In today’s fast-paced world, managing stress is an unavoidable part of life, with everyone juggling their own slew of daily demands. While short bursts of stress can be helpful in getting things done, chronic stress is a different story and it can take a significant toll on your health, particularly your gut. The culprit? Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. The Cortisol-Gut Connection Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands in response to stress. It plays an essential role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, blood sugar levels, and the body’s "fight or flight" response. However, when...

Digestive discomforts keeping you up? Try building these 3 gut-healthy habits into your evening routine to ease your digestive troubles at night. Keep it lighter Opt for a lighter, easily digestible dinner at least 2 - 3 hours before sleep. Large meals can overwhelm your digestive system and lead to discomfort, bloating, and heartburn later in the night. Uncomfortably bloated at the end of the day? Avoid cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, and cabbage just before bed. Post-meal walk A short, gentle walk after dinner can help with digestion and discomfort from gas build-up in the stomach. Walking helps to...

A healthy gut is essential for keeping your wellbeing in check and maintaining your weight. Give your health a boost from the inside with Meluka’s P3 Gut Builder. When it comes to losing weight, nutritionist Bec Miller says there are many factors, beyond maintaining a calorie deficit, that come into play. “One of the most important factors, however? Your gut microbiome,” she says. You don’t have to take Miller’s word for it, though. Emerging research highlights a strong connection between the composition of gut bacteria and body weight, as well as showing how certain bacterial strains influence how efficiently the...

Are you heading off to chase an endless summer? The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 50% of travellers experience traveller's diarrhoea on international trips. Don't let tummy troubles ruin your adventure! Take note of our tips to help your gut all set before you take-off! Calm Mind, Happy Gut With all the planning and packing leading up to a trip, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the pre-holiday preparation. Stress can disrupt the gut microbiome and throw your digestive health into disarray. If you start to notice anxious thoughts or feelings of stress building,...