Irritable and inflamed, making peace with your bowel

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diverticulitis are unfortunately more common than we would like.  If you are on the receiving end of a gut that is unhappy, it can become a daily struggle with constant unwelcome symptoms.

Course outline

A brief overview of these two common gut health conditions and why they may be caused and perpetuated due to the influence of western foods and lifestyles. Then let’s look at how to develop wise eating habits and become knowledgeable about foods that can support a contented digestive system with minimal discomfort and distress. 

While focusing on the basics of healthy nutrition, we will also consider herbals and functional foods that may have a beneficial effect, as well as discussing a Chinese medicine viewpoint that may provide some surprising directions.

Learning outcomes

• Discover how western lifestyle and foods may affect your gut regularity and health.
• Structure a daily healthy eating plan to create a gut-friendly environment leading to improved digestion.
• Become knowledgeable about different strategies that suit your particular condition, including a brief look at microbiota and their part in your gut health, and which functional foods and complementary medicines may be safely considered.