Gut microbiome Archives - Claire Murray

SIBO-Friendly Breakfast Ideas: A Nourishing Way to Start Your Day for Better Gut Health

by Claire | Jul 20, 2023 | Anti-inflammatory diet, Digestion, Food intolerance, Gut health, Gut microbiome, IBS, SIBO

Starting your day with a healthy and satisfying breakfast is essential, especially when you’re dealing with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). SIBO is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in bacteria within the small intestine,...

How to Reduce Bloating Naturally: Understanding the Common Causes of Bloating and Holistic Remedies

by Claire | Jul 20, 2023 | Digestion, Gut health, Gut microbiome, IBS

What is Bloating? Bloating is a common digestive issue that can leave you feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious. It occurs when your abdomen feels swollen or distended and is sometimes accompanied by gas and a sensation of fullness (but not always). While...

Candida Overgrowth: Understanding and Treating Intestinal Candida Overgrowth Naturally

by Claire | Jun 22, 2023 | Anti-inflammatory diet, Food intolerance, Gut health, Gut microbiome, Immunity, Liver detoxification

What is candida overgrowth? Candida overgrowth is caused by an imbalance of the Candida albicans fungus, a naturally occurring yeast found in the human body. Under normal circumstances, Candida is harmless. However, when the delicate balance of microorganisms in the...

SIBO Breath Testing: What It Is and How It Works

by Claire | Jun 22, 2023 | Gut health, Gut microbiome, IBS, SIBO

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, which can lead to a range of digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea or constipation. SIBO breath testing is a...

Understanding and Managing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

by Claire | Jun 22, 2023 | Gut health, Gut microbiome, IBS, SIBO

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the small intestine. This can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms and complications. In this blog post, I will explore the causes, symptoms,...

The Gut Microbiome: the Forgotten Organ?

by Claire | Dec 1, 2019 | Anti-inflammatory diet, Gut health, Gut microbiome

What is the gut microbiome? Did you know that our Gut Microbiome functions just like a separate organ? This collection of micro-organisms consists of bacteria, parasites and fungi. It weighs up to 2kg, contains 150 times the number of bacterial genes compared to human...