutting things out.
But recurring bloating does not always have one simple cause.
Eating quickly, large meals, fibre, constipation, stress, fizzy drinks and certain food intolerances can all play a part.
In my latest blog, I explore some of the most common bloating triggers and explain why looking at the pattern can be more useful than creating another list of foods to avoid.
The aim? Less confusion, fewer unnecessary restrictions and a clearer understanding of what may be affecting your digestion.
Read the latest blog at Fix Me Nutrition.
Is It IBS or Something Else? Understanding IBS Symptoms
Could your bloating, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea be IBS, or something else?
Digestive symptoms often overlap, which can make self-diagnosis confusing and sometimes lead to unnecessary food restriction. In this blog, I explain common IBS symptoms, how IBS is assessed, which warning signs should be checked by a doctor, and why a personalised approach can help you gather clearer clues.
Your symptoms are information, but they need context. Read the full article and take a calmer, evidence-based next step with your gut health.
Five Everyday Gut Health Habits That Could Be Affecting Your Digestion
Gut health is not only influenced by what you eat.
Your sleep, stress levels, movement, hydration and even the speed at which you eat may all affect how comfortable and predictable your digestion feels.
In this blog, I explore five everyday gut health habits that are often overlooked, along with realistic ways to improve them without creating another overwhelming wellness routine.
No extreme gut resets. No impossible rules. Just practical changes you can adapt to your health, schedule and lifestyle.
Read the full article and choose one manageable habit to focus on this week.
Are Food Intolerance Tests Worth It? What You Need to Know
Thinking about taking a food intolerance test?
If you are bloated, tired, uncomfortable, or confused about what to eat, a quick test can sound like the perfect solution. But not all food intolerance tests are reliable, and some may leave you avoiding long lists of foods unnecessarily.
This blog explains the difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity, why IgG tests can be misleading, and what to consider instead.
Read the full blog on Fix Me Nutrition.
Healthy Eating and Gut Symptoms: Why Your Symptoms Aren’t Improving
Eating “healthy” but still feeling bloated, tired, uncomfortable, or confused about what to eat? You are not doing everything wrong.
Sometimes nutritious foods can still trigger symptoms depending on your gut, stress levels, fibre intake, meal timing, and personal tolerance.
This blog explores why healthy eating is not always enough on its own, and why a personalised nutrition approach can help you understand what is really going on.
Read the full blog on Fix Me Nutrition.
Gut Health for Beginners: Where Do You Even Start?
Starting your gut health journey but feeling overwhelmed?
You’re not alone, there’s so much information out there, it’s hard to know what actually matters.
This beginner-friendly blog breaks it down into simple, practical steps you can start today, no extremes required.
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Why You’re Struggling to Lose Weight (It’s Not Just Calories)
Struggling to lose weight even though you’re doing everything “right”?
It might not be about calories alone.
From stress and sleep to hormones and gut health, this blog breaks down what could really be holding you back.
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