Articles by Emilia Papadopollous

The gallbladder often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves but diseases of the gallbladder are often multifactorial, and both bile flow and gallbladder function play a big part in overall health. In this article we discuss the causes of gallbladder dysfunction and give you some tools to support your clients if they have gallbladder issues, such as gallstones, or no longer have a gallbladder. 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, is an increasingly common bowel disorder that affects up to 20% of the population.¹ There isn’t a known cause of IBS from a conventional medicine perspective, but there are several underlying factors that can contribute to the development of the condition, highlighting that each case of IBS requires a unique approach. As well as symptoms such as bloating, recurrent abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements and flatulence, people with IBS can often suffer with anxiety and depression which further impacts quality of life.² A diagnosis may be given if more extensive testing has been done to rule out conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), but conclude nothing alarming. IBS can develop at any age, but for most it typically first appears in teenage years with women being more affected. ¹ Rome criteria VI, alongside the Bristol Stool Chart help to define and diagnose cases of IBS. There are currently four subtypes of IBS:

Do you have sore, painful, stiff, injured, or loose joints/ligaments, or are you prone to injury or concerned about supporting your joints?

Do you have persistent inflammation, perhaps with pain and discomfort e.g. in joints, skin or the gut, or perhaps you’ve had an injury that is taking a long time to heal? Or do you react to certain natural environmental substances like pollen, dust, fur, mould or even foods you eat?

You might need support to balance your immune response

Do you have persistent inflammation, perhaps with pain and discomfort e.g. in joints, skin or the gut, or perhaps you’ve had an injury that is taking a long time to heal? Or do you react to certain natural environmental substances like pollen, dust, fur, mould or even foods you eat?

You might need support to balance your immune response