It’s weird when you think about it… taking a probiotic means that we’re consuming billions of tiny live organisms that are going to make our body work better. So how does it work and how do we choose the best probiotic?
Scientific studies on both mice and humans show that the more diverse our microbiome is, the more resilient we are to stress. Can this really be true? If so, how can we work it to our advantage?
Mental health problems are complex with many contributing factors. There’s now mounting evidence that the state of our gut may be a MUCH bigger factor than we could ever have imagined.
Although antibiotics save lives every day they are also now linked to some of the biggest health challenges of our age such as diabetes, obesity and cancer. Why? Because of how they lay waste to our friendly gut bugs.
If we eat meat or if we’re plant-based but still eat dairy products, it’s worth being up to speed on the different ways animals are reared on farms. It can have a bigger impact on our gut than you might think.
Opinions are always shifting on which health supplements are best but one perennial favourite is cod liver oil. So what’s the big deal? It turns out that cod liver oil isn’t just Grandma’s favourite. It’s actually a vital supplement for healing our gut.
