Maintaining a healthy gut is vital for overall health and well-being. However, there are many harmful things that can live in your gut that have nothing to do with bacteria. This is where a stool test can be useful in identifying the presence of harmful substances in your gut.

The average adult requires 7-9 hours sleep each night. Of course there are a small minority of people who need just 6 hours and those who need 10 hours of sleep. However, research shows that getting 6 hours of sleep or less per night has a negative impact on our health long term.

Postbiotics can have a variety of health benefits. Examples of postbiotics include short-chain fatty acids, bacteriocins, and enzymes.

It's completely normal to want to make healthy changes in the new year, but it's important to be mindful of how you approach these changes.

In between Christmas and New Years there is a no-mans land often referred to as Twixmas. Twixmas is known for leftovers, chocolate, not really knowing what day/time it is and generally feeling tired and bloated.

Here are my top tips for maintaining gut health during Christmas and New Year.

SIBO, or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, is a condition in which there is an excessive number of bacteria in the small intestine. This excess bacteria can lead to a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and malnutrition.

Over the last 3 years I’ve seen so many busy, frustrated people suffering with ongoing bloating and other digestion problems.

They have tried everything to beat the bloat.

They’ve been to see doctors, tried the low FODMAP or other recommended diet plans, taken the supplements, tried the apps and still experience bloating.

When we eat in a relaxed state we can more easily break down foods this means less bloating, less brain fog and more nutrients for brain and body energy.

When you sense danger, your brain reacts. It sends nerve and hormone signals to your adrenal glands, which release an abundance of hormones. These hormones are nature’s way of preparing you to face danger and increase your chances of survival.

As you’ve probably gathered, this rebrand was an exercise in bringing to life how people told me they felt and the change in how I work, and how I want you to feel in the future.

A new logo and colour palette may seem like a small step but it represents a big leap, both for me personally and for how I work with clients on much deeper level - my mission is in helping you to feel like yourself again, connected, in command and healthy (whatever that means to you).

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s tempting to drop healthy habits and overindulge in the festivities. While a balanced diet should always have room for treats, if you have digestive problems or are working on improving your gut health then you know that too much rich food and alcohol, along with a lack of fresh air and movement, can soon make your digestion feel sluggish.