Understanding your digestion – a quick roadmap!
Digestion—our body’s unsung superhero! We eat, and in return, we get a whole package of perks: energy, better sleep, glowing skin, and even a boosted immune system (since 70% of it hangs out in our gut). But what really goes on behind the scenes? Let’s dive in. A Quick Digestive Roadmap (You’ll Thank Me Later) […]
You, the Gut Microbiome and the Menopause
Hey there, fabulous ladies! Gather ’round because we’re about to embark on a journey through the fascinating world of menopause and our gut, as we age there are shifts in our gut microbiome but it’s not as gloomy as it might seem! Imagine us, our gut microbes, and a whole lot of laughter. Buckle up […]
How does setting boundaries help your bowels?
Spring has finally sprung! What an amazing week of sunshine, the nights are lighter, and it really puts a spring in your step and energises you too As promised this month’s blog is all about boundaries and protection…. Something I am continually working on! If I had got my “boundaries” (and management of my time) […]
The Link Between Stress and The Gut
I read a book many years ago by Dr Michael Gershon who is a medical doctor, he had over 30 years of research on how the nerve cells in the bowel or gut act on the brain. Hence the Brain-Gut Connection… The Bowel has a major effect on our mood and one of the biggest […]
My Great Gut Reset and Finding Gratitude
Well, here we are again, another month passes us by as we approach the end of 2020. I’m sure you will agree it has been a strange year, I do feel like I have been living in a movie, to be honest, but I won’t look at it as a negative as there has been […]
Digestive remedies for when food poisoning strikes.
It’s been a long, hot summer. However, where there’s food and fun at BBQs and picnics, there’s also the not so fun risk of food poisoning. If you’ve been the unlucky one this summer, what can you do to speed up your digestive system recovery when food poisoning strikes?! What happens to your digestive system […]
Immunology in the Gut Mucosa: a video animation from Nature
The bacteria living in our intestinal tract, the gut microbiota, play a key role in our health. It accomplishes different functions and stimulates the development and maintenance of the intestinal immune system that protects us from being affected by environmental pathogens that sometimes enter the body. A video animation released by Nature featuring the expertise of world-renowned […]