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Wales Online
29-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
IBS sufferer 'life changed' and ditched 'Imodium' after using gut health sachet
IBS sufferer 'life changed' and ditched 'Imodium' after using gut health sachet The tasty new liquid supplement aims to help with gut issues and Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers are singing its praises The Gut Wealth liquid supplement is designed to improve bowel regularity, reduce urgency and improve overall gut health – and it's currently 25% off (Image: Gut Wealth ) Digestive discomfort is a silent struggle for many, whether it's occasional bloating after meals, unpredictable bowel habits, or persistent digestive unease. These symptoms can disrupt daily routines, sap energy and erode feelings of overall well-being. For those afflicted with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the symptoms can be incapacitating: severe cramping, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and other effects that can drastically alter one's quality of life. Gut Wealth, crowned Medtech and Healthtech StartUp of the Year 2024, is a brand dedicated to addressing everyone's gut issues - including those suffering from IBS. The brand is currently offering a 25% discount on their Gut Wealth daily liquid supplement for new customers, reducing the price to £89.97 from £119.96 for a 56 pack while a 42 pack is now £67.47, down from £89.97. READ MORE: Nutrition expert says mushroom coffee offers an energy boost 'without the crash' READ MORE: Hand luggage bag that's the 'perfect fit for Ryanair' now has a massive 45% off The offer also includes free UK postage on 42 or 56 packs and concludes on May, 31. To take advantage of the discount, no code is necessary, shoppers simply need to follow the link and enjoy their new product, reports the Mirror. Gut Wealth liquid supplement is a daily sachet designed to bolster digestive health and make gut symptoms more manageable. With a mix of seven carefully chosen ingredients, including a clinically-backed postbiotic, it aids in improving bowel regularity, reducing bloating, and alleviating digestive discomfort - particularly for those dealing with urgency or irregular movements. Gut Wealth's 25% off sale From £89.97 From £67.47 Gut Wealth Buy Now on Gut Wealth Product Description Gut Wealth is designed to help anyone with gut issues including IBS Each sachet, with a citrus flavour, is convenient for on-the-go use - no need for refrigeration - and suits most dietary lifestyles, being gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, low in sugar and low FODMAP - a type of carbohydrate that can resist digestion. In addition to supporting gut health, it also provides a daily boost of essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, Vitamin C and Zinc. The brand states that while everyone is different and each gut is unique, people typically see results within the first four weeks but it is suggested to try four to eight weeks of sachets to understand the changes. Customers looking to try something different, could also consider the Boots Good Gut Live Friendly Bacteria 30 Capsules for £10.50 which are suitable for a vegan diet and for adults and children over the age of 12. Customers need to take two capsules a day with plenty of liquid, one with lunch and one with dinner. Another alternative could be the Biomel Complete Gut from Biomel for £30, which comes in flavours Belgian Chocolate, Pure Vanilla and Unflavoured and has up to 30 servings. The powder for digestive and immune health contains a blend of fibres, digestive enzymes and vitamins and minerals. One customer said the sachets had made "a true positive change to my life" (Image: Gut Wealth ) Customers have reported significant improvements in bowel regularity, reduced urgency and better overall gut health after adding the Gut Wealth citrus sachets to their daily regimen as one IBS sufferer shared her journey on social media, garnering over 50,000 views. "Before Gut Wealth, I'd literally spent years of my life in pain because of my IBS," she confessed. "I'd be constantly bloated and had such severe, debilitating cramps and pains sometimes something completely random would set me off. "I'd be lucky if I even managed to sit through a meal without having to run to the toilet. There's absolutely no chance of leaving the house on those days; you're a slave to your bowels. I'd be worried about having an accident. I'd be stuck at home all day and sent to bed early with intense cramps. I'd often feel quite lonely." However, she revealed that after four days of using Gut Wealth she "wasn't going to the toilet as much". "I noticed after two weeks I wasn't having to rush to the toilet at all and the painful cramps almost completely disappeared," she said. "I've been taking Gut Wealth for two and a half months now and I can eat whatever I want. I never thought I'd see the day when I could drink my morning coffee and have spicy noodles for dinner." Another customer shared: "So for years I've been travelling places and taking Imodium. But since I've been on these gut wealth sachets I don't take anything which has changed my life." "No more panic about getting to the toilet. Urgency was reduced and gut health improved. A true positive change to my life," praised another user. Users with IBS have reported improvements since using (Image: Gut Wealth ) However, some users didn't experience the full benefits, with one person admitting: "Good for regularity not so much with the bloating yet." Article continues below One reviewer shared: "This is the best product for after lunch bloating. Hang on in there as it does take a month or so to work though. Thank you. Life changing!" Considering the 25% discount available for new customers, the Gut Wealth daily liquid supplement may be worth considering to ease discomfort.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman, 39, Thought She Had Food Poisoning. Turned Out It Was a Rare Form of Cancer and She Had to Have 13 Organs Removed
A woman had 13 internal organs removed following a 2019 cancer diagnosis Rebecca Hind of Cumbria, England, initially thought she had food poisoning after feeling unwell following an office Christmas party — but she began to suspect something more was going on when she didn't fully recover after two months Hind, 39, was ultimately diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (or PMP), a rare mucinous cancerA woman had 13 of her internal organs removed following a rare cancer diagnosis. Rebecca Hind of Cumbria, England, first began feeling unwell after an office Christmas party in December 2018, according to The Telegraph. The now-former outdoor educator, 39, initially thought she had a bout of food poisoning, but when she hadn't fully recovered after eight weeks, she knew something more was going on. After several visits to her doctor, a CT scan and biopsies, Hind was diagnosed with a rare mucinous cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (or PMP), which affects about one in a million people. According to the Cleveland Clinic, PMP "spreads by secreting mucin, a component of mucus, inside your abdominal cavity." Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation. The cancer cells spread beyond the abdominal cavity to other organs — which is what had happened in Hind's case. 'By the time they found it, I was pretty much riddled with it,' she told The Telegraph, adding, 'It was heartbreaking. But I've just got to try to get on with life, and deal with whatever comes my way.' In April 2019, when Hind was 34, she underwent an initial surgery in which doctors removed her appendix and umbilicus, lesser omentum and about 1.6 gallons of mucin. She then did eight rounds of chemotherapy in an attempt to shrink the remaining tumors. However, in November 2019, doctors were forced to remove additional organs and body parts, including her greater omentum, gallbladder, spleen, large bowel, womb, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and rectum, according to The Mirror. Surgeons also removed a portion of her stomach and small bowel, and the surface layer of her liver and both sides of her diaphragm. She is now restricted to a diet of electrolyte fluids and a daily cocktail of 50 to 60 tablets, including codeine, Imodium and hormone replacement therapy, per the outlet. Despite her immense health challenges, Hind has refused to let her illness define her. 'I turn 40 this year and I want to say yes to everything. I've been surfing, in a hot air balloon and dog sledding so far,' she told The Mirror. "The message I want to get across is when you have a stoma or an incurable diagnosis, things will be incredibly difficult. My daily life is a rollercoaster,' she continued. 'But with the right attitude, you can still achieve a lot. And more importantly, enjoy whatever time you have." Hind has since set up a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for cancer survivors and research. 'In September, I'm going to take part in Chris Hoy's 'Tour de 4', a bike event which aims to challenge people's perspective of Stage 4 cancer as well as raise vital funds for cancer charities,' she wrote in a message on the page. 'As a Stage 4 patient with a penchant for biking, I couldn't turn this down and not being one for half measures, I'm aiming to complete the full 90km route!!' she added. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hind also wrote that 'this is going to be a particularly big challenge' for her, as doctors discovered 'a large tumor' in her pelvis last summer, which led to another surgery and a six-week hospitalization. Hind, who said she has 'essentially run out of treatment options,' plans to donate any funds she receives to Pseudomyxoma Survivor, 'a small nonprofit organization run by patients and caregivers to assist those affected by PMP.' The GoFundMe has raised $1,500 toward an ultimate goal of $1,760 as of May 24. Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Woman had 13 organs removed after 'food poisoning' was cancer
Rebecca doesn't know how long she's got left to live but is determined to make the most of life. When Rebecca Hind felt unwell following a Christmas work meal she just thought she had food poisoning. Several of her other colleagues were also sick leading her to believe this was nothing to worry about. But two months later, long after everyone else had recovered, Rebecca was still ill. Earlier that year, the now-39 year old had also noticed unusual weight gain around her stomach but simply continued exercising to try to lose it. With no sign that her symptoms would get better she sought help from her GP, following up with multiple visits. Rebecca, from Eden Valley, Cumbria, said: "After our Christmas 2018 work meal, a few of us were unwell - but whilst others recovered quickly, I remained ill eight weeks later. "The GP had given me several rounds of antibiotics but nothing worked.' She was eventually referred to hospital where a CT scan revealed the cancerous masses in her abdomen. These were later revealed to be pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) a rare type of cancer that killed actress Audrey Hepburn. Rebecca learned it had spread widely to other organs by a jelly-like cancerous liquid called mucin. Rebecca's stomach swelling had been the characteristic 'jelly belly'' associated with PMP as the mucin gathered in her abdomen. Mucin had fused to the surface of lots of her organs to form hard masses, limiting her organs' ability to function. "By the time they found it, I was pretty much riddled with it," Rebecca said. In April 2019, she had a surgery at The Christie Hospital, Manchester to remove her appendix and umbilicus, lesser omentum and six litres of mucin. When tests later showed the cancer was a high-grade and more aggressive form of PMP, which was present on lots of organs, Rebecca tried eight rounds of chemo, but it didn't shrink the cancer enough. She travelled to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital in November 2019, where specialists performed an extreme and lengthy procedure - dubbed 'the mother of all surgeries' - in a bid to remove all the abnormal tissue. During the 12-hour surgery, they removed more of her organs, including her greater omentum, gall bladder, spleen, large bowel, womb, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and rectum. They also removed a portion of her stomach and small bowel, and the surface layer of her liver and both sides of her diaphragm. Rebecca said: "I went through a surgical menopause aged 35 - it was an assault on the body. As part of the surgery I had a heated liquid form of chemotherapy - known as HIPEC - to target any remaining cancer cells and they formed an ileostomy. "I was in hospital recovering on and off for months after." Rebecca has to stick to a restricted diet taking a electrolyte fluid solution with food supplements. She takes a daily cocktail of 50 to 60 tablets, including codeine, Imodium and hormone replacement therapy. Then, in the summer of 2020, Rebecca learned that the cancer hadn't been eradicated. She participated in a clinical trial in 2022 aimed to target the genetic mutation associated with the cancer, but it made her too unwell. After then, treatment options had run out and the condition was labelled incurable. Rebecca, a former outdoor instructor, is now trying to experience as much as she can, as well as raising awareness of PMP. She said: "I'm trying to do things to have a 'normal' life - but with modifications. "I turn 40 this year and I want to say yes to everything - I've been surfing, in a hot air balloon and dog sledding so far. "My latest challenge is Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 90km cycle to raise money for Pseudomyxoma Survivor, a specific PMP charity, the patron of which is Audrey Hepburn's son. "The message I want to get across is when you have a stoma or an incurable diagnosis, things will be incredibly difficult. My daily life is a rollercoaster - but with the right attitude, you can still achieve a lot. And more importantly, enjoy whatever time you have."
Evening Standard
19-05-2025
- Health
- Evening Standard
I'm the office pharmacist: these are the best pouches and containers for storing meds
This is the Swiss Army Knife of home first-aid kits: compact, yes, but bursting with well-organised essentials including bandages, antiseptic wipes, scissors, tweezers and even a digital thermometer. It's a godsend for anyone who wants to be properly prepped without schlepping an entire Boots aisle around in their bag. It's also great for mixing and matching – swap out the bandages and tweezers you don't need on the daily for Imodium and Nurofen instead.
Buzz Feed
26-02-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
"He Tried To Substitute This With Vagisil": 21 Times Men On Delivery Apps Proved They Have No Idea How To Grocery Shop
Recently, I wrote about a TikToker's negative experience with her male DoorDash grocery shopper who only got one of her items correct. Not only did this lead her to suggest an app update that would allow customers to select women to shop for them, but it also prompted other women to share the most bizarre replacements they've ever received from male shoppers. 1. "I ordered gluten-free pasta, and the substitute was tampons. Like, for real?!" 3. "I ordered mushrooms. The replacement I received was children's watermelon-flavored toothpaste." 4. "I ordered oat milk, and he replaced it with a massive container of heavy cream. I asked if there were any other plant-based options because I'm lactose intolerant, and he said, 'There's no milk in this; it's cream.' Like, DUDE." — punkistirednotdead 5. "I ordered a bag of tortillas to make lazy girl sopapillas, and I got a head of iceberg lettuce!" 7. "One time, I placed an Instacart order for Imodium and got Dulcolax instead." 8. "Oh lord, I have some stories. I ordered K-Cups and got a five-pound bag of unsalted, unshelled peanuts. I ordered grapes, and the bag was mostly empty as if all the grapes had been picked over. I ordered two pounds of jalapeños (I was going to make poppers). I received a single jalapeño. I asked for lunch meat and got a sandwich spread (it looked like mayo with chunks). I asked for one bag of shredded cheddar and got two bags of mozzarella. My last order was 10 items. I only received two because he said everything was out. I had my boyfriend drive me to that store later in the day, and every item was available if you just looked at it with more than a cursory glance. Literally, all those drivers were men." — thood2254 9. "One time, I ordered two lemons, and my male shopper brought me lemonade and lemon-flavored cough drops." 11. "During the pandemic, I wanted cinnamon rolls REALLY bad. I ordered stuff to make them, and the young guy couldn't find yeast. He tried to substitute it with Vagisil." 13. "I ordered three pounds of Brussels sprouts for Sunday dinner, and he brought me three Brussels sprouts. As in three balls rolling around a veggie bag. I was pissed!" 14. "My last shopper completely negated the point of having a shopper. I have an injured knee, so getting around is extremely painful. I was on my way to my friend's house, but it hurt so much that I didn't want to stop at the dollar store for what I needed (masks, plastic cups, concealer sticks, powder foundation, and Naproxen). So, I placed an Instacart order and sent it to my friend's house. I asked that the makeup be refunded if the exact item couldn't be located, but I asked them to pick the best replacement for the others because I needed them more, and the foundation is useless if it's the wrong color. Well, what does the guy do? REFUND all the items I needed and get me the wrong color of makeup. I had no choice but to go to the fucking store on my busted-up knee, which I was trying to avoid in the first place. Plus, now I have makeup I can't use. Zero stars." — pamelaehn 15. "I ordered cucumbers and got Head & Shoulders shampoo once." 16. "I had an Instacart shopper replace yogurt with a 12-pack of Coke during major abdominal surgery recovery. There was no way I could pick it up, and there was no response when I checked if it was possibly for another order. It's frustrating because not everyone can go shopping for themselves. You rely on others, and when they fail, you have no recourse." — lauragipe23 17. "No, literally. I ordered bacon once, and he got a bag of carrots instead." — starfleetofficer 18. "Last week, I was sick at home, so I placed an order for a bunch of stuff and popsicles. Popsicles were what I wanted most. I picked the store brand, but said substitutions are fine. Any popsicles were welcome. I got the message that they canceled the item. I texted immediately, expressing disbelief and my desperation for popsicles, and immediately got the message he checked out. You can't tell me there were no flavors or brands of popsicles in the entire grocery store." — Amanda 19. "I asked for cumin. Any cumin. I know for a fact the store carries at least four different brands. They came out with nothing. I went to the store the same day, and there it was: all types of cumin." 20. "I work in a grocery store doing this kind of shopping. I have a male coworker who substituted Brussels sprouts for tomatillos. I will never forget this." — Kari 21. "I once ordered hamburger meat, and they stated the store was sold out and substituted it with a box of Hamburger Helper."
