Liane Reeves - Registered Dietitian

24/10/2026

Ever noticed that your gut seems to have a sixth sense for stress?

A big presentation. A difficult conversation. A busy week. Even looking forward to something exciting.

And suddenly… your stomach is making itself known.

That’s because your brain and gut are constantly communicating through the gut-brain axis. Changes in stress and emotions can influence things like gut movement, sensitivity and how we experience digestive sensations.

This doesn’t mean IBS is “all in your head”. Quite the opposite - it highlights just how closely connected the brain and gut really are.

Your gut isn’t ignoring what’s happening in your life. It’s listening. 🧠↔️

Have you noticed your IBS symptoms changing when you’re stressed?

06/10/2026

Our next Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy course starts 2 November at 10am!

Delivered online by specialist dietitians, the course is designed to support people living with IBS and ongoing symptoms such as bloating, wind, diarrhoea or constipation.

Not sure if it’s for you? You can try the first session completely FREE, with no obligation to continue. It’s a chance to learn how gut-directed hypnotherapy works, ask questions and experience a guided relaxation session.

💻 Online via Zoom
📅 Starts Monday 2 November, 10am (UK time)
✨ Free introductory session

Find out more and book via the link in our bio.

05/10/2026

🩸 Vitamin B12 deficiency isn't just about diet! 🩸 While many associate B12 deficiency with poor nutrition, a significant number of cases are due to non-dietary causes, such as Pernicious Anaemia. This can lead to life-threatening complications if not diagnosed and treated early. Understanding the root cause is crucial.

Join the Pernicious Anaemia Society to support vital research, raise awareness, and ensure that everyone has access to the right information and care.

👉 Head to our website to learn more: https://pernicious-anaemia-society.org/

Support our charity by becoming a member or donating regularly. Follow our page for more insights and useful information about PA!

25/09/2026

Bloating is one of the most common symptoms people with IBS experience, but it’s not necessarily as simple as having “too much gas”.

The way your gut senses and processes what’s happening inside it can also play an important role. With IBS, the gut-brain communication system can become more sensitive, which means that normal digestive sensations may be noticed more strongly or experienced as uncomfortable.

This helps explain why two people can experience similar changes in their digestive system but feel them very differently. The intensity of a symptom doesn’t necessarily tell us how much is physically happening inside the gut.

This is one reason why managing IBS isn’t always about identifying one particular food to remove from your diet. There can be several different factors involved, including the way the gut and brain communicate.

Follow for more practical tips to help you understand your IBS and feel more confident managing your symptoms.

17/09/2026

My next gut directed hypnotherapy course starts next thursday and there are a couple of spaces remaining! Contact The Contented Gut for more details.

Our next Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy course starts 24 September at 7pm!

Delivered online by specialist dietitians, the course is designed to support people living with IBS and ongoing symptoms such as bloating, wind, diarrhoea or constipation.

Not sure if it’s for you? You can try the first session completely FREE, with no obligation to continue. It’s a chance to learn how gut-directed hypnotherapy works, ask questions and experience a guided relaxation session.

💻 Online via Zoom
📅 Starts 24 September, 7pm (UK time)
✨ Free introductory session

Find out more and book via the link in our bio.

17/09/2026

Have you ever noticed that once you start paying attention to your gut, it can feel almost impossible to stop? You might notice a little movement, rumbling, bloating or discomfort that you wouldn’t previously have given much thought to, but suddenly you’re very aware of everything that’s happening.

With IBS, communication between the gut and brain can become more sensitive. Your brain may become more alert to signals coming from your digestive system, meaning that sensations can feel much more significant or uncomfortable.

This can create a cycle where a gut sensation leads to increased attention, which makes you more aware of what’s happening in your gut, which can then lead to more worry and even more monitoring.

This doesn’t mean that your symptoms aren’t real. In fact, understanding the gut-brain connection can help explain why symptoms can feel so intrusive, even when there isn’t anything harmful happening in your gut.

If you’d like to learn more about how gut-directed hypnotherapy works with the gut-brain connection, take a look at the link in our bio.

17/05/2026

Congratulations to Alfie on completing his PhD on Pernicious Anaemia providing much needed research into this underdiagnosed and undertreated condition.

Doctoral candidate Alfie Thain has submitted his PhD research into Pernicious Anaemia. His research is aimed at better understanding the difference in people’s symptoms and responses to treatment, and to explore the development of more personalised approaches to pernicious anaemia care.

https://pernicious-anaemia-society.org/pernicious-anaemia/rethinking-pernicious-anaemia-insights-from-my-phd-research/

06/04/2026

Alpha-gal allergy

As we head into peak tick season, awareness of alpha-gal allergy is more important than ever.

Alpha-gal is a type of food allergy triggered by a tick bite, which can lead to allergic reactions to red meat and other mammal products — often hours after eating, making it harder to recognise.

Although rare in the UK, we’re seeing increasing media coverage — and hearing from more people looking for support, connection, and answers.

At Anaphylaxis UK, we’ve developed a PIF TICK-accredited factsheet to provide trusted, evidence-based guidance.

📄 Download it here: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/fact-sheet/alpha-gal/

If you or someone you know is affected, please know — you’re not alone. Support is available.

26/01/2026

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin condition linked to coeliac disease. It’s thought to affect 1 in 3,300 people with coeliac disease. It usually shows up as red, raised patches that can itch, sting, or burn, sometimes forming blisters that may burst if scratched. DH most commonly appears on the elbows, forearms, knees, and buttocks, but it can occur anywhere on the body.

The only treatment is a strict gluten free diet for life.

For more information, visit: https://f.mtr.cool/drgbybroji

26/01/2026

Did you know your gut and brain are directly connected?
This connection — called the gut–brain axis — helps explain why stress, worry, or fear of symptoms can make IBS feel worse.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy works by helping the nervous system respond differently, so symptoms don’t spiral in the same way.
It’s not about control — it’s about calm and safety.

Curious to learn more?
Email us: [email protected]