The Gut Health Clinic

Our gut specialist dietitian, Dr Emily Porter (PhD, RD) has answered some of your questions relating to GLP-1 agonists (e.g. Ozempic).

These drugs are one of the latest medical approaches that can be used to help manage metabolic health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. In this Q&A, Emily covers:

✨What GLP-1 agonists are.
✨How GLP-1 agonists work.
✨Who GLP-1 agonists are for.
✨The safety of GLP-1 agonists.
✨Whether GLP-1 agonists are associated with long-term complications.
✨Whether GLP-1 agonists can be used to treat bile acid malabsorption (BAM).
✨ How to increase GLP-1 production through diet.

We hope you find these answers useful and let us know in the comments if you have any additional questions!

If you are taking a GLP-1 agonist and want personalised help with optimising your diet and ensuring your nutritional needs are met, send us an email at [email protected] or visit theguthealthdoctor.com to book in with one of our specialist dietitians.

Can gut fermentation cause intoxication without a single drink?

Our latest blog post by gut specialist dietitian Lucy Kerrison dives into auto-brewery syndrome (ABS): a rare medical condition which causes the body to produce alcohol internally. This post covers everything you’d want to know about this puzzling condition, including:

✨What ABS is.
✨The causes of ABS.
✨The symptoms of ABS.
✨Risk factors for developing ABS.
✨Diagnosing ABS.
✨Treating ABS.

Lucy also explores the crucial role which specialist gastroenterology dietitians play in managing this condition with sustainable diet plans. If you’d like to learn more about this complex and fascinating medical condition, click the link our bio to read this article!

Check out this lovely 5-star review for our gut specialist dietitian Emily!

Dr Emily Porter (PhD, RD) specialises in managing functional gut symptoms, including those related to IBS.

Emily is passionate about understanding how the gut microbiome underpins so many other areas of health. Her experience working privately and within the NHS has equipped her with the knowledge and experience to provide evidence-based care that considers all aspects of a client’s lifestyle.

If you are seeking guidance for a complex gut disorder or are confused by your gut symptoms, working alongside Emily is a great first step to make the process less overwhelming.

To book in with Emily, send us a DM or email [email protected]. She offers online consultations only.

Can the newly popular carnivore diet really deliver on the promise of improved health? Let’s investigate...

Our latest blog post by gut specialist dietitian Tanzil Miah dives into this extreme elimination diet that consists exclusively of meat and other animal products. This post covers everything you need to know about the carnivore diet, including:

✨ What the carnivore diet actually is.
✨ The impact of the carnivore diet on our gut microbiomes.
✨ The potential risks of the carnivore diet.

Tanzil also offers some practical and evidence based tips for gut-friendly diets that don’t require extreme restriction. If you’d like to learn more about why the carnivore diet may not be the best choice for your gut, click the link in our bio to read the full article!

Struggling to make your gluten free diet work for you in the long-term? Swipe to discover how to make your gluten-free diet nourishing for you and your gut. 

This month is coeliac disease awareness month, so we’ve decided to share our top tips for embracing gluten-free living. A healthy gluten-free diet is one which prioritises your gut health and nourishes your body while allowing you to find enjoyment with food! 

For those with coeliac disease, a lifelong gluten-free diet is essential for managing symptoms and preventing damage to the gut, but getting started with this new way of eating can be difficult. 

If you find yourself struggling with your gluten-free diet and are in need of personalised guidance, it may be time to consider booking an appointment with a specialist. 

Email us at [email protected] or head to our website www.theguthealthdoctor.com if you’re in need of further support or guidance. 

Is there a connection between type 2 diabetes and gut health? Let’s take a look...

Dr Emily Porter’s (PhD, RD) new blog post dives into this interesting topic and begins to unpack the link between Type 2 diabetes and the gut microbiome. This post explores the role of our gut microbiome in regulating blood sugar. It will also help you to answer the question: can completely cutting out carbs do more harm than good?

Emily provides 5 top tips for eating to optimise your metabolic health. If you would like to learn more and begin taking steps to optimise your gut health while reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes, click the link in our bio to read the full article!

To book an appointment with Emily for more personalised support with eating for metabolic health, contact us at [email protected] or head to our website www.theguthealthdoctor.com.

Take a look at this lovely 5-star review for our gut, IBD & surgery specialist dietitian Tanzil! 🌟

Tanzil Miah is a gut specialist dietitian with over 10 years of experience acquired from working in both the NHS and private clinics. Her expertise on the management of complex gut conditions allows her to support clients with improving not only their gut function, but their well-being and quality of life.

Tanzil’s areas of expertise include providing dietary advice to those with IBS and IBD, managing gut symptoms associated with hormonal conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, providing dietary advice pre- and post-surgery, and stoma management. She continues to work for one of Europe’s leading teaching hospitals, working to support people with incredibly complex gut conditions who require specialist nutritional support and dietary advice.

If you are seeking guidance for a chronic or complex gut disorder or are confused by your gut-related symptoms, working alongside Tanzil could be a great first step to make the process less overwhelming.

To book in with Tanzil, send us a DM or email [email protected]. She offers online consultations.

Can food intolerance tests give you the clarity and relief you need?

With IBS awareness month coming to an end, here is some much needed clarification on the wellness fad of IgG food sensitivity panels 👉.

IBS is a complex condition, and although food intolerances are rarely the sole cause of unpleasant gut symptoms, they may be a contributing factor. Discover how accurate food intolerance tests are + Dr Megan Rossi’s evidence-based ‘3R Method’ 👉.

If you suspect that food intolerances play a role in your experience of IBS, then it may be time to take the necessary steps to identify the food(s) and help alleviate some of your symptoms.

If you want personalised support to help identify your food intolerances, make sure to book an appointment in April (for April or May) and benefit from 20% off all initial online consultations with SPRING20! Only 5 days left to book with this unique discount.

To mark IBS awareness month and support anyone with their digestive needs or wider health issues, we’re offering 20% off all initial online consultations at The Gut Health Clinic this month.

We know firsthand how much gut symptoms and related conditions can impact people physically and emotionally. Personalised support from a gut specialist dietitian has the benefit of not only helping you to relieve struggles in the short term but their expert advice supports you to balance out your long term health needs too...

To redeem this special offer, please email [email protected] or book online (link in bio) quoting the code SPRING20. This discount applies to all 60-minute initial online consultations booked with this code and any of our dietitians during April (includes appointments taking place in April or May 2024). Feel free to share with any loved ones who may also benefit.

Appointments will be first come, first served so please book early to avoid disappointment. The team has opened up some weekend bookings too!

Let us know how you get on...💙

Are you trying to move away from diet culture towards a more positive relationship with food? 🫶🏼

This blog post covers everything you need to know around intuitive eating including what it is, the science behind it and its 10 key principles.

Our specialist dietitian, Gabrielle Morse, has written this article in order to provide you with the guidance you need to reject toxic diet culture and adopt a more empowering approach towards food and movement.

If you would like to learn more about how to improve your relationship with your body, click the link in our bio to read about intuitive eating in more depth!

Our gut & IBD specialist dietitian, Lucy, has answered some of your great questions surrounding all things SIBO! The guidance provided covers a wide range of important areas such as:

⭐️What SIBO is
⭐️The reliability of SIBO tests
⭐️Treatments for SIBO
⭐️Natural remedies for constipation

We hope that you find these answers useful! Please feel free to comment below any new information you learned from the guidance.

For further support or to book in with one of our dietitians, email us at [email protected] or go to www.theguthealthclinic.com.

Take a look at this lovely 5-star patient review for our coeliac & oncology specialist dietitian, Sandy! ✨

Sandy Soni is a HCPC registered dietitian with over 17 years of expertise, working alongside individuals with diverse complex gastrointestinal conditions. Living with coeliac disease herself, Sandy has a deep understanding of managing dietary restrictions and modifications in a manner that is both healthy and budget-friendly. Sandy also works as a Macmillan dietitian in oncology, supporting patients in optimising their nutrition throughout their journey with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

Sandy is passionate about the power of nutrition in improving both your physical and mental health and adopts a friendly, practical approach to achieve sustainable changes in her clients. Whether you’re struggling with complex gastrointestinal symptoms or navigating coeliac disease, working with Sandy could be a great step towards improving your overall well being.

To book in with Sandy, you can send us a DM or email [email protected]. She offers online consultations.

Are you interested in learning how to navigate your coeliac disease in a healthy way?

Coeliac disease presents its challenges, but one effective way to manage it involves taking a closer look at your nutrient intake. Our most recent blog post delves into coeliac disease and the importance of calcium, covering a range of topics such as recommended calcium levels, sources of calcium-rich foods, and the potential role of calcium supplements.

This blog post was written by Sandy Soni, our coeliac & oncology specialist dietitian, to provide you with the scientific knowledge to empower you in managing your coeliac disease and overall well being.

If you would like to learn more about coeliac disease and calcium, click the link in our bio to read the full article!

Our new look! We’re all about supporting clients with their transformations, and now we’ve had one too. 💫

Watch this space for our new website with lots more of the helpful stuff for all our clients to benefit:
👉Practical tips and tricks
👉Personalised support
👉Expert advice
👉Wide range of services to meet your very own needs
👉Not to mention gut-loving recipes to inspire and fuel your personal health journey...

Make sure to sign up to our free monthly newsletter to get important updates and make use of our latest blogs, gut-loving recipes, research updates and helpful resources (link in bio).

With Easter weekend almost upon us, we are happy to share some great ideas for our friends seeking low FODMAP options to enjoy during their Easter feast 🐣

Any questions? Drop them in the comments below.

If you’re lucky enough to have some extra days off for the Easter holiday, we hope you enjoy the scheduled sunshine! ☀️

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and as it effects 10% of women worldwide we would love to share some tips with you on how to support endometriosis with diet 💛

Click through the slides to learn more on nutrients, the microbiome, supplements and gut symptoms.

👉 If you could use some help to manage endo symptoms and would prefer personalised support, get in touch with our team today to book an appointment!

Yesterday marked the start of Ramadan, so on the blog today Tanzil has provided some useful top tips!

👉 Click the link in bio to read the full article.

If you have any questions for her on the topic please feel free to send us a DM and we will be happy to answer or comment below.

Happy Ramadan to all those who are celebrating 💜

Our gut microbiota(GM) are incredibly smart and have a pretty impressive skill set..

So what does our GM actually do for us? Well here is a quick snapshot:

💊 Can make vitamins, amino acids, hormones, chemical messengers (e.g. serotonin) and many others

💪 Trains our immune system

📈 Helps to strengthen our gut barrier and balance blood sugar levels, regulate appetite, lower blood fats and may prevent many diseases

📢 Communicates with our vital organs including brain, liver and heart

👾 Prevents invasion from bad microbes

🙅‍♀️ Metabolises drugs and deactivates toxins

🚽 Influences gut movement and function

There are many factors that affect your GM. Some of them we can change or influence (e.g. diet or lifestyle) and others we can’t modify (e.g age)

Having a higher level of GM diversity is associated with better overall health and increased resilience to infection, so it's important you look after your GM to allow it to flourish

The good news about our GM is that so much of it is modifiable and our environment has more of an effect on our GM than genetics

⭐️ Use our checklist to give your GM a little TLC

If you are struggling with where to start, all of our dietitians provide personalised and bespoke advice to suit your dietary choices and preferences. Please book in if you would like support to optimise your GM and get you started on your gut health journey

We’ve given our own budget a thought and had a look at our red briefcase! 🛒

Swipe through to reveal some gut loving tips on a budget.

Comment your favourite budget hack or tip below 👇

Gastritis is a fairly common condition where the lining of your stomach becomes irritated and inflamed - which can lead to some pretty uncomfy symptoms in your body!

In our new blog post today, dietitian Laura has gone into depth on how gastritis is treated and offers some brilliant insight into support through diet & lifestyle factors.

👉 Hit the link in bio to read the full article (as well as some extra resources for further reading if you fancy!)

Our team of experts at The Gut Health Clinic are always available if you could use some support to better understand gastritis or would like a customised plan to suit you. Get in touch through messages or link in bio today 💚

IBS is thought to affect 7-21% of the worlds population, which we think is a pretty significant amount out of 7 billion people!
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In today’s blog post we are revisiting helpful tips & tricks from dietitian Laura on managing an IBS flare.
👉 Hit the link in bio to read the full article.
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If you’re struggling with frequent IBS flares or need need help managing your symptoms, don’t forget we offer an ‘IBS package’ to help make managing your IBS more accessible. Find details on our website or message our team today 💚
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Does Peppermint help IBS?

It’s minty, it’s fresh and most of us experience the flavour twice a day, but does it help with IBS?!

Scroll to unlock the humble peppermints potential 🌱 🪴

Learning to eat can be a journey, and is a skill that takes time to learn. Nothing is right or wrong and ALL babies take to the process of weaning very differently.

In todays new blog post, our paediatric dietitian Chloe gives us the low down and some tips on starting your little one on solids for the first time, when and how much to give and touches on allergens and what to avoid 👉 hit the link in the bio to read the full article.

If you and your little best friend are struggling with weaning and have questions, book in for an appointment with Chloe via the link in our bio.

Reflux, also known as GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) is a common condition where stomach acid leaks up from the stomach into your food pipe. There are many different symptoms of reflux, but there are also plenty of dietary and lifestyle tips to consider for management! 🥳
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In today’s post we take a deep dive into better understanding reflux. Click through the slides to unpack:
✔️What is reflux?
✔️What are the symptoms?
✔️What are the causes?
✔️What can we do about it?
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If you’d like to read more, clinical director Annie has written an article over at to check out! 💚 The searchable link is:
onewelbeck.com/news/dietary-and-lifestyle-recommendations-for-reflux
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And as always, our team of expert dietitians are here to help and support you! If you’d like assistance implementing our recommended tips, or could use bespoke dietary advice, get in touch today.
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PCOS (Polycystic O***y Syndrome) affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, however over 70% of people don’t know they have it!
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In today’s new blog post, expert dietitian Anna gives an extensive overview of exactly what PCOS is, what symptoms may present, and how diet & lifestyle changes can have a huge influence.
👉 Hit the link in bio to read the full article.
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If you have just been diagnosed with PCOS and have questions, or have had it for awhile and are struggling to manage symptoms, book in for an appointment with any of our team via the link in bio!
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Round two of responses with clinical director Annie answering all of your weight loss questions!
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In today’s post we cover the final five key questions. Click through the slides to read Annie’s advice on:
✔️Unravelling from diet culture
✔️Maintaining sustainable weight loss
✔️Supplements vs boosting metabolism
✔️Weight loss with a sensitive gut
✔️Low calorie foods and diets
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Thank you again to all who sent through questions, we’ve loved interacting with you 💚
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If you’d like to discuss any of this information in depth or have further questions, our team are here to help! Appointments available via the link in bio or our website
www.theguthealthclinic.com
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s take a deep dive into heart health!
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In today’s new informative blog post, dietitian Lucy explains exactly what a healthy heart means and how we can adapt diet & lifestyle choices to best look after our hearts.
👉 Hit the link in bio to read the full article.
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If you’d like to discuss how to implement these tips into your own heart healthy lifestyle, reach out to our team via the link in bio to get booked in for an appointment.
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💜 Here’s to prioritising healthy hearts tomorrow and into 2023!
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We had an overwhelming response to Annie’s video discussing weight loss and calling for you to submit some key questions 👏
Thank you to all who sent something through!
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In today’s post we capture the top five questions. Click through the slides to read Annie’s advice on:
✔️Planning for potential struggle situations
✔️Portion size for weight loss
✔️The science behind food cravings
✔️Calorie distribution for your day
✔️Plant based diets
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We’ll be addressing an additional five questions next Thursday, so if you don’t see yours on the list keep your eyes peeled then! 👀
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If you’d like to speak with any of our dietitans about forming a lifestyle plan that supports your weight loss journey, get in touch with our team today.
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