Gut health awareness is growing fast as people are becoming more conscious that it is one of the most important health and wellbeing aspects in people’s lives. The more we learn about our gut and the important processes that take place there, the more we realize that we need to pay closer attention to what we are putting into our bodies. The gastrointestinal system is the main portal for processing nutrients, but it also serves a communication center for the body and a disease fighter. From your nervous and immune systems to your mental health and digestive function, a healthy gut plays a key role in your every day well-being. It makes sense why so many sayings relate to your...
Alcohol and drinking is a part of having a social life and enjoying major events and celebrations in life. A cheers among friends and family is synonymous with achievement, happiness and laughter. But as everyone knows, unfortunate, sometimes a nasty hangover can outweigh the short-lived euphoria of the drinking the night before. And, worst of all, there's no real cure for a hangover. But we have found something that gives real gut and liver support, assisting your body in overcoming the dreaded hangover. OUCH, MY HEAD! The main cause of a hangover is the effect of ethanol – the alcohol in your drinks. It's a toxic chemical that works in the body as a diuretic causing dehydration and an electrolyte...
Getting enough water daily and staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your general health and wellbeing. BENEFITS OF STAYING HYDRATED // regulates body temperature // keeps joints lubricated // prevents fatigue // prevents infections // delivers nutrients to cells // keeps organs functioning properly // improves sleep quality // boosts cognition // elevates mood // decreases food cravings // regulates blood sugar levels Many people don't like to admit that they don't like the taste or find it difficult to drink water (probably because it’s neutral and just plain boring after your 4th glass of the day)! We get it, that’s why we’ve put together five of our favorite water infusion recipes for...
The community of microbes living in your gut is collectively known as the gut microbiome. They are affected by many substances you place in your mouth like the food you eat, the things you drink and the prescription medications you take on a daily basis. A new study has found that many common drugs, including medicines that treat diabetes, infections, and even mental health could actually affect and damage the balance of your gut microbiome. Let’s have a look at what medications affect the gut and how to achieve real gut health… Medications That Damage Your Gut Health Antibiotics Antibiotic use can have several negative effects on the gut microbiota, including reduced species diversity, altered metabolic activity, and the selection...
There is nothing worse than feeling that itch in the back of your throat and realising that it might be more sinister than just an itch…a nasty cold is on the way! Sometimes all we can do is let it run its course and hope that a trip to the doctor and a plethora of expensive meds won’t be on the cards. We’ve found some easy, natural ways to manage symptoms of a cold and flu so that you can get ahead of it! Take note… Neti Pot A neti pot is a device that pushes a flow of a saline solution through your nasal passages, clearing out built-up mucus and allergens trapped inside there. Wondering why you should be...
