The Secret to Optimal Health

The Secret to Optimal Health

Health and wellness is a booming industry with new superfoods and treatments hitting the headlines everyday. If you are trying to take better control of your health, it can be an absolute minefield with mixed messages and an information overload. I often see clients...
BEAT THE BLOAT

BEAT THE BLOAT

What causes bloating? Bloating is a common symptom I see time and time again with client’s. It can be embarrassing due to excess gas and the fact that you can look 6 months pregnant but the reason for the bloating can be linked to more serious health concerns. If you...
CONNECTION BETWEEN GUT HEALTH, MOOD AND EMOTIONS

CONNECTION BETWEEN GUT HEALTH, MOOD AND EMOTIONS

The Connection and Interaction The gut and the brain are intimately connected. As an example of how sensitive the gut is to emotions, think of how nerves and anxiety will manifest as ‘butterflies in the stomach’. Impaired gastrointestinal tracts may also cause...
The Human Microbiome | Interesting Facts

The Human Microbiome | Interesting Facts

Antibiotics and chronic fatigue Energy is produced in cell organelles called mitochondria. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell and by extension body. They contain a different DNA to DNA found in the nucleus of your cells and this mitochondrial DNA is inherited...
Could your gut bacteria be the key to your health?

Could your gut bacteria be the key to your health?

It’s fantastic to see information regarding the gut microbiota (good bacteria) and its role in maintaining a healthy human body hitting the mainstream press, as seen in the BBC News report, which you can be read here Scientists have been looking for answers for the...
Autoimmunity and Leaky Gut

Autoimmunity and Leaky Gut

Autoimmunity is a condition one develops when the body’s immune system starts attacking its own body parts. There are many different autoimmune conditions, over 100 have been identified so far, some of the most common include: – Addison’s disease –...