The Meluka Australia Blog — Gut Health

As winter settles in and the days grow colder, keeping your immune system strong becomes crucial to stay healthy throughout the season. Beyond the usual strategies like diet and exercise, sleep is an often-overlooked yet vital factor in winter immunity. Yes, that nightly ritual isn't just about feeling refreshed, it's a key player in fortifying your body against seasonal bugs. Your secret weapon against winter bugs Sleep isn't just downtime for your body; it's essential for maintaining a robust immune system. During sleep, your body produces cytokines: proteins crucial for immune function. These cytokines regulate inflammation and help your body...

The cool, dry winter weather can leave the skin feeling dehydrated, inflamed and sensitive. Here are 3 things to switch up in your routine for the colder months ahead. Keep it warm, not hot: While tempting in the cooler weather, frequent long hot showers can irritate the skin while stripping away the skin's natural oils. Instead of turning up the heat, try to keep things warm, rather than hot. Protein rich in fatty acids: Swap chicken or beef for fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna. These are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help...

Ageing is a natural part of life and with it often comes the occasional creaky knee or stiff elbow. But what if there was a way to support your joints that didn’t involve endlessly applying menthol-scented creams or popping pain relievers? Enter gut health. Yes, you heard that right! The key to maintaining supple joints and smooth mobility might just be nestled in your gut. The Gut-Joint Connection While we often think of gut health in terms of digestion and immunity, its impact reaches much further, extending to our joints. Our gut is home to trillions of microbes that help...

Feeling more stressed or anxious recently? Here is a quick morning ritual to help you feel calmer and more prepared to handle whatever comes your way. 1. Fill up on Gratitude Take a pen and paper or use your phone's notepad to write down 3 things you are grateful for. These can be big things like your health, family and friendship, or smaller things like a short queue at the coffee shop or a sunny morning. 2. Focus on Breathing Locate a cozy, calming spot to either sit or lie down. Shut your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Inhale slowly...