Appetite control, or suppression as some refer to it, is a complex symbiosis of hormonal, environmental, behavioural and bacterial influences. Yep, I said bacterial. We’ll get to that in this article, don’t worry. Throughout my study years, working in health food shops, “appetite suppression” was definitely in the top two requests for help. What I said then is what … [Read more...]
Are the digestion and microbiome the missing link for hormone issues?
Your digestion and microbiome influence your hormone issues in a significant way. This article will explain why they may be the missing link in premenstrual symptoms, irregular cycles, and everything in between. "I didn't know there was a connection between my hormones and my digestion." I know, right? That's why I'm excited to write this article. Women living with … [Read more...]
Is there a connection between the gut, your brain and chronic pain?
The answer is yes, there is a connection between the gut, your brain and chronic pain. Around 2 billion people are living with chronic pain worldwide.[1] For most people living with chronic pain, it is often considered a symptom of another condition. Usually, unfortunately, this leaves it inadequately treated. In my early years of practice, I saw many fibromyalgia patients, … [Read more...]
“Can probiotics help strengthen my immune system?”
The answer is yes, probiotics can help your immune system. And in this article, we’re going to try and get up to date with the various ways that different probiotics might be able to build your immune response. Helping allergic and viral conditions such as the common cold and COVID-19 in the process. If you are a regular reader on the site, you’ll have read before how … [Read more...]