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,...

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...

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...

Have you made managing your blood glucose levels a top priority this year? New scientific findings are shedding light on the connection between blood sugar regulation and gut health. We take a closer look at how these two aspects of your health are linked. Balance & Regulation An imbalance in the gut microbiome (dysbiosis) can affect how your body handles glucose. Bacterial strains such as Firmicutes and Desulfovibrio are linked to increased insulin resistance, making it harder for your body to manage blood sugar levels. Conversely, beneficial gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that can postively influence your body's...