Firstly, what is the GUT?! The gut, gastrointestinal tract, alimentary canal or digestive tract as it is also know is a passage in which food passes through starting at the mouth and ending at the anus. I am going to take you on a journey through this incredible...
Maybe you have been to the doctor with symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhoea and been told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)? IBS is just an umbrella term for gut health problems, the name IBS does not tell us the underlying cause of...
What is stress? Stress is primarily a physical response. When you are stressed, your body thinks it is under attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode, releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals to prepare your body for physical action. Your heart rate is...
The link between inflammation and depression Inflammatory markers are assocaited with depression. Usually we recognize inflammation, a signal that something is wrong, by pain. However, because the brain does not have pain receptors, it’s difficult for us to know when...
What is leaky gut? Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a digestive condition in which undigested food particles, bacteria and toxins are able to “leak” through the intestinal wall entering your blood circulation. If you have...
Are you suffering with a bloating stomach? Do you feel very windy? Do you feel embarrassed that you sometimes look 6 months pregnant? Tried everything and not sure what to do? There is a solution You are not alone, I see clients everyday with this same problem, it is...
