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...]
Leaky gut and its influence on digestive and mental health.
The term "leaky gut," its symptoms and causes, are becoming highly ambiguous to my patients and readers alike. So, in this article, I will attempt to clear up some of the confusion. I'll look at some key points to simplify things a little more and help you perhaps prioritise your understanding around its influence on digestive and mental health. Finally, I'll look at some of … [Read more...]
Things you need to know before going gluten-free.
Well, the answer is if you are sick, going gluten-free might be worth a try. Just be prepared to do it for beyond 30 days. Let’s look at this nuanced answer in a lot more detail. It doesn’t take too many consultations into my practice day to have what I call the “gluten conversation.” I don’t think I’m overstating things when I suggest that it might be the most hotly … [Read more...]
Can the digestive system make your fatigue worse?
In this article, we will be looking at how your digestive system can make your fatigue feel worse and how probiotics can make a difference. Fatigue is a funny word coming to the end of 2021. There’s the somewhat obvious pandemic fatigue, then end of year fatigue, end of school year fatigue, and the list continues. What if it’s none of those things, and your fatigue has … [Read more...]
Can my digestion cause anxiety?
The answer is most likely, yes. Extensive studies have validated the presence of the brain-gut connection, and the bi-directional relationship between the two systems is now clear and variable in its presentation. In this article, we’re going to help you understand the different ways digestion and your brain interact to either amplify your anxiety or create it in the first … [Read more...]