In this blog post, we’ll look at changes to the gut microbiome during middle age – our 40s and 50s. This can be a time of immense upheaval and change health-wise, especially for women, most of whom transition through menopause at this time. The gut microbiome in middle age A quick search of research papers …
For many people, the dark mornings and early nights of winter bring with them a return of seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. SAD is believed to affect 3% of the population, and is thought to be up to three times more common in women. It is linked to a reduced exposure to sunlight …
While women’s health is often discussed, possibly because of the more marked life stages a woman goes through, men’s health frequently goes under the radar. We think it’s time to change this! In this blog, we hope to shed a little light on the most common male health issues, and offer some ideas to support …
Supporting mental health – tips for ‘Blue Monday’ Today is known as ‘Blue Monday’ – a term coined in 2004 for the third Monday in January, the day of the year shown to be ‘scientifically’ shown to be the most depressing. It is a controversial subject, however, as it is based upon an equation that …
Diet for depression Recent studies indicate that patients with depression have gut dysbiosis. This new study recommends that patients with depression or vulnerability to depression should follow a plant-based diet with high levels of grains/fibres and fish. TG Dinan et al. Feeding melancholic microbes: MyNewGut recommendations on diet and mood. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cinu.2018.11.010 Want to know …
How you should support your gut? If your digestive system is working well, you are probably not aware of it…but if it is underperforming, you are likely to have symptoms…from IBS symptoms to allergies, IBD to exhaustion, acne to eczema. Supporting your gut can vastly improve your health. Gut symptoms can result from a range …
How to keep those little tummies healthy? Striking the balance between kids enjoying Halloween with all the feast of sweets available and ensuring their little tummies don’t suffer, is no mean feat. From too much sugar to bloating and erratic behaviour, as a parent you have a lot to manage to ensure your little ones …
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