Did you know that we each have roughly around 40 trillion bacteria inside our bodies, most of which are in our gut! The state of your digestive system affects far more than what you might think… Your gut bacteria (a.k.a. 'the microbiome')...
It may not seem obvious that your digestive health is linked to your mental health, but many scientists are now calling your gut the 'second brain', and here's why. Scientific research is showing that our gut microbiome communicate with our brain...
Gluten, found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and some other grains, is a protein which has an elastic-like quality to it. Think of kneading bread; gluten can be difficult to digest due to its structural makeup. The body has to work hard to break it...
“All disease begins in the gut.” - Hippocrates of Kos (c. 460 – c. 370 BC) knew that gut health was key to your overall health and many diseases and seemingly unconnected symptoms you may have, and this was over two...
About stomach acid Stomach acid, gastric acid, hydrochloric acid – these all refer to the acid that is naturally produced by the cells lining the stomach. Too frequently, stomach acid tends to get a bad press as it is considered to be the...
The gut barrier is our greatest physical barrier. It separates us from the outside world, covering a space of 400m² and requiring 40% of our energy. Its mission is to protect us from toxins and micro-organisms while allowing the passage of...
Have you heard of mindful eating and wondered 'what’s all the hype about?'. Well, there really is a lot of sense (and science) behind it. In short, it is really another way of saying slow down, pay attention to what you are eating, and focus...
A high percentage of people are unable to digest gluten properly which causes a vast array of problems in the gut. When a food that contains gluten reaches your intestines, enzymes produced in gliadin and glutenin. As the peptides (gliadin and...
The health benefits of consuming fibre are nothing new. Most of us are aware it offers us protection against bowel cancer, against the development of diverticula and haemorrhoids and supports cardiovascular health and improves bowel transit. But how...
Creating ‘new year - new you’ healthy habits is definitely at the heart of health improvement, and this is a perfect time...
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