There has long been a disconnect between terminology used by 'experts' and common parlance and for the most part this is a matter for humour rather than concern. But occasionally the disconnect can lead to confusion which can not only be dangerous but life threatening – and such …
Digestive conditions
Coeliacsmatter.com – at last!
Despite our best endeavours we did not manage to get our new coeliac site launched during Coeliac awareness week last week – but we did make it yesterday! Please check it out. In it you will find all of the material on coeliac disease and gluten intolerance which was hidden …
Food Intolerance – or ‘Just’ Anxiety?…
Predictably, Dr Guido Basilisco's assertion that the majority of those who think they are suffering from lactose intolerance are actually suffering 'altered somatization' (they do have the symptoms but they are not caused by the disease) has spawned the usual rash of the 'we keep …
More Truly Gluten Free…
Micki Rose's new Truly Gluten Free site continues to grow apace. She has already added a second gluten-free supplements report to the one which will appear in this weekend's FoodsMatter newsletter along with posts on everything from 'truly gluten free' meat to tapioca pudding and …
Poop Tales
Although I am writing this on a Sunday morning, I trust that you will not actually read it until after you have enjoyed your Sunday lunch... But although your initial reaction may be – 'ugh, gross...' – I do suggest that you read on! It was, of course, John Scott, the parasite …