Digestive System: Questions and answers

There are a variety of factors that may be involved here. Eating too quickly and neglecting to chew properly is one. Drinking with food is another.... Read the full answer 〉

Unfortunately, I am not aware of a specific age, as such, that IBS eases. IBS can be caused by different factors and can be tricky to treat. It is... Read the full answer 〉

Digestive problems are very common in the menopause and can be caused by several factors. Falling levels of oestrogen can affect the digestion... Read the full answer 〉

Yes, you will find that avoiding caffeine and salty foods will reduce the tendency to fluid retention. It’s amazing how much salt is in foods that... Read the full answer 〉

Beef is quite acid-forming and heavy on the human digestive system. Pork is the other meat that can cause this problem for people whose digestive... Read the full answer 〉

To reduce cholesterol: 1.    Cut high sugar foods and refined carbohydrates out of our diet, to stop them being converted into cholesterol.... Read the full answer 〉

Taking a herbal bitter is the best way to stimulate correct digestion. This is done on the Continent by eating a bitter green salad at the start of... Read the full answer 〉

It’s really important to ensure that your bowel is moving at least once daily, as a sluggish bowel causes these problems. Separate your food from... Read the full answer 〉

Consider using a stress-relieving herbal remedy such as AvenaCalm or Stress Relief Daytime. When you eat, sit down, relax, and take your time. Chew... Read the full answer 〉