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The importance of gut health
I'm often asked to give talks on gut health, and I have to say, from a nutritional medicine perspective, it is such an interesting subject as the stomach is the seat of emotions...
What is a healthy gut microbiome and how do I get one?
Firstly, you may be asking what is a microbiome? Let us start by removing the jargon. Simply put, our gut microbiome refers to all the bacteria and microorganisms that exist...
Anxiety, painful periods and low immunity? Let's talk gut health
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...
Could my digestive symptoms be linked to my depression?
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...
Is gluten the problem? How to tell and what to do about it
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...
Could your digestive problems be due to gut dysbiosis?
“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...
Why stomach acid is so important to your health
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,...
Leaky gut - what it is and how to improve it
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...
Mindful eating: A tool to fix your digestive problems
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...
Gluten intolerance? Coeliac? What’s the difference?
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,...