PREBIOTICS vs PROBIOTICS: What are they and why do we need them?
With 100 trillion bacteria living in our guts, we have more bacteria cells in our bodies than human cells, so it’s no wonder that this vibrant community of microflora have a huge impact on our lives. Relation between the gut microbiota and human health is being increasingly recognised. It is now well established that a […]
4 simple food swaps that to help keep your energy levels up
Wish your energy levels were higher? It all starts with your cells… If you regularly wake up tired, and then end each day sprawled out on the couch, you’ve probably wished for more energy. To make that happen, it helps to understand your body’s energy-production process. If you zoom in to a cellular level, you’ll find that every single cell in your body contains several little organelles called mitochondria.
Should we change our fitness routine as we age?
Should we change our fitness routine as we age? As we age, our bodies start showing signs of ageing as muscle function, healing ability, and blood flow start slowing down. As such, we should be looking at redefining our fitness routines every decade or so, as what worked for our bodies when we were in […]
HEALTHY LIFE, HEALTHY GUT Series with Kale Brock
Introducing Kale Brock , Gut Health journalist and filmmaker of The Gut Movie, a fascinating and entertaining documentary on Gut Health.
HAPPY GUT, HAPPY LIFE: How the Gut Affects the Mood
It is easy to imagine that the different parts of our body work independently of one another, with the brain leading the charge sending orders to our respective organs telling them what to do and when. It is especially easy to imagine this link between your brain and your gut, with moods and emotions often […]
Serotonin Fact
Where in the body is situated 95% of your serotonin level? … It all starts in the Gut!
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3 Reasons Why Prioritising your Digestive System Health Will Give you Gut Relief
The gut or gastrointestinal tract is the part of our bodies that takes in the food we consume, breaks it down into tiny parts that can be absorbed by our system, and helps us to expel what can’t be used up by our bodies in the form of faecal matter. The gut forms the largest […]
3 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Foods to nourish and support your immune system all winter long! Winter is here, the cooler weather bringing with it a host of viruses and bacteria which can overwhelm your immune system. Your immune system – your inner army of cells and good bacteria fighting off harmful invaders – needs to be supported and well-nourished […]
Five Foods High in Magnesium To Increase Your Daily Intake
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals residing in our bones and soft tissue. It is required in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. Dr. Mark Hyman describes this mineral as “The most powerful relaxation mineral available” going on to say that an average modern diet is deficient in magnesium. As […]
