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Half of People Over 60 Have Diverticulosis. Most Don’t Know.

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:12:21 +0000

More than half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis. Most of them have absolutely no idea. Not because they haven’t been paying attention. Not because they’ve been eating badly. But because nobody told them. And in many cases — including cases we see regularly in our clinic — their own doctor doesn’t explain what’s happening inside their gut, why, or what it means for their future. In this article, I’m going to explain the five things that most people are never told about how diverticulosis actually develops. And one of them (I’ll save it for last) is something that even the medical research is only just starting to figure out. It might be the most important one of all. Please keep in mind that this is educational information only and not direct medical advice for your[Discover More...]

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The #1 Diverticulitis Prevention Strategy Nobody Mentions

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:51:51 +0000

If you’ve had diverticulitis, you know how painful it is. And you’ve probably been told the solution is simple: eat more fiber. You’ve done everything “right.” You’ve added whole grains, vegetables, and all the recommended foods to your diet. You track your fiber intake carefully. You avoid trigger foods. But there’s something that works alongside fiber that’s arguably even more important for preventing flares, and almost nobody talks about it. Not your doctor, not the medical advice online, barely anyone. And the crazy thing is, it’s so simple that when I tell you what it is, you might think it can’t possibly make that much difference. But I’ve seen it transform outcomes for our diverticulitis clients over and over again. In this article, I’m going to reveal the missing prevention factor that works alongside fiber — and what you can[Discover More...]

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You Finally Booked That Dream Trip… But Your Gut Has You Terrified

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:33:02 +0000

You finally booked that bucket-list trip you’ve been talking about for years. Or maybe you’re in the planning phase, seriously considering it. But instead of feeling excited…you’re terrified. Not because of the flights or the planning — but because you know your gut. The urgency that comes out of nowhere. The bloating. The pain. The diarrhea has you running to the bathroom multiple times before you can even leave the house in the morning. At home, you’ve learned to manage it. You know where every bathroom is. You can control what you eat. You can stay close to home on bad days. But on a trip? You’re out of your routine. Out of your safe zone. And that’s scary. If that sounds familiar, this article is going to explain the three reasons people get stuck in this cycle — and[Discover More...]

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Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS & Digestive Issues

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:46:08 +0000

If you’ve tried dietary changes, supplements, and medications for IBS or chronic digestive symptoms but still feel stuck, there may be an important piece of the puzzle that hasn’t been fully addressed. For many people, persistent gut symptoms aren’t just driven by food or digestion alone. They’re closely linked to how the brain and gut communicate, especially in the presence of ongoing stress, anxiety, or symptom-related fear. This is where gut-directed hypnotherapy comes in. In this article, we’ll explain what gut-directed hypnotherapy is, how it works, who it’s best suited for, and how to use it effectively—plus how the guided session included below is designed to support your recovery. What Is Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy? Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a clinical, evidence-based therapy designed to improve digestive symptoms by retraining communication between the brain and the gut. Unlike stage hypnosis, this approach does[Discover More...]

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Diverticulitis and Fiber: How to Heal After a Flare-Up

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:04 +0000

You just survived a diverticulitis flare-up. Your doctor sent you home with antibiotics, told you to drink more water and eat more fiber…and that was pretty much it. But you’re scared, confused, and you’ve got questions: When can I eat normal food again? What if it comes back? What if fiber makes things worse? Here’s what your doctor probably didn’t tell you: What you do now will dramatically influence whether you stay symptom-free or end up back in the hospital. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the exact diet protocol and approach we use with our diverticulitis clients—based on the most recent research blended with the lived experience of hundreds of our clients. Here is a video we made; otherwise, there is a written version underneath. Understanding What Just Happened In Your Gut Let’s talk about what[Discover More...]

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How Hypnotherapy Fixes Gut Symptoms (it’s NOT stage hypnotherapy)

Joe Leech, Dietitian (MSc Nutrition & Dietetics) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:28:55 +0000

Can you really hypnotize your gut? It sounds quite abstract, right? But gut-directed hypnotherapy, also known as gut-directed therapy, is scientifically shown to calm digestive symptoms, reduce pain, and especially to help people whose gut issues haven’t improved with diet changes or medication. And no, this isn’t what you might be picturing. There’s no swinging pendulum, no “you’re getting very sleepy”. For those with religious concerns, there is no mystical or spiritual element to it, and I can promise you no one’s clucking like a chicken either! Gut-directed hypnotherapy has nothing to do with mind control — it’s a clinical therapy that uses guided relaxation and visualization to retrain how your brain and gut communicate with each other. You’re fully awake and in control the entire time. Nobody is making you do anything. Think of it more like meditation with[Discover More...]

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