Maintaining a healthy weight can get increasingly challenging with age. Starting in the late 30s, the body undergoes changes such as slower basal metabolic rate and hormonal shifts, which can make losing weight more difficult. Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro have made the news for their game-changing results. They work by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar levels, slowing gastric emptying and reducing appetite. Interestingly, scientists in Hong Kong have recently discovered that the secret to weight loss may lie in the gut. Synbiotics—a combination of prebiotics and probiotics—could be a quicker, healthier...
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Life expectancy in Australia has increased by more than 40% in the last century. However, the rise in longevity has also seen a rise in the length of time individuals spend in ill health. 60% of Australians live with at least one long-term health condition like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis, and 40% have two or more long-term health conditions. While there might not be a magic pill for healthy aging, research is increasingly pointing towards our gut microbiome as a key player in helping us live healthier for longer. Central to repair and defence Home to 70% of the body’s immune...
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There are many ways a healthy gut can lead to an improved sex life. Give your general and sexual health a boost from the inside with Meluka’s P3 Gut Builder. Gut health goes far beyond just digestive wellness– it’s an important factor in your mental and emotional health. And now, there’s growing evidence that gut health can play a significant role in enhancing your sex life. Understanding the connection between a healthy gut and sexual health can pave the way for improved intimacy and overall happiness. A Healthy Gut for a Healthy Sex Life It’s not surprising that your sex drive...
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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...
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