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...
Did you know that despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart? Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus - the tube that connects your throat and stomach. The most common cause is consuming food that's acidic or high in fat, spicy foods or large meals. Other sources of heartburn include medications like antibiotics that irritate your esophagus and lead to a burning discomfort in your upper belly or below your breastbone. Acid reflux is what happens when some of the acid content of the stomach flows up into the esophagus. Heartburn is the burning feeling a person gets when they have acid reflux. Although people may use the terms interchangeably, heartburn is a symptom of acid...
Klean has developed the perfect way to reset and achieve real gut health! It consists of a 3-Step Kleanse designed to eliminate toxins, nourish and revitalise your body from the inside out. Our goal is to help you in the progression of undoing bad habits, being more mindful of what you are putting into your body and bettering your relationship with food! No more deprivation, crash diets or drastic lifestyle changes. Just mental and physical health, naturally. Here at Klean, we want you to get the most out of your 3-Step Kleanse, so that you can really see and feel the benefits from using of the Klean Prebiotic Gut Powder, Nourish Probiotics and Revive Weight Control Capsules. So we’ve put...
Let’s talk about the thing that shall not be named…GLUTEN (gasp!). It seems these days that everybody has some sort of adverse reaction or allergy to gluten. We can even see ‘gluten-free’ packets of almost everything popping up on our grocery store shelves. But why now? What’s got everyone up in arms over gluten? Let’s take a look: WHAT IS GLUTEN Gluten is the general term for a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. All forms of wheat contain gluten, including durum, spelt, and farro. Many everyday food products have gluten, such as pasta, bread, and beer. However, gluten is also an ingredient in a variety of less obvious foods like soups, sauces and even salad dressings. WHY...
