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Antibiotics & Gut Health: Restoring Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medications in the world.6 They prevent millions of deaths yearly, remain the primary treatment for certain conditions and bacterial infections, and can reduce serious disease complications.4 Antibiotics come in many different forms, with some targeting a wide range of bacteria (broad-spectrum) and others targeting...
Gut Feeling: What is it & Can We Trust it?
Having a “gut feeling” is something I’m sure we’ve all experienced at one point or another in our lives. Maybe it was when you got bad vibes from someone or had that sudden unexplainable urge to ditch plans, or maybe it was when you felt butterflies in your stomach en...
How do I know if my gut is healing?
If you’ve been looking after your gut health, you might be wondering what the signs are to suggest progress or even a healed gut. This article discusses signs of a healthy gut and tips for maintaining good gut health once you’ve achieved it! Signs of a Healthy Gut The best...
Belching, gas and bloating: Why it happens & how to reduce it
Excess gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, especially in a situation where you really can’t afford to let one go. In a meeting or on a date, sometimes you really don’t want to be burping or farting all over the shop. We’ve all suffered from too much gas at some...
Probiotics for Women: Top 5 Benefits
In this article, we will explore the top 5 benefits of probiotics for individuals with vaginas, regardless of gender identity. We understand that some people with vaginas may not identify as a woman, but for the sake of the medical research cited, we use the term “women” throughout the article....
Runner's Diarrhoea: Causes & Prevention Tips
Just a few weeks ago, whilst looking out of my window with a hot cup of tea, I saw thousands of people running past, taking part in the Brighton marathon. Along with thoughts such as "I wonder how long they've been running for" and "my knee's would never let me...
What is GERD?
Heartburn is pretty common; most people will experience it now and then. If you are experiencing it repeatedly, it may be something a tad more serious - gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD depending on how your country spells oesophagus!) can be extremely unpleasant and hard to...
What is inflammation?: A beginners guide
Inflammation is a very common symptom of almost every chronic disease, meaning it affects a large proportion of the population. It occurs when the immune system attacks an irritant, and causes swelling inside or outside the body.1 Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process of any injury -...
World Health Day 2023
It is April 7th, meaning World Health Day has come around again! World Health Day raises awareness about the importance of global health and promotes efforts towards achieving health for everyone. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO).1 This year’s theme, “Health for all,” emphasises...
Travellers' Diarrhoea: All You Need to Know
As the summer approaches and COVID restrictions have been lifted, many of you might be planning to explore the world, gain new experiences and experience new cultures. Something to bear in mind when travelling abroad is looking after your gut health in a new environment. Food, water, climate and environment...
