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I weighed 5 stone and could barely lift my head from the hospital pillow. My bowel had just perforated, and 30cm of my intestine was gone. But every single day in that bed, I closed my eyes and saw something different. I saw myself strong, in the gym lifting weights,...
Managing digestive issues while at work can sometimes feels like a full-time job itself. Between meetings and deadlines, your gut symptoms can feel overwhelming and disruptive. The good news is that with the right strategies, you can support your digestive health throughout your workday without sacrificing your productivity or comfort....
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the large intestine, leading to chronic inflammation and painful ulcers. In this article, you’ll learn what ulcerative colitis is, what causes it, what happens if it’s left untreated, and how plant-based strategies can help support...
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your small intestine when you eat gluten, damaging gut cells and blocking nutrient absorption. In this article you will learn what coeliac disease is, which foods trigger damage, what happens if you keep eating gluten or leave it untreated...
Travel should spark excitement, yet it often brings worry when your gut feels unpredictable. In fact, diarrhoea affects nearly 40% to 60% of travellers depending on the place they travel and it is the most common travel associated condition. In this article, you’ll learn about why travel can feel overwhelming...
If your gut feels unpredictable and digestion is a challenge, the right tea can make a real difference. I'm Manny, and I rebuilt my life after years of Crohn’s and now coach people with gut issues, alongside building Fifth Ray. Below is a research-guided list of the 9 best teas...
Oxidative stress describes what happens when harmful free radicals overwhelm your body's antioxidant defences, damaging gut cells and triggering inflammation. When this imbalance persists, it can contribute to serious conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In this article you will learn what causes oxidative stress in your gut, how...
Gut permeability describes how easily water and digested nutrients cross while larger or unwanted molecules stay inside the gut. When this barrier becomes more permeable people often call it a leaky gut. In this article you will learn what permeability means, what leaky gut is, does it exist, how both...
Yes, there’s credible evidence that nettle leaves (Urtica dioica) may help reduce gut inflammation. A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in people with IBD reported significant reductions in serum TNF-α and faecal calprotectin with hydroalcoholic nettle leaf extract. Animal studies also show nettle attenuates colitis severity and improves colon histology. Together,...
If stress is upsetting your digestion, this guide shows you what to do. You will learn simple strategies to reduce stress so your gut can feel calmer and more regular. Your gut and brain talk through the gut-brain axis. When stress rises, the body pulls resources away from digestion. Calming...
You are not alone. Flares happen, even when you are doing your best. The goal when you’re feeling in pain is simple. Calm the system, nourish gently and stop the spiral. I’m Manny, founder of Fifth Ray and a certified Gut Health Coach. I lived with Crohn’s for 16 years...
Eating out should feel simple, yet it often comes with worry when your gut is unpredictable. You think about symptoms, embarrassment, and the fear of letting people down. You may scan a menu and feel boxed in by what you cannot have. That sense of missing out can turn a...
The Bristol Stool Chart helps you read what your poop says about your gut. This guide walks you through the seven types and what to do next. I lived with Crohn’s for 16 years and have coached people on rebuilding their gut health. I use simple tools like this chart...
To trust food again after digestive trauma, make what you’re eating clear. When you know what is in your food, your body has a chance to feel safe again. Here is what worked for me. I removed the daily habits that blurred my signals, I added meals with simple nutritious...
Excess gas is belching, bloating, and passing wind that keeps getting in the way of your day. Gas itself is normal. You call it excess when the symptoms are frequent, painful, or limiting. You can check this quickly. Look at your pattern over a week, count a rough daily total,...
