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Psoriasis and Gut Health: Is there a Link?
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic illness caused by a dysfunction in the immune system. It is referred to as an immune-mediated disease, which in simple terms means a disease with an unclear cause that involves inflammation caused by the immune system malfunctioning.1 In an average body, skin cells...
Gluten and Gut Health
Gluten is a well-discussed topic within the health and nutrition discourse, and it seems like there hasn’t been a firm conclusion as to where and if gluten fits into a healthy diet. Gluten has had a tough time over the years, as gluten is usually associated with bread and pasta,...
Being Mindful of What You Consume
Here at The Gut Co , we are all about health. Unfortunately, in this modern world, it seems that more than ever, a majority of the focus on “health” is only equated to weight loss and being skinny. "Health" doesn’t have to mean weight loss, and “diet” doesn’t have to always...
What is Bowel Cancer?
What is Cancer? Cancer is a disease that occurs when some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.1 The process where cells in your body typically divide and grow is controlled in a functioning body.2 The overproduction of abnormal and damaged cells causes...
What is Crohn's Disease?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a lifelong condition where parts of the digestive system have inflammation.1 It was coined Crohn’s disease due to Dr Burrill B. Crohn, who first described the disease in 1932 along with 2 of his colleagues.2 How Do You Get Crohn’s Disease? Anyone...
Introduction to Gut Health and Sleep
Our gut health and sleep quality are far more connected than you may think. This is due to the gut-brain axis, the complex relationship between the two. There is two-way communication between our central nervous system and our digestive tract, which links to the quality of our sleep. It’s important...
Introduction to the Gut-Brain Connection
Common Mental Health Issues Mental health issues are increasingly common worldwide. Mental health issues can range from mild to moderate or severe and can be debilitating for some. A diagnosis isn’t necessarily lifelong, and diagnosis can also change throughout your lifetime.1 Many mental health issues impact the population. 1 in...
Heartburn Relief: Simple Tips and Natural Remedies
Heartburn can be a pain, but it doesn’t have to be something you live with. New research has suggested ways to fix heartburn in the long term. As well as this, there are ways to stop heartburn in the short term and lessen the symptoms. What Is Heartburn? Heartburn is...
Eczema and Gut health: Is there a Link?
What is Eczema? Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects people of all ages and is very common.1 It is often caused by the body's immune system overreacting to minor irritants or allergens. This overreaction causes the skin to become inflamed in those areas.2 Eczema is often referred...
Is Sugar Bad For You?
Diet culture in the UK tells us sugar is terrible for us…avoid, avoid, avoid. Sugar makes you fat; sugar is unhealthy. Diet culture doesn’t share that sugar is actually in most foods. Cutting out cakes and biscuits doesn’t mean you are cutting out sugar; you don't need to cut anything...
