Tips for reducing the belly bloat! Bloating can be a real pain in the butt! Or should I say gut! It’s a pretty common symptom that a lot of people live with daily and is a sign that things aren’t working too well down their either! Here are a few tips to help combat the belly bloat! 1. Remove trigger foods such as gluten or dairy. If you notice you feel a bit bloated, farty or burpy after eating foods that have gluten or dairy in them, chances are you have an intolerance, t[...]
Balancing the gut microbiome is essential for maintaining good digestive health. When the bad bacteria outnumber the good bacteria in our gut, it can lead to digestive discomfort such as bloating and cramps. Here are some tips to help rebalance your gut microbiome: Include fermented foods in your diet: Fermented foods like kimchi, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, and natural pot-set yogurt contain live probiotic bacteria. These beneficial bacteria can help repopulate your gut with the good bact[...]
Exercise can have a significant impact on thyroid function, particularly for individuals who have thyroid-related conditions. The thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development in the body. It produces hormones such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are essential for maintaining optimal bodily functions. Regular exercise has been found to positively affect thyroid health in several ways. Firstly, exerci[...]
So, your hair falling out can be for various different reasons, often it's a symptom of an underlying condition such as a thyroid condition. So, if you are experiencing this, I urge you to go and get some testing done to check in on your thyroid panel (full panel TSH, T4, T3, RT3, Antibodies) so you can get a clear picture of your thyroid health. You will have to pay for some of the panel as GP's will only run T4 and T3 if your TSH is out of range, but as I have discussed before this absol[...]
Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall health and well-being. Here are some tips for improving gut health: Include red-type foods in the diet to increase Akkermansia bacteria in the gut: Akkermansia is a beneficial bacteria found in the gut that plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health. Studies have shown that consuming red-type foods, such as cranberries, pomegranates, and red wine, can increase the levels of Akkermansia in the gut. Including these foods in the diet can h[...]
When it comes to healing the gut lining, there are several steps you can take to support the process. Here are some tips: 🔸 Remove foods that aggravate the gut lining: Certain foods can irritate the gut lining and trigger inflammation, which can make it harder for the gut to heal. A hair compatibility test can help identify any food sensitivities or intolerances that could be contributing to gut irritation. Once these foods are identified, it's important to remove them from the diet to he[...]
Stress is an inevitable part of modern life, and it affects our bodies in more ways than we often realize. One of the most significant impacts of stress is on our gut health. When we experience stress, it can disrupt the balance of bacteria in our gut, leading to an array of gut-related issues. The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication system between the brain and the gut. The brain sends signals to the gut that affect its function, and the gut sends signals to the brain that affect our[...]
The gut plays a crucial role in our digestive health, as it is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. However, when the gut isn't functioning correctly, it can lead to a range of issues. One common problem is a leaky gut, which occurs when the lining of the gut becomes damaged, allowing toxins and undigested food particles to leak into the bloodstream.
High cholesterol levels can be as a result of several different factors including poor diet, genetics, medications, metabolic disease or other underlying conditions. Cases of high cholesterol can sometimes be multifactorial meaning there could be several drivers causing the condition. Some people can have an increased sensitivity to dietary cholesterol, or a lack of LDL receptor sites for example. High cholesterol is classified as either primary hypercholesterolemia which means the[...]
High blood pressure is a common condition and can affect people of different ages and for various different reasons. Here are some tips to help assist in the reduction of your high blood pressure.
