Do I have Endometriosis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
There is an increasing amount of research that shows patients with endometriosis are very likely to also have a diagnosis of IBS. The two disorders hold several of the same features, including low-grade inflammation, increased gut permeability and visceral hypersensitivity (pain of the inner organs). These two conditions are common conditions among young women of […]
Gut health and immunity
A lot has been learnt in regards to washing our hands and the etiquette around coughing and sneezing. However, one aspect of protection that has received little to no attention is our gut health. Our gut makes up around 70% of our immune system. It is our first line of defence against harmful bacteria, viruses […]
Your Daily Gut Health Checklist
Gut health, made simple. Here’s your easy-to-follow guide. The term ‘gut health’ gets thrown around a lot, but do you know what it actually means? According to nutritionist Reece Carter, many of us don’t really understand how to get a healthy gut – and some of us are making gut health way more complicated than […]
4 Easy Lifestyle Changes To Get A Healthy Gut
Gut health isn’t just about what you eat. Here are four other ways to support your microbiome. Think gut health and you probably think of food, right? Turns out, there are a bunch of non-diet changes you can make that will help you get a healthy gut. The best part is, they all come down […]
The At-Home Gut Check (Signs and Symptoms Of A Happy, Healthy Gut and Of A Not-So-Happy Gut) & The 7 Day Gut Journal Challenge
For something we can’t see, the gut sure has a major impact on our lives, potentially influencing everything from immunity to mental health. So good gut health could mean better health overall, but it’s not always easy to tell when your gut microbiome needs a little extra TLC. According to nutritionist Reece Carter, it can […]
Gut-Healthy Soda Bread Whip Up Gut-Friendly Bread In A Snap With This Easy-To-Follow Recipe
Believe it or not, making your own bread doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen covered in flour. This soda bread recipe – which uses bicarbonate of soda rather than yeast – allows you to whip up delicious home-made bread quickly, and give your gut health a massive boost in the process. “Soda bread […]
5 ways to keep your gut happy this Christmas
For many, Christmas day is all about eating delicious food with friends and family. While a little indulgence during this period is fine, too much of all the Christmas goodies can have a nasty effect on your gut… and your mood. That’s right. Our gut microbiome greatly affects our overall mood and the consumption of […]
Stomach Bloating
What is bloating? Bloating is a condition where your stomach feels full and tight, making you feel very uncomfortable. It can be caused by simple things like overeating or taking in too much air as you eat, but it is often associated with an underlying gastrointestinal issue such as IBS. Let’s exclude overeating and assume […]
Loose Stools
Put simply, diarrhoea is when you poop a lot—and you may feel you can’t always control it. It’s normal to pass stools up to three times a day. A healthy stool (a.k.a. a poop) should be solid but not difficult to pass, ideally forming a gentle ‘S’ shape. When you have diarrhoea, your stools tend […]
Gut Dysbiosis
What is gut dysbiosis? There are trillions of bacteria living in our bodies, especially in our gut. These tiny organisms are a complex and diverse group that live in our digestive tracts, and are commonly known as microflora or gut flora, but often referred to as either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ bacteria. As the names suggest, […]