GUT HEALTH
Your gut is not just a digestive organ, it's a command centre
The science is clearer than ever and most people still don't know it - your gut is running far more than your digestion.
It runs our mood, your memory, your metabolism, your immune system - your gut microbiome is literally pulling the strings.
Do you struggle with any of these?
Bloating & gut symptoms that come and go for no obvious reason
Constipation and indigestion - fine one week - awful the next
Anxiety, overwhelm, Something that feels like depression
Can't focus, irritability and mood swings that are hard to explain
Poor sleep, night sweats
menopause & perimenopause)
Fatigue and tiredness
Your gut microbiome is the piece of the puzzle nobody explained to you
Practical approaches to help you navigate your Gut Health
YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE NOT RANDOM
Constipation, bloating, mood, poor sleep, stress are all connected, through your gut, your microbiome,
your brain and your nervous system.
Your human DNA is fixed. Your gut microbiome isn't.
And that changes everything.
The science on this has been building for two decades, and most people, including many medical professionals, are only now catching up. You can read the full science behind this on the Science page →
3 things surprised me during my own problematic gut journey:
- Constipation is the condition underlying so many gut issues
- Gut Microbiome is quite possibly the central pillar of your overall health
- Breathing & your diaphragm are key for your digestive and eliminations system
I wrote the book GUTWISE - The Secret To Healing That Pain In The Arse because I lived this for over a decade and breakthrough didn't come from a diet, supplements, surgery or treatment. It came from understanding what normal was and discovering the secret to gut motility and your nervous system. That discovery changed my health entirely and it's not something doctors will tell you. I now coach people to resolve gut issues they have managed for years by addressing constipation, rebuilding the gut microbiome and understanding how breathwork is a puzzle piece most gut health advice never mentions.
You're exercising, eating right, but somethings still doesn't feel right. Have you looked at your gut? In my Gutwise mini course, I cover the following :
What normal gut function actually looks like — and why there's confusion
Why fibre is key to gut function and overall health
How your gut microbiome influences mood, metabolism, immunity, & energy
Toilet position, transit time and habits that make a measurable difference
How to support your gut naturally, including when to use laxatives
A practical plan to restore great gut health
Half the knowledge medical experts hold is outdated within 2 years. And they don't know which half. That's not a criticism. It's a reason to stay curious.
GUT SCIENCE STUDY 1
Nature Reviews Microbiology -
Mazmanian Et Al. 2021
I had no idea my gut bacteria were wired directly to my brain. This study changed that.
Scientists at Caltech proved that the bacteria living in your gut actively regulate how your immune system, your metabolism, and your brain develop, and that this is a two-way system. Your gut influences your brain. Your brain influences your gut. Published in Nature Reviews Microbiology — one of the most authoritative journals in the field.
GUT SCIENCE STUDY 2
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Van der Schoot Et Al. 2022
Fibre, is not just for your frequency. It's real food — for your gut microbiome.
Most people think fibre is about going more. This study, a rigorous review of multiple clinical trials, found something more important: the fibre that relieves constipation also directly reshapes the bacteria living in your gut. Psyllium fibre at doses above 10g a day is the most effective. The bigger insight: constipation and your gut microbiome are not separate problems. Fix the fibre, and you start fixing both.
Are you tired of feeling frustrated, confused and overwhelmed when it comes to making a move to a healthier Gut and a healthier you?
My gut health mini-course will equip you to take charge of your gut health with evidence-based strategies. It covers 6 topics, from gut function, to a common overlooked gut issue,
to your gut microbiome.
I cut through the jargon into the unbelievable reality of your gut microbiome. Science is only now understanding the importance of your gut microbiome and how it is pulling the strings to influence your health.
6 Video Modules 10 - 15 mins each. Built to translate 2 decades of gut science into something you can actually do, helping with:
Constipation & irregular bowel habits
IBS, Bloating & stomach pain
Unexplained gut issues, digestive discomfort
Low mood & anxiety
Brain fog & poor concentration
Fatigue & low energy
Poor sleep
Weakened immunity & frequent illness
Food intolerances & acid reflux
Weight management difficulties
Improve your gut health and take control over your nervous system through proper breathwork
"GUTWISE - The Secret to Healing That Pain in the Arse"
15+ years of Lived Experience.
3 years of Research.
1 Book.
The plain-language guide to constipation, haemorrhoids, and gut microbiome health.
100% risk free - 30 day money back guarantee
WHAT YOU GET:
Understanding the condition underlying most gut problems and what normal actually looks like
How your gut microbiome influences your mood, memory, mental health, metabolism and immune system
The GUTWISE framework — practical, science-backed, applicable today
The Secret that I found unlocks gut motility and overall gut health
BONUS 1- My best Gut health Recipe
BONUS 2 - FREE Access to the GUTWISE Community to get your questions answered
Normal price: £29.99
Today : £16.99
"Paramount to Health"
"Fibre, rapid gut transit and bulky stools as discussed in this book are paramount to both gut and general good health!" - J Wesley Jones, MD, FACP, AGAF, USA
Areas of service
Apart from online courses I also offer various ways to learn from me in person
1:1 COACHING
Your gut is unique. So is your path back to health. In 1:1 gut health coaching we build a plan around your specific situation — whether you're dealing with constipation, haemorrhoids, bloating, or a gut microbiome that needs attention. Not a generic protocol.
A plan built for you.
online courses
Learn what most gut health advice skips. The GUTWISE Mini-Course covers constipation relief, gut microbiome health, fibre, and the overlooked habits that make the biggest difference. 6 modules. Science-backed. Plain-language. Start today.
WORKSHOPS
Gut health in a room of people who get it. In-person workshops in the UK — practical, evidence-based, and built around questions you've never felt able to ask elsewhere.
book "gUTWISE"
Where it all started. "GUTWISE - - The Secret To Healing That Pain In The Arse" is the plain-language guide to constipation, haemorrhoids and gut microbiome health that your doctor probably hasn't given you.
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How I can help you
Some of the most common things my clients say when they first get in touch :
"Nobody’s ever explained to me what normal gut function looks like“
So, you've Googled, you've asked your GP, you've had the awkward conversations. But nobody has sat you down and explained how your gut actually works, what's normal, what isn't, and why it matters.
I have written a book called GUTWISE, which is available from my shop. It is completely backed by science and will help you make a start straight away.
"I've been constipated for so long I've accepted it as normal.”
Do you go every three days, sometimes four? You experience bloating and discomfort and the mood that comes with it? You've tried fibre, laxatives, probiotics but nothing seems to work. This is not just inconvenient — it's affecting your sleep, your skin, your energy, and your mood.
→ I will show you a way through this. And the best part: it doesn't require another supplement.
"I've had haemorrhoids for years and I'm too embarrassed to talk about it."
It's the symptom nobody discusses at the school gate. Painful, uncomfortable, and surprisingly common — especially after pregnancy, or decades of poor bowel habits. I have lived this, written the book, and know the path through to the other side.
→ You don't have to keep managing it. I can help you can resolve this.
"I think my digestion is affecting my mental health and nobody’s connecting the dots."
Yes - your gut directly affects your mental health. Here is the science.
You feel anxious, foggy, low. And seemingly unrelated, your gut is a mess. What most doctors don't tell you is that 70–80% of your serotonin is made in the gut. These are not two separate problems:
→ when you fix your gut, you fix your mood.
What our customers say...
"The GUTWISE book delivers unparalleled insight into Guthealth, with humor and transformative advice, uncovering known and rarely discussed aspects. A fascinating, empowering journey!"
"Fibre, rapid gut transit and [other tips] as discussed in this book are paramount to both gut and general good health! "
"Having lived with Crohn's for years, the encouragement to rethink fibre and the physiology of the gut was a great benefit"
"Complete breakthrough this week – thank you SO much. … it’s changed my life. Thanks a MILLION"
"In my 100th year I first experienced severe constipation. I received helpful advice on various aspects such as breathing, position, the role of laxatives and changes in diet. "
"The GUTWISE book and sessions were a great investment of our time and we learnt stuff we have easily incorporated into our health regimen"
"What you've taught me already helps! It pushed me into starting Intermittent Fasting again and eating more fibre - I even dreamt about it last night 😆 ! "
Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specialising in Gut health and Breathwork. Author of the book "Gutwise :The Secret to Healing That Pain in the Arse"
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